Introduction Blasting is the first step in the mining value chain, and any positive impacts made during blasting result in exponential downstream gains. In the
Varistem® is a patented blast-stemming plug for mining, quarrying and civil blastingapplications. The plugs contain blast energy for longer, resulting in a range of benefitsdepending
Executive summary Trial setup Information and scaled depth Results – block movement & stemming activity Results – muckpile comparison Results – cast analysis The main
Varistem® Stemming Plugs Trial Summary Introduction Flyrock is a significant safety and environmental concern in coal mining, particularly when blasting occurs near inhabited areas. This
Varistem® Blast Stemming Plugs Trials Iron ore fragmentation plays a crucial role in the efficiency of mining operations, directly impacting the performance of processing plants.
The intent of the trial was to demonstrate the energy retention capabilities of the Varistem® blast stemming plugs through conducting a split blast on a
