
Varistem vs StemPlug
Blasts that lose energy retention result in additional costs, uneven breakage, noise, and increased drilling and explosives. The choice in your stemming device dramatically impacts

Blasts that lose energy retention result in additional costs, uneven breakage, noise, and increased drilling and explosives. The choice in your stemming device dramatically impacts

In blasting, every metre of advance and every ton of ore or aggregate matters. Mines, quarries, and construction crews face daily challenges: uneven breakage, flyrock,

Introduction Pre-split blasting is a vital controlled blasting technique used in surface mining, quarrying and construction operations to preserve the stability of final pit walls,

Introduction With chemical energy still being one of the most cost-effective means to reduce the size of rock to liberate strategic minerals and metals, blasting

Introduction and Project Background ERG Industrial conducted a Varistem® stemming plug pilot project at a South African underground platinum mine between May 2024 and June

The purpose of the Varistem® stemming plug trial conducted at Coal Mine X was to reduce flyrock, noise, and airblast by retaining blast energy. The

This article delves into the causes, effects, and mitigation measures related to flyrock incidents. It emphasises the importance of understanding mechanisms like face bursting, cratering,

This article delves into the concept of explosives sensitivity, also known as initiation sensitivity, which is a fundamental property of explosive materials used in the

Designing a blast involves the consideration of multiple parameters, and achieving the desired blasting outcome necessitates a thorough understanding of the interplay and interdependence of

In our business, we are in a unique position where we get to spend time at countless sites, working with drillers and blasters during the planning,