A blasting material used for explosives in mining and quarrying site.

Mining Explainers

Sensitivity of Explosives

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

A detailed blasting terminology diagram illustrating the setup and components of a blasting operation in a mining or quarrying site.

Mining Explainers

High-Level Blast Design Basics

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

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Mining Explainers

Blasting Best Practices Observed Across Numerous Sites

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,

Christmas tree blast initiation on a dimly lit, rough-textured rock mining site.

Mining Explainers

Velocity of Detonation (VoD) Explained

This article delves into the fundamental concept of Velocity of Detonation (VoD) and its profound significance in blasting activities within the mining and quarrying sector.