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Rockface Engineering ConsultantsGeotechnical, mining and environmental engineers
We provide geotechnical engineering, tailings and Engineer of Record services, hydrology, drilling, mining, mineral processing and environmental services for mines, dams and buildings. Based in Kitwe on the Copperbelt, working across Zambia and Southern Africa.
- Established
- 2023
- Based in
- Kitwe, Copperbelt
- Availability
- 24 hours, 7 days
- Call an engineer
- +260 772 356 040
Engineering and mining consultants
Rockface Engineering Consultants Limited was set up in 2023 by a group of experienced engineers.
We work in geotechnical and civil engineering, surface water and groundwater, environmental management, mining and mineral processing, and we supply mining consumables. Our clients include mining companies, government bodies and non-governmental organisations.
We provide consultancy, technical support and engineering design.
Our services
Select a service for details.
- Geotechnical engineering Site investigation, foundations, slope and pit stability, tailings and dam inspection.
- Tailings and Engineer of Record Engineer of Record, independent review, GISTM conformance and statutory inspections of tailings facilities.
- Hydrology and hydrogeology Water resource assessment, pumping tests, groundwater modelling and hydro-forecasting.
- Exploration drilling Diamond core, RC, geotechnical and hydrogeological drilling, with logging and sampling.
- Mining services Contract mining, drilling and tunnelling, shotcrete, ground support and grouting.
- Mineral processing Ore characterisation, laboratory testwork, plant optimisation and flowsheet design.
- Environmental services Impact assessment, management systems and audits, monitoring, waste and compliance.
- Construction services Concrete quality assurance, building and mechanical works, drainage and roads.
- GIS and geospatial GIS installation, migration and upgrade, database design and mapping.
- General supply Pumps, spares, mobile equipment parts, PPE, drilling accessories and mining reagents.
Mpongwe aquifer water balance study for Zambeef
From November 2025 to September 2026 we carried out a water balance study of the Mpongwe aquifer for Zambeef Products PLC. The work included pumping tests, a calibrated groundwater model of the whole catchment, and abstraction and climate scenarios.
How a typical job runs
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Scope and desk study
We review existing maps, geological information and earlier reports, agree what needs to be found out, and plan the investigation.
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Field investigation
Mapping, drilling, core logging, in-situ and laboratory testing, surveys and sampling.
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Analysis and design
Numerical modelling, stability and seepage analysis, foundation and support design, and interpretation of testwork.
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Reporting and follow-up
Reports prepared to the relevant statutory requirements, followed by supervision and monitoring where needed. We send regular updates until the job is complete.
Our pledge
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Our team is available at any time. We stay involved from the first site visit to the final report, send regular progress updates, and make sure all work meets the relevant statutory requirements.
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Tell us about the site and the work you need done, and we will get back to you.