The Australian Centre for Geomechanics (ACG) was established in 1992 to promote research and education in the field of geomechanics for Australia’s extractive resource industries. The aim is to ensure safer working environments for all resources (human and capital) and to add value to this most important of Australian industries. Geomechanics: The study of the engineering behaviour of soil and rock (Geo – of the earth; Mechanics – the study of the behaviour of physical systems under the action of forces).
Below are a number of documents you can download to learn more about what the ACG does, or you can visit our website.
The ACG seeks to build upon the skills and knowledge of mining operators and industry practitioners and assist operations to improve mine safety and production performance. The training video shown here will provide guidance to personnel involved in the management and operation of tailings storage facilities that will facilitate the adoption of accepted best practices for the management of mine tailings. This video, along with a range of mining geomechanics training and educational videos are available to purchase in streaming format from the ACG online shop.
