Record blast with AXXIS

Daunia open-cut coal mine in Queensland, Australia, has reportedly broken the world record for the largest electronic detonator blast – firing 5,665 detonators in 2,683 blastholes using the AXXIS digital detonation system from BME

Blast design and simulation using the BlastMap III design software

01 March 2016
comments

Situated in Australia’s largest coalfield – the Bowen Basin – Daunia has taken advantage of the benefits of electronic detonation to conduct larger blasts; this generates greater operational

The mining operations intelligence you need

Gain deeper insight with a Mining Magazine Premium Subscription including unrivaled research reports from Mining Magazine Intelligence.

Digital access from £1

£1 for the first month followed by monthly instalments at a rate of £49.50

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Market leading coverage of new technologies and trends affecting the way in which mines are managed and operated
In-depth and unrivalled reports on the most successful/innovative mining operations
Insight on new mining equipment and management techniques to help mine management improve/advance their operations
The most insightful and interesting interviews with industry figureheads and subject matter experts
Exclusive columns on a regular basis
Unique onsite reporting from key industry events