Blasting Solutions
Fortan™
A bulk system that delivers high-energy pumped emulsions, designed for dry and dewatered surface mining applications.
High-energy for dry and dewatered surface mining.
High-energy for dry and dewatered surface mining.
Fortan™ is a system of emulsion-based explosives designed for superior performance in dry and dewatered blasthole conditions.
With higher velocity of detonation (VOD) and bulk strength than ANFO, Fortan™ enables pattern expansion, improved fragmentation, and reduced drill and blast costs. Available in a range of energies and densities, it offers tailored performance across diverse ground types and mining applications.
Product benefits
Product benefits
Orica’s products and services are designed to help you achieve safer, more efficient, and more sustainable outcomes, wherever you operate.
Blast quality and performance
Operational efficiency and performance
Improve safety
Maximise resource recovery
Security of supply
Total cost of ownership
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
Operational efficiency
Fortan delivers tailored energy and high bulk strength to optimise blast outcomes, reduce total cost of ownership and enhance downstream performance.
Security of supply
Backed by Orica’s global manufacturing network and reliable MMU™ delivery, Fortan ensures consistent supply to minimise downtime.
Integrated solutions
Fortan works seamlessly with Orica’s initiation systems, digital BlastIQ™ platforms and WebGen™ wireless technology for accurate, data‑driven blasting.
Proven product performance
Engineered for dry and dewatered blastholes, Fortan provides reliable energy, consistent fragmentation and reduced fume risk when applied correctly.
Quality you can depend on
Manufactured to strict standards with stable chemistry, Fortan delivers predictable, reliable performance in every blast.
Enabled by 4D™ technology
Fortan integrates with Orica’s 4D™ technology to dynamically match energy to the geology for safer, more productive blasting.
Specification documents
Specification documents
Fortan™ range
Fortan™ range
Fortan™ 4D
Fortan™ Coal
Fortan™ Extra
Fortan™ Eclipse
Fortan™ Vulcan
Fortan™ Advantage
Industries
Industries
Iron ore
Surface metal
Surface coal
Hole conditions
Hole conditions
Dry
Dewatered
Understanding bulk emulsion
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Understanding bulk emulsion
Not sure where to start? Learn the basics of bulk emulsions, what they are and how they are used in blasting applications.
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Choosing the right bulk system
Not sure what product is right for you? Orica’s product names define where and how each bulk system is used, ensuring the right product is applied to the right blasting environment.
Further insights
Further insights
Common questions about the Fortan™ pumped emulsion range
What is Fortan™ used for? Pumped emulsion explosives for dry and dewatered surface mining blast holes.
How does Fortan™ compare to ANFO? Higher VOD and bulk strength enable pattern expansion, better fragmentation, and reduced drill and blast costs.
Is Fortan™ water‑resistant? Yes. Fortan™ formulations perform reliably in dewatered holes. For wet conditions Fortis™ is recommended.
Can energy and density be varied? Absolutely. Most Fortan™ products support variable density and energy adjustment.
Is Fortan™ suitable for reactive ground? Yes, specific Fortan™ variants (Eclipse, Eclipse Plus, Xtreme, Vulcan, Extra‑i) are formulated for reactive or hot ground.
Is Fortan™ available with 4D™ Technology? Yes, multiple Fortan™ products include real‑time energy adjustment capability.
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Underground construction and tunnelling
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