January-Feb 2021 edition | Page 30

FEATURE

FEATURE

Mining sustainability can be enhanced considerably by quality blasting

Digital journey in blasting supports mines ’ sustainability

The quest to raise productivity on

mines is relying increasingly on technological innovation and pushing the boundaries of blasting science has therefore been a priority for explosives and blasting leader BME , a member of the JSElisted Omnia group .
Christiaan Liebenberg
Mining sustainability can be enhanced considerably by quality blasting , according to D . Scott Scovira , BME ’ s Global Manager for Blasting Science . The company ’ s technology offerings apply across the blast cycle from design and planning to initiation and analysis . BME has also just launched its global on-line technical services and solutions platform , enabling explosives users to consult with experienced explosive engineering professionals .
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