Drill & Blast

Not getting the blast you want?

It’s about getting the design right from the beginning. At Strathcona, we get the design right the first time, so you don’t encounter problems later on

Phase 1:

Getting The Basics Right

  • Site Operations audit (data acquisition)
  • Set Operation benchmark
  • Operational Costs Analysis
  • Understanding the deficiencies (data analysis)
  • Correct and Implement
  • Blast Design Improvements
  • Better wall conditions (Safer working environment), understand resonating frequencies of rock mass structures
  • Blast Timing to achieve planned end result
  • Ore Movement
  • Slope Stability
  • Better Fragmentation

Potential Savings: 5-10%

Phase 2:

Improving your Cost Base

  • Review Benchmark and update
  • Data driven adaptation
  • Improve drilling efficiencies
  • Drilling location improvements
  • Survey blast hole collar position
  • Correct Explosives Charge mass
  • Improved Stemming
  • Manual Fragmentation analysis
  • Blast face
  • Crusher Feed

Potential Savings: 10-15%

Phase 3:

Value Added Operations

  • Value Added Operations
  • High Precision GPS on drill rigs
  • Online Fragmentation Analysis (Excavators, Crusher & Mill Feed Conveyors)
  • Immediate understanding of the downstream impact of a bad blast result
  • Improved Crusher throughout
  • The use of electronic ore movement measurement systems
  • The use of SUSA (Small Unmanned Surveillance Aircraft, or Drones)
  • The regular use of High Speed Imaging to monitor blasts

Potential Savings: 15% +

Drill & Blast Optimisation Process

No matter the size of the project, we apply our proven four-step method:

Consultation

Consultation

Together, our experts help to define specific goals and uncover areas of opportunity. Detailed analysis and benchmarking are typically performed. Projects are always tailored to suit individual needs, usually centred on a key focus area.

Solution development

Solution development

Strathcona Engineering has developed a number of process monitoring, analysis, and control tools to evaluate current operations. Utilising these tools, custom solutions are then engineered and tested to provide an optimal solution(s) for your unique set of circumstances.

Implementation

Implementation

All recommendations are implemented safely and efficiently with the complete support of SES experts. Risk mitigation and safety are the core focus of this stage.

Continuous improvement

Continuous improvement

SES can provide ongoing support through site visits or remote analysis that SES can integrate into solutions and support standardising operating procedures and training to sustain benefits over time.

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No matter the size of the project, we apply our proven four-step method.