Hall Sand and Gravel Pit Open Cut Mining Plan

The Hall Sand and Gravel pit is located near Hall, Montana. Pioneer successfully prepared an Open Cut Mining Plan of Operation for a 21-acre gravel pit. To complete the work, Pioneer completed the following tasks:

  • Generated test hole data.
  • Developed a pit design.
  • Surveyed the site.
  • Completed a hydrology investigation (seasonal groundwater fluctuation).
  • Completed a geotechnical analysis of the pit slopes to verify long-term stability of active and post-reclamation pit slopes.
  • Designed the final reclamation closure plan for the site.