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Blasting for plant throughput optimisation

Optimising downstream efficiencies.
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Blasting for plant throughput optimisation.

Aligning blast-induced fragmentation with the specific requirements of crushing and milling circuits helps improve throughput and energy efficiency. 

This is achieved through a combination of tailored loading strategies, blast design, automated explosive delivery, and advanced downstream simulation tools. Expert consulting ensures ongoing calibration and supports your operations sustainability goals.

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Driven by innovation and backed by our global R&D and technical networks, we deliver solutions that solve real operational challenges. 

Data insights

Data insights

Downstream processing efficiency

Downstream processing efficiency

Sustainability and reduced footprint

Sustainability and reduced footprint

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Integrated Extraction Simulator
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Integrated Extraction Simulator

Integrated Extraction Simulator - Evaluation of Processing Scenarios Across the Mining Value Chain.
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SHOTPlus™ advanced blast design and modelling software
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SHOTPlus™ advanced blast design and modelling software

The SHOTPlus™ software range enables users to design, visualise and analyse blasts across surface and underground mining, quarry and construction applications.
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FRAGTrack™ - State of the Art Fragmentation Measurement
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FRAGTrack™ - State of the Art Fragmentation Measurement

FRAGTrack™ is a market-leading fragmentation measurement tool providing rapid insights into the outcome of blasting processes. The FRAGTrack™ suite of technologies provide operations with increased scope to capture fragmentation data across various stages of the load and haul process.
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Additional benefits

Delivering value where it matters.

Our technologies and insights are designed to create measurable impact, where it matters most.

Downstream processing efficiencies

  • Smoother downstream processing through improved feed (Particle Size Distribution)
  • Reduced plant bottlenecks and increased throughput

Energy optimisation

  • Lower energy intensity in crushing and grinding
  • Supports throughput targets without compromising energy efficiency

Insights

Simulation tools (e.g. IES) enable data-informed operational tuning

Compliance and security

Our cloud-native platform is ISO 27001 certified, upholding the highest standard in information security management, and demonstrating our commitment to providing an open, secure and connected platform for our customers and industry partners.

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