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,
The article explores the concept of scaled depth of burial (SD) and its significance in mitigating environmental impacts associated with blasting activities in mining and
