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Underground Mining

Block cave—drawbell and undercut

Pre-charge rings with WebGen™ for reduced cycle times and improved safety. 
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Block cave—drawbell and undercut

Accelerate block cave development with WebGen™.

WebGen™ wireless initiation technology enables pre-charging of blast rings in the undercut level without physical connections, allowing for streamlined cave development and improved operational safety. 

Reduced development cycle times 

By pre-loading blast rings with WebGen™ primers in the undercut level, operations can eliminate the need for ground stabilisation and redrilling. This wireless capability enables advanced ring preparation without re-entry, reducing delays and exposure to unstable ground conditions. 

Improved cave draw reliability 

Wireless initiation allows for precise, timely firing of undercut blasts, minimising seismic-induced delays and maintaining consistent drawpoint performance. The system supports uninterrupted cave propagation by reducing blast-related disruptions. 

Optimised resource utilisation 

WebGen™ eliminates the need for physical tie-ins, reducing manual labour and simplifying blast setup. This accelerates the rate of advance and enables redeployment of personnel to higher-value tasks. 

Enhanced safety in pre-charging operations 

Wireless pre-charging removes the requirement for personnel to work near the rill or brow, significantly lowering exposure to geotechnical hazards. It also mitigates the operational impact of brow loss, improving overall stope stability and safety. 

Benefits

Driven by innovation and backed by our global research, development and technical networks, we deliver solutions that solve real operational challenges. 

Improve safety

Improve safety

Blast quality and performance

Blast quality and performance

Mine flexibility and scheduling

Mine flexibility and scheduling

Operational efficiency and performance

Operational efficiency and performance

Reduce costs of drill and blast

Reduce costs of drill and blast

Maximise resource recovery

Maximise resource recovery

Additional benefits


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Increased cave draw reliability

  • Faster and more reliable blasting with less disruptions, reducing risk of seismic related delays and providing consistent cave draw.

Reduced labour requirements

  • Eliminate tie up, speeding up your rate of advance.

Safe pre-charging

  • Eliminate the need to work near rill or the brow and reduce the impact of brow loss.

Unlocking new mining possibilities with WebGen

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