Contamination of ground water and mine effluent with nitrates and ammonia is a key environmental concern of mining operators and Orica. Our Nitrate Risk Reduction framework uncovers the pathways for nitrate leaching into water systems from the ammonium nitrate based bulk explosives to blasting operations at mine sites to create cost-effective solutions to reduce the risk across a mine site. This framework is supported by Orica's range of products and services, including the Protect™ range of bulk products.