MINING

Drill and blast basics

Richard Barrett gives an insight into the latest technological advances in the drill & blast sector

Rigs used for drill and blast work, such as Epiroc’s Pit Viper range of models, are increasingly being automated. Credit: Epiroc

Rigs used for drill and blast work, such as Epiroc’s Pit Viper range of models, are increasingly being automated. Credit: Epiroc

For centuries, explosives have been used to break ground and rock. The drill and blast technologies developed to do so have been refined substantially over the years, leading to the sophisticated equipment...

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