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Efficient blastingPrecision and efficiency—from how data is collected to how blasts are initiated—are the focus of explosives companies that are offering a wide range of blasting and fragmentation technologies

Precision and efficiency—from how data is collected to how blasts are initiated—are the focus of explosives companies that are offering a wide range of blasting and fragmentation technologies

By Mehanaz Yakub

June 27, 2024

Orica’s uni tronic 600 electronic blasting system is designed to offer strength and impact resistance for smaller surface mines. Courtesy of Orica

In every mining operation, blasting and its associated fragmentation are key steps and outcomes that will affect how well a mine operates, how productive it is and how profitable it can be. Blasting is essential because the way a mine’s ore and waste are fragmented directly impacts all subsequent downstream activities, including excavation, transportation, crushing and ore processing. Achieving optimal fragmentation is, therefore, paramount.

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