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AXXIS makes big blast

Advanced Initiating Systems (AIS) has used the AXXIS digital initiation system developed by South Africa’s BME to successfully blast 4,485 detonators in a coal mine in the Australian state of Queensland.

Nadav Shemer
BME shows AXXIS electronic delay detonators in action

BME shows AXXIS electronic delay detonators in action

“The blast broke 2.8Mm3 of overburden, and involved the drilling of 2,242 holes,” said Trevor Grant, managing director of AIS.  “A large blast like this has many benefits for the client, including less...

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