Archives: Explosives and blasting

Incitec Pivot Limited’s Dyno Nobel says it will partner with Saudi Chemical Company Limited (SCCL) to investigate the development and operation of a technical ammonium nitrate plant in Saudi Arabia. Under a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) entered into between the parties last month, Dyno Nobel will provide a range of expertise to assist the[…]

The potential of hydrogen peroxide emulsion (HPE) to reduce explosives emissions will come under the spotlight at the upcoming 50th Conference of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) in USA. In a paper to be presented jointly by Omnia group company BME and strategic partner Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio), the authors will[…]

MacLean Engineering has announced the passing of founder and Chairman, Donald MacLean, referring to him as a visionary leader that left an indelible mark not only on the company but also on the global mining fraternity. A professional Mining Engineer, long-time miner and entrepreneur, Don built his namesake company into a global force for hard-rock[…]

XCMG Machinery has announced the successful trial of the world’s first vertical milling mining machine, the XVM160, which, the company says, sets a new standard in mining production with its unparalleled capacity and innovative features. The XVM160 is a world-first in vertical milling mining equipment, boasting the largest single mining area to date at 6[…]

Epiroc has partnered up with mining services company Capital Limited to field test the SmartROC D65 BE, a battery-electric surface drill rig for the mining and construction industry. The battery-electric version of the SmartROC D65 surface drill rig will be tested at Capital Limited’s Sukari operation, in Egypt (owned by Centamin) during 2024. This mine[…]

Late last year, leading autonomous drilling technology provider FLANDERS embarked on a project to begin automation of the blasthole drilling fleet at Debswana’s Orapa diamond mining operation in Botswana, situated 240 km west of Francistown. The conversion of the first drill to autonomous operation, an Epiroc Pit Viper PV-271, has now been completed, which will[…]

Jani Vilenius has his plate full at Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. As Director of Research and Technology Development, he is brought into most conversations the business area has about future mining products. In fact, he even works across the Sandvik Rock Processing business area on occasion, as well as overseeing the design centre in[…]

Copper giant Antofagasta PLC has announced that after an extensive review, the construction of its Centinela Second Concentrator Project, often referred to as Nueva Centinela, has been approved. Critical path works will begin immediately with full construction expected to commence after definitive project finance documents have been executed during Q1 2024. It has all the relevant[…]

Turner Mining Group, a leading provider of mining services, has been awarded a five-year mining contract with Bayer, a global leader in life sciences and agriculture, at their Soda Springs, Idaho facility, which includes a phosphate rock mine. This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone for both companies, as it combines Turner Mining Group’s industry-leading[…]

Orica, the global mining and infrastructure solutions provider, has announced that it has entered into a binding sale and purchase agreement with Vance Street Capital LLC (via VSC RST Holdco, LP) to acquire 100% of Canadian company Terra Insights (Terra) for C$505 million on a cash free, debt free enterprise value basis. In more detail,[…]