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 The ABB Robot Charger detects drilled holes in a rock face and installs explosive charges during mining operations
MINING

Testing of industry-first, underground automated robot charger completed

Complete automation of drill and blast process in underground mines moves a step closer

31 October 2023

 Blaster 3000 in uni tronic mode delivers improved blasting performance and user experience for quarry, civil construction and surface mine operations
MINING

Orica upgrades its electronic blasting technologies

Orica launches a common blast box platform to deliver improved blasting capabilities

27 October 2023

 Fortescue is set to benefit from Dyno Nobel’s commercialisation of a reduced GHG emissions ‘Differential Energy’ solution
MINING

Dyno Nobel's decarbonisation capability helps secure Fortescue contract

Dyno Nobel agrees long-term extension of contract for explosive technology with Fortescue

25 October 2023

 The latest generation SmartROC C50 is said to offer the lowest fuel consumption on the market
MINING

Epiroc releases new generation of SmartROC C50

Newly launched, latest generation SmartROC C50 said to deliver improved blast-results

16 October 2023

 The Institute of Quarrying is launching a new diploma programme in Surface Mining Explosives Engineering
MINING

IQ launches new Explosives Handbook and Diploma

IQ's new diploma supported by release of a new version of its Explosives in Quarrying handbook

05 October 2023

 Orica has eliminated 250,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) from its Kooragang Island manufacturing facility
MINING

Orica eliminates a 250,000t of greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing site

Orica reaches significant milestone on decarbonisation journey toward net zero

05 October 2023

 An example of a drill pattern created using Maptek’s BlastLogic software
GROUND CONTROL

The role of drill hole design and planning in relation to slope stabilisation

Drill hole design and planning plays a crucial role in slope stability at open pit mines

04 October 2023

 Epiroc’s Automatic Bit Changer can now be used on the company’s Pit Viper 351 drills
MINING

Automatic Bit Changer now available for Pit Viper 351

Epiroc increase range of rig options its Automatic Bit Changer can be used on

27 September 2023

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.