Services
Geotechnical consulting
Soil mechanics, rock mechanics and ground investigation
SPT, UCS, CBR, Atterberg tests, tailings stability and more
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Expert consultancy in geotechnical, environmental and mining services.
Moka Environmental, Geological and Geotechnical Consultants was established in 2008 to provide world-class consultancy services in geology, mining, geotechnical engineering, environmental science and research, customised to each client's needs. We serve the mining industry, construction sector and government agencies across Zambia.
Our business model is built on delivering exceptional technical services with honesty, integrity and advanced methodology. We are registered with ZEMA, MSD, EIZ, PACRA and ZRA.
We integrate honesty, integrity and business ethics into every aspect of our work.
Our services
Our specialisation spans two major components: geotechnical consulting and environmental consulting, together with supporting mining and geology services.
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Geotechnical engineering
Soil mechanics and rock mechanics investigations that give engineers and mine operators the data they need for safe, cost-effective design.
- Soil tests: sieve analysis, CBR, Atterberg limits
- UCS of rock and concrete; shotcrete quality testing
- Numerical modelling and support quality auditing
- Piezometer and monitoring well installation
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Tailings and dump inspections
MSD-registered statutory inspections and stability assessments for tailings storage facilities, rock dumps and overburden dumps.
- Statutory TSF and rock dump inspections
- TSF stability and safety assessments
- Dam break analysis
- Closure and decommissioning assessments
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Environmental services
ZEMA-registered environmental consultancy covering impact assessment, management planning, monitoring and EPF auditing for mining, industry and infrastructure.
- Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA/ESIA)
- Environmental Protection Fund (EPF) audits
- Environmental Management Plan design and review
- Air and water pollution monitoring
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Mining engineering
Mine planning, production scheduling and blast design to optimise extraction while managing cost, safety and ground conditions.
- Mining planning and design
- Blasting design and fragmentation assessment
- Ground vibration monitoring and damage assessment
- Open pit slope stability analysis
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Geology services
Qualified geologists providing expert evaluation to support exploration programmes, resource definition and grade control operations.
- Geological mapping and exploration
- Rock core logging and diamond drilling controls
- Mineral resource evaluation and grade control
- Geotechnical core logging
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Research and technical services
Specialist research and technical advisory for government agencies, mining companies and the construction industry.
- Ground water flow modelling
- Subsidence and surface structure damage assessment
- Asbestos identification and reporting
- Technical services to government agencies
Our experts
Eng. W. S. Moono
Principal Managing Consultant — B.Min.Sc., M.Sc., FEIZ
Geotechnical engineering, engineering geology and soil and rock mechanics specialist with extensive experience across Zambia's mining sector.
Prof. Kenneth Kakoma Maseka
Principal Consultant (Environmental) — PhD, M.Sc., B.Sc. Chemistry & Environmental Sciences
Environmental science specialist leading environmental impact assessments, EPF audits, and air and water pollution studies.
Dr. Jackson Kawala
Associate Engineer — PhD Rock Mechanics, MEIZ
Rock mechanics specialist supporting geotechnical investigations and mine design projects.
Dr. Precious Chisala Mwanza
Associate Engineer — PhD Geotechnical and Rock Mechanics
Geotechnical and rock mechanics specialist contributing to soil and rock assessment projects.
Clients we have served
Latest projects
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EPF audit — CNMC Luanshya Copper Mines Plc
Luanshya, Copperbelt Province
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TSF stability and dam break analysis — CLM Musi Tailings Dump
Luanshya, Copperbelt Province
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Open pit slope stability assessment — CNMC Luanshya
Luanshya, Copperbelt Province
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EIA — Chiawa Copper Mining Project, DECO LUCK
Kafue District, Lusaka Province
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Ground vibration monitoring — NFCA South East Orebody
Chambishi, Copperbelt Province
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Geotechnical core logging — Chifupa Copper Project
Chibuluma, Copperbelt Province