MINING

Orica & Epiroc fire World's first semi-automated, wireless development blast

Milestone in automation achieved at Finnish mine with use of innovative blasting technology

 Orica and Epiroc, in partnership with Agnico Eagle Mines have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel

Orica and Epiroc, in partnership with Agnico Eagle Mines have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel

The blasting brings to life an industry-driven concept that dramatically improves safety at the face, which is one of the highest risk activities in underground mining today. It enables a single operator...

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