Blasting Solutions
Vistis™
Flexible wet blasthole applications for surface coal and metal mines.
Delivering superior blasting performance and downstream cost savings.
Delivering superior blasting performance and downstream cost savings.
The Vistis™ Bulk System is a high-energy range of sensitised, pumped emulsion blends designed for wet blasthole applications. Capable of delivering up to three and a half times the detonation pressure of ANFO, Vistis™ optimises fragmentation, reduces milling costs, and enables drill pattern expansion for significant operational savings. Available in multiple energy levels to suit varying ground conditions and blast objectives.
For dry and dewatered blasthole applications, see Orica's Vistan™ range.
Product benefits
Product benefits
Blast quality and performance
Downstream processing efficiency
Operational efficiency and performance
Maximise resource recovery
Improve safety
Total cost of ownership
Features and benefits
Features and benefits
High-energy performance
Flexible energy options
Optimised fragmentation
Pattern expansion capability
Reliable wet-hole application
Integrated delivery system
Specification documents
Specification documents
Vistis™ range
Vistis™ range
Vistis™
Vistis™ is a high‑energy, pumped bulk emulsion designed for wet, dry and dewatered blast holes in surface mining applications.
Delivering up to 3.5 times the detonation pressure of ANFO, it enables improved fragmentation, pattern expansion and reduced drilling and comminution costs. Available in multiple energy strengths, Vistis™ provides flexible, reliable performance where water presence demands a pumped solution.
Vistis™ i
Vistis™ i builds on the performance of Vistis™, with a reactive‑ground‑inhibited formulation for wet or variable hole conditions.
Designed for safe, high‑energy blasting in reactive ground, it delivers improved fragmentation and operational efficiency while managing reactive ground risk. Vistis™ i is the pumped emulsion solution where both water and ground reactivity must be controlled.
Vistis™ s
Vistan™ s is a high‑energy, augered bulk emulsion optimised for dry or dewatered blast holes requiring higher shock energy.
As part of Orica’s dry hole product range, it provides powerful fragmentation and supports pattern expansion to lower drilling and blasting costs. With a broad energy range, Vistan™ s is suited to operations seeking enhanced performance in dewatered conditions.
Vistis™ si
Vistan™ si is a reactive‑ground‑safe, augered bulk emulsion engineered for dry or dewatered blast holes in reactive ground. Incorporating specialised inhibitors, it enables safer high‑energy blasting while maintaining strong fragmentation and productivity benefits.
Vistan™si is the preferred dry‑hole solution when reactive ground conditions must be carefully managed.
Industries
Industries
Iron ore
Surface metal
Hole conditions
Hole conditions
Dry
Dewatered
Wet
Hard rock
Further insights
Further insights
Common questions about the Vistis™ range
What makes Vistis™ different from ANFO?
Vistis™ delivers up to 3.5 times the detonation pressure and significantly higher energy, optimising fragmentation and reducing downstream costs.
Can Vistis™ be used in reactive ground?
No. Vistis™ cannot be used in reactive ground.
Vistis™ is designed for wet, dry and dewatered blast holes but is not suitable for ground containing reactive sulphides. Using Vistis™ in reactive ground may create unsafe conditions and increase the risk of undesirable post‑blast fume. For reactive ground applications, Orica recommends Vistis™ i, which is specifically formulated with inhibitors to enable safe, high‑energy blasting in reactive ground while delivering reliable performance in wet hole conditions.
When should I choose Vistis™ i instead of Vistis™?
Choose Vistis™ i instead of Vistis™ when blasting in reactive ground, as Vistis™ i is specifically formulated with inhibitors to enable safe use in reactive sulphide conditions.
Does Vistis™ help reduce overall mining costs?
Yes. The higher energy and improved fragmentation achieved with Vistis™ can support pattern expansion, reduced drilling requirements, improved load‑and‑haul efficiency, and lower milling and comminution costs.
What primers and initiation systems are recommended with Vistis™?
Vistis™ should be primed with Pentex™ H boosters for hole diameters up to 102 mm, or Pentex™ GL boosters for larger diameters, used in conjunction with Exel™, uni tronic™ 600 or i‑kon™ detonators.
What is the maximum recommended sleep time for Vistis™?
The recommended maximum sleep time for Vistis™ is up to 21 days, depending on hole diameter, density, groundwater conditions and initiation system.
What is the minimum blast hole diameter for Vistis™?
Vistis™ can be used in blast holes with a minimum diameter of 90 mm, depending on site conditions and design requirements.
Is Vistis™ suitable for high‑temperature ground conditions?
Yes. Vistis™ is suitable for use in ground temperatures ranging from 0°C to 55°C. Applications outside this range should be reviewed with an Orica Technical Representative.
Orica's industries
Industry
Agriculture
Industry
Civil infrastructure
Industry
Construction
Industry
Energy
Industry
Iron ore
Industry
Oil and gas
Industry
Quarrying
Industry
Surface coal
Industry
Surface metal
Industry
Underground construction and tunnelling
Industry
Underground mining
Get in touch
Get in touch
Whether you need support or simply want to learn more, reach out to our team. We’re here to help.