Australia’s Blast Movement Technologies says it continues to lead the blast movement industry to the forefront of automation, adapting to the growing demand for mining digitisation, stating: “BMT, a leading system in open-pit mining adding knowledge and value to every ore blast, is introducing their much anticipated Flight Enabled Detector (FED). This Unmanned Semi-Autonomous Vehicle can fly over the muck-pile, detecting the BMM (Blast Movement Monitor) locations post-blast.”

BMT’s CEO, Jacques Janse said: “We are mindful of how valuable natural resources are and by incorporating the BMM system, customers can maximise ore recovery and profitability whilst reducing waste. Our team of consultants, based in five different continents, understand this value proposition and work with each mine to ensure the best possible outcome”.

The FED is a drone based on the DJI Matrice M600Pro platform, fitted with a unique BMM detector and accurate GPS to find and report the position of BMMs. The FED is an alternative detector for mines that either do not allow or prefer not to use mine personnel to walk the post-blast muck pile. “The use of this semi-autonomous vehicle to retrieve the movement data resolves a variety of safety and environmental considerations and in many cases allows for faster access and a broader range of data acquisition following the blast stand-off period. Thus implementation of the FED allows for the safe, swift and efficient retrieval of more indepth data post-blast, critical parameters that are paramount at any mine site.”

“In only a short period of time, we have helped more than 117 customers in 39 countries get more from every ore blast. Our solution works in open-pit mines, across a range of geologies and commodities. The addition of the FED introduces a new level of safety and accuracy that will benefit the mine site on many levels both now and in the future, ” adds Janse.