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 The template based plan generation tool takes into account rock blastability,
EXPLORATION

Sandvik adds data planner to drill and blast software

Planning option gives rig operators the capability to easily edit results.

29 March 2021

Strayos software creates digital twins for drill and blast sites that integrate GPS, surface and drone survey data
TECHNOLOGY

AI's explosive impact in drill and blast

Company creates digital twins for drill and blast sites that integrate GPS, surface and drone data.

26 October 2020

Boart Longyear’s LF160 drill rig equipped with the Freedom Loader system, which requires no intervention from the driller’s assistant to trip and align rods or connect to the top-drive head
TECHNOLOGY

Boart Longyear on the digitalisation of drill rigs

Company tells Mining Magazine how it is approaching the new drill rig landscape.

21 October 2020

 Maxam's X-Energy was released in late July 2020
ENVIRONMENT

MAXAM releases X-Energy

Spain-based company can help mines with customised blasting

03 August 2020

The Orica and Epiroc automation partnership aims to redefine underground drill and blast operations
TECHNOLOGY

Orica and Epiroc expand on partnership

Orica and Epiroc tell MM more about their planned semi-automated explosives delivery system

05 December 2019

Orica and Epiroc are aiming to “redefine underground drill and blast operations” through further automation
TECHNOLOGY

Epiroc, Orica charge towards blast automation

Global METS players partner to optimise explosives charging process

14 November 2019

 Dyno Nobel's ΔE2 (Delta E2) works in tandem with its in-truck control panel system DynoLogix
OPERATIONS

Dyno optimises energy placement in blasting

New software system uses data to allow targeted placement of energy

10 October 2019

 Capital Drilling currently owns and operates a fleet of 92 drilling rigs
SURFACE

Capital Drilling wins Bonikro deal

Services group wins first comprehensive mining services contract with Allied Gold

10 October 2019

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