EPOS — Empresa Portuguesa de Obras Subterrâneas, S.A.
About
EPOS is a Portuguese specialist in underground construction and mine civil works, delivering tunnelling, decline/drift development, water infrastructure and geotechnical monitoring for complex mining projects.
Core capabilities:
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Underground tunnelling, declines, shafts and cavern construction.
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Mine-site civil works: reservoirs, penstocks, concrete structures and drainage systems.
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Geotechnical instrumentation & monitoring (piezometers, extensometers, inclinometers).
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Ground support and rock reinforcement (shotcrete, rockbolting).
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Integrated delivery linking civil and mining teams to minimise interfaces and risk.
Role at Somincor
Long-term contractor delivering underground excavation, water-management reservoirs (e.g., Cerro da Mina), and instrumented geotechnical works that support safe ore logistics and Somincor’s paste-tailings/water recirculation strategy.
Key strengths (bullets):
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Proven track record on technically demanding subterranean projects.
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Strong local/regional experience with international tunnelling best practice.
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Emphasis on safety, environmental mitigation and low-surface footprint solutions.
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Ability to integrate construction delivery with mine operations and monitoring systems.
Commercial / compliance checklist (suggest to include on enquiry form):
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Available scope (describe works required)
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Previous project references (similar scale / geology)
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Typical delivery timeline and key milestones
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Health & Safety record and IMS certifications (OSHA/ISO or local equivalents)
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Insurance limits and bonding capacity
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Local content & subcontracting approach
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Proposed commercial terms / indicative rate card