Advanced blasting technologies and innovative blast design strategies can significantly enhance drilling fleet efficiency and reduce both capital and operational costs without compromising productivity. By matching explosive energy with geological conditions, mines can implement wider blast patterns while maintaining optimal fragmentation and diggability. This approach increases drilling yield, delivering more tonnes per drill metre.

The use of safe blast-sleeping products and procedures enables less frequent but larger blasts, minimising production delays and boosting blasted inventory, without the need for additional drills or blasting personnel. Orica’s 4D™ bulk delivery system enables operators to tailor explosive energy across varying geological conditions in real time, achieving precise blast outcomes. Complementing this, Orica’s BlastIQ™ digital platform integrates data from connected technologies throughout the drill and blast process, while FRAGTrack™ provides real-time fragmentation analysis.

Together, these technologies deliver substantial value through optimised blast designs, reduced environmental impact, and lower overall drilling and blasting costs.