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Modular drills into explosive costs

Significant explosive consumption cost savings are being achieved at mines using modern stratification or ‘rock recognition’ systems with current machine guidance technology, to better design drill holes based on bench geology patterns, according to Modular Mining Systems.

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Two mines in Brazil cut explosives use by more than 20% a year through integrated drill guidance

Two mines in Brazil cut explosives use by more than 20% a year through integrated drill guidance

The developer of advanced mine production management technologies says two large mines in Brazil reduced their explosives consumption by more than 20% per year after integrating its drill guidance system...

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