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Rock mechanics engineers contributes to society

From hard rock to sociatal benefits. Our daily work in analysis, modelling, interpretation and rock mass field studies contributes to great benefits for the society. Rock Mechanics Engineers - stand proud!

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Core logging and slope design

Open pit mining in Pajala is conducted by Kaunis Iron AB, and Itasca is provding rock mechanical slope design.

With future tunnels in mind

”What happens if we make the tunnel wider and if it is situated at greater depth? How does the rock react if the tunnel is two tracks wide instead of just one?” The opportunity to work with modeling attracted Jennifer to stay in Luleå. Now she does her Master’s thesis work at Itasca.

International competence a strength for Itasca - shaft project

How can one excavate stable shafts in difficult rock conditions at large depths? Itasca was tasked to seek the answer to this question and has used worldwide experience and knowledge!

Researcher in a class by himself

The dream of working with house and bridge construction made Bruno study civil engineering. When he got the taste for research, his professional life took a new turn. This led him into the world of rock mechanics!

Blasting conference for the world's experts

When all the world's experts in blasting are gathered in Luleå for conferencing, Itasca is obviously there as well! The Chief Technical Officer of Itasca, Jason Furtney, tells about Itasca's role in successful blasting for diamond extraction.

Safe review results in good marks for the mine!

The Tara zinc mine in Ireland gets high marks from Itasca's staff, who has reviewed the rock mechanics work at the mine. They also give "thumbs up" for mining upwards, toward the ground surface!

We help clients to measure correctly!

What can be measured in rock? How should measurements be done? What methods are suitable? How should the results be interpreted? What actions are required? Itasca will help you find the answers!

Itasca's model provide new knowledge on tunnel failure - new research presented at the Ground Support Symposium

When the tunnel passage under the Maria Magdalena Church was to be constructed, the unthinkable happened. The tunnel failed and created a sink hole beneath the cemetary.

Itasca - when you want to be sure!

How does the ground surface move when you mine deeper? Is rock reinforcement necessary? What is the effect of back-filling an open pit once it is mined? How steep can the slopes in an open pit be made?

Latest News
  • ITASCA Strengthens North American Delivery of Integrated Geomechanics and Hydrogeology Solutions Drawing on decades of geomechanical and hydrogeological expertise, ITASCA has announced the formation of ITASCA...
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Upcoming Events
11 Aug
ITASCA Joins Caving 2026 as a Main Sponsor
We are pleased to announce that ITASCA will be participating as a Main Sponsor in Caving 2026, the leading international conference ded... Read More
15 Sept
ITASCA at EUROCK 2026: Advancing Innovation in Rock Engineering
ITASCA is pleased to announce its participation in EUROCK 2026 – ISRM Regional Symposium, taking place from 15–19 September 2026 in Sko... Read More
20 Sept
ITASCA to Participate in CouFrac 2026
ITASCA will be participating in CouFrac 2026, taking place from 20–23 September 2026 in Uppsala, Sweden. The conference brings together... Read More