Orica has successfully formulated the Fortis Protect range of bulk explosives that will minimize nitrate leaching risk arising from blasting operations, according to the company. Nitrate in mines’ effluent has the potential to cause long-term environmental damage due to prolonged periods of nitrates being washed out from historical waste dumps. In particular, mines which operate in environmentally sensitive aquatic conditions…
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Epiroc Introduces Automatic Bit Changer
Epiroc introduced the Automatic Bit Changer (ABC) for hands-free bit changes on Pit Viper 270 and Pit Viper 290 series drill rigs used in rotary drilling. The Automatic Bit Changer option is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges and eliminates human interaction with the drill string for a safer, more efficient way to operate a…
Read MoreAustin Powder Launches E*STAR Tunnel
Austin Powder released its new E*STAR Tunnel, developed for rapid tunnel blasting deployment while reducing post-blast plastic residue in the muck pile. Austin Powder is committed to continuously improving its products and is proud to introduce the E*STAR Tunnel detonator as the latest edition to the E*STAR Electronic Initiation System. The robust design and exceptional leakage tolerance make the E*STAR…
Read MoreBME’s New AXXIS Silver Aims at Small Mines, Quarries
Ensuring that quarries and smaller mines can leverage the latest generation of its renowned AXXIS digital initiation system, Omnia company BME has recently launched AXXIS Silver. According to Tinus Brits, BME’s global product manager – AXXIS, the AXXIS Silver offering is a powerful but slimmed-down version of the cutting-edge AXXIS Titanium product. “AXXIS Silver embodies the key technological advancements of…
Read MoreSandvik Showcasing Electric Concept Rig for Surface Drilling
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions brought a groundbreaking electric concept drill rig for surface drilling to the Vei og Anlegg 2022 exhibition, one of Scandinavia’s largest construction trade shows, May 11–14.
Read MoreEpiroc Introduces DM30 XC Blasthole Drill for Maximum Productivity
Epiroc introduced the DM30 XC blasthole drill that is suitable for a variety of multi-pass rotary and down-the-hole (DTH) drilling applications. Built off the same proven, reliable platform as the Epiroc DM30 II, the new DM30 XC offers 33% more power and many benefits to customers, the company stated. The DM30 XC is designed for maximum productivity and efficiency due…
Read MoreHexagon Introduces Geoslate App to Simplify Drillhole Logging
Hexagon’s Mining division announced that it has introduced HxGN MinePlan GeoSlate, a mobile, geological drillhole logging application that simplifies the field data collection process. Quick and easy to use, GeoSlate collects field drillhole data via a recommended field-ready mobile tablet. It integrates with MinePlan 3D, completing the geology workflow from exploration through resource estimation. Built for optimal performance and designed…
Read MoreAustin Powder Launches RFID for E*STAR Electronic Detonators
Austin Powder released its new E*STAR Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. RFID technology makes it possible to identify the detonator without physical contact between the logger and the detonator.
Read MoreNew Updates to BlastMetriX UAV Optimize Blast Performance
3GSM GmbH, developer of software that optimizes blasting and reduces inherent environmental issues, announces several significant updates to its flagship BlastMetriX UAV software. Advancing blast performance and safety, the new version improves communication with smart drills, offers face profiling enhancements and delivers more sophisticated drill pattern analysis. “3GSM works closely with its blasting customers to adapt to new challenges faced…
Read MoreSandvik Appoints Gill Rock Drill New Boom Drills Distributor
Gill Rock Drill Company Inc., Lebanon, Pa., now supplies Sandvik’s comprehensive range of boom drills, rock tools and full aftermarket support for customers in New Jersey and counties of Maryland, Virginia and Eastern Pennsylvania. Gill Rock Drill Co. is a family owned and operated full-service manufacturing and distributor organization providing equipment and tooling sales, service support, contracting and rentals to…
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