On the surface drilling side, at MINExpo 2021 Sandvik showcased the Sandvik DR410i rotary blasthole drill rig, Leopard DI650i down-the-hole drill rig and Pantera DP1600i top hammer drill rig, part of the Top Hammer XL system.
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Orica Reveals 4D Bulk Explosives System
Orica launched 4D, its latest bulk explosives technology at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas. The 4D bulk system enables the real-time tailoring of explosives energy to geology across a blast, delivering improvements in fragmentation, on bench productivity and an overall reduction in drill and blast costs.
Read MoreBME Enables Access to Virtual Online Technical Services
Omnia Group company BME is now providing technical blasting services online, giving the industry access to experienced specialists through virtual consultations and solutions.
Read MoreOrica’s FRAGtrack Provides Insights into Blasting Outcomes
One of the largest quarries in the state of Georgia, Midsouth Aggregates’ Warren County operation, has implemented Orica’s latest FRAGTrack Conveyor technology to produce optimal aggregate, reducing operational costs and increasing saleable product. The site has faced challenges designing blasts that consistently produce aggregate close to the economically optimal band of ¾-in. to 2-in. Without careful blast design, blasts produce…
Read MoreEpiroc to Showcase New, Enhanced Products at MINExpo
Epiroc has designed the COP M-series DTH hammers to be the lightest, fastest, and most durable DTH hammers ever built, the company stated. Bundling the COP M6, COP M7 and COP M8 with an Epiroc drill rig, ensures maximum drill speed and productivity for every hole diameter.
Read MoreSandvik to Showcase DR410i Rotary Blasthole Drill Rig at MINExpo
Sandvik will have several of its latest innovations on display for the first time anywhere at MINExpo 2021 in Las Vegas, Sept. 13-15. Sandvik’s 20,200-sq.-ft. exhibit at Central Hall 3, booth #6212 will demonstrate the company’s commitment to “Innovation in Mining – Make the Shift,” a theme that underscores its focus on helping customers mine more sustainably through technology.
Read MoreBME Mining Canada Gathers Steam
Just 18 months since its launch, BME Mining Canada Inc. has installed a dual salt emulsion explosive plant and is soon to construct a detonator assembly facility – spurring on its roll-out into the Canadian market.
Read MoreEpiroc Boltec M Battery Makes Debut in Canada
As part of the ongoing effort to lead the charge on battery electric transformation, Epiroc has imported the very first Boltec M Battery rig onto Canadian soil. The fully mechanized bolter is ideal for mid-sized tunnel profiles and is a welcome addition to Epiroc’s growing line of Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) offering zero-emissions mining. The shop at Epiroc’s Lively, Ontario,…
Read MoreEpiroc M-Series DTH Hammers Designed for Drill Speed, Productivity
Epiroc has designed the COP M-series DTH hammers to be the lightest, fastest, and most durable DTH hammers ever built, the company stated. Bundling the COP M6, COP M7 and COP M8 with an Epiroc drill rig, ensures maximum drill speed and productivity for every hole diameter.
Read MoreBME’s Blastmap Software for Underground Operations
After a decade of success with its Blastmap blast-planning software for surface application, Omnia Group company BME has released a version of this innovative solution for underground mining.
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