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Blasting Solutions

Cyclo

Transforming used oil into emulsion explosives.

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Reduce waste and optimise mine site fuel through circularity.

Cyclo™ is an automated processing system that enables used oil to be recycled directly on-site. The proven technology offers efficient processing and quality output that matches the standard required for emulsion explosives manufacture. Cyclo™ is designed to support remote operations where Orica’s site-based emulsion plants are available.

Product benefits

Orica’s products and services are designed to help you achieve safer, more efficient, and more sustainable outcomes, wherever you operate.
Sustainability and Reduced Footprint

Sustainability and Reduced Footprint

Operational efficiency and performance

Operational efficiency and performance

Total cost of ownership

Total cost of ownership

Improve safety

Improve safety

Ease of use

Ease of use

Downstream processing efficiency

Downstream processing efficiency

Industries

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Iron ore

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Quarrying

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Surface coal

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Surface metal

Hole conditions

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Dewatered

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Dry

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Hard rock

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Hot and/or reactive ground

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Wet

Features and benefits

Efficient and automated process

Processes up to 1,000 litres of used oil per hour

On-site recycling

Enables used oil to be recycled directly at remote operations

High-quality output

Meets the standard required for emulsion explosives manufacture

Proprietary emulsifier technology

Delivers consistent performance and product quality

Reduced disposal risk

Minimises cost and risk associated with used oil disposal

Supports sustainability goals

Helps customers mobilise resources more responsibly

See Cyclo in action: transforming used oil into a sustainable solution for emulsion explosives manufacturing

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Case Study 

Cyclo 

Transforming used oil to emulsion explosives.

Discover how Orica’s Cyclo™ service helps mining operations recycle used oil into a valuable input for emulsion explosives manufacturing—reducing waste, cutting costs, and supporting environmental goals.

Get in touch 

Contact our Cyclo™ team of experts.

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