Practical Innovations

Safety:  

*Reduces flyrock

*Minimises post-blast NOx generation

*Improves highwall stability

*Reduces groundwater contamination

*Results in fewer face blowouts

Decreased Cost:  

*Eliminates need to overload boreholes

*Achieves cost reductions in downstream mining operations

*Reduces subdrilling

*Reduces wear on loading, hauling and crushing equipment

*Reduces loading time

*Improves fragmentation

*Reduces inventory costs and simplifies budgeting

Enhanced Control:   

*Matches energy with geologic requirements

*Improves casting performance

*Eliminates compromised performance of wet conditions or long sleep times

*Optimises fragmentation and reduces fines

*Prevents product loss and unexpected results