GROUND CONTROL

The role of drill hole design and planning in relation to slope stabilisation

Drill hole design and planning plays a crucial role in slope stability at open pit mines

 An example of a drill pattern created using Maptek’s BlastLogic software

An example of a drill pattern created using Maptek’s BlastLogic software

Managing slope stability is a critical task in mining and quarrying operations. Good drill hole design and planning can save time and money and avert disaster. The orientation, burden and spacing of blastholes...

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