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Khor Fakkan quarry, UAE

...Widely experienced in evaluation of resources...

Halcrow's materials engineers and engineering geologists are widely experienced in evaluation of resources for concrete and flexible pavement construction and rock for building and civil engineering construction.

We bring to this work:

  • identification of potential sources by examination of satellite imagery or aerial photography
  • specification of surveys to evaluate the extent and quality of the resource
  • expertise in sampling and testing of minerals
  • ability to plan the processing equipment requirements
  • intimate knowledge and wide experience of end-use requirements
  • understanding of the particular problems of potential contamination by sulfates and chlorides in hot, dry environments