TECHNOLOGY

Epiroc, Orica charge towards blast automation

Two key mining equipment, technology and services (METS) players have joined forces to develop a semi-automated explosives delivery system for underground mines, moving the industry further down the road towards fully autonomous drilling and blasting

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

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

With the need to mine ever deeper in more remote locations, the mining industry is looking to automate more parts of its operations, including the blasting process. While Australia-based explosives...

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