Maximising coal recovery in challenging geologies represents a significant efficiency opportunity for most coal mining operations to increase the value of their resource. As easily accessible coal reserves are depleted, mining operations must increasingly target thinner, steeper, deeper, and more undulating seams without compromising coal quality. This shift presents a major opportunity to enhance resource value through improved recovery techniques. 

Orica has developed significant expertise in addressing these geological challenges using advanced, unconventional methods. Our capabilities include through-seam and deep-seam blasting, coal edge protection, and the integration of proprietary design software, geophysical tools, on-bench data systems, and electronic blasting technologies.

Orica’s team of experienced mining professionals will work collaboratively with you to identify the root cause of your challenges and develop a strategy to best deliver the best solution for your operation.