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Mining3’s alternative explosives project continues to present impressive results
TECHNOLOGY

Mining3 tests blasting innovation

Mining3's alternative explosives project has aced several trials

29 November 2018

A blast in the Fimiston open pit
SURFACE

KCGM starts Super Pit expansion

KCGM has officially commenced mining the Morrison starter pit, part of its Kalgoorlie Super Pit

27 November 2018

Automation, new analytic capabilities, digital workers and remote operation are just some examples where technologies are disrupting the mining industry today, according to BME
UNDERGROUND

Seizing blasting's benefits

What technologies for cost savings in blast optimisation are having the biggest impact?

23 October 2018

The first blast was fired at South Flank on September 18
SURFACE

South Flank development sets off with a bang

BHP has fired the first blast at its South Flank iron ore project in central Pilbara, Australia

20 September 2018

Recently completed detonation testing was conducted to characterise detonation performance of novel non-toxic explosive formulations
ENVIRONMENT

Southern Oil supports Alternative Explosives project

Mining3's Alternative Explosives project has received support from Southern Oil Refining

19 July 2018

Dyno Nobel’s electronic initiation system can reduce blasting delays
OPERATIONS

Dyno Nobel expands electronic line with DigiShot Plus 4G

Dyno Nobel recently launched the DigiShot Plus 4G electronic initiation system

17 July 2018

Cullinan and BME collaborate for safer blasting
UNDERGROUND

Cullinan goes for BME blasting system

Cullinan diamond mine has implemented BME's AXXIS centralised blasting system

16 July 2018

Blasting rock releases greenhouse gases, but poor blast results have a major negative impact on greenhouse gases
MANAGEMENT

Blast better for greener results

Poor blasting practices erode mines' financial bottom lines, and are also bad for the environment

03 July 2018

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