Mining Operations

Sensitiveness is the characteristic of an explosive which defines its ability to propagate through the entire length of the column ...Read more

Rail system for mines.

RULE 1: The distance between holes (spacing) should not be greater than one-half the depth of the borehole. When the ...Read more

Blasting techniques have been developed to control overbreak at excavation limits. The operator must decide the ultimate purpose of the ...Read more

One crucial factor in the explosives industry is the velocity of detonation (VoD), which establishes how quickly a detonation wave ...Read more

Definition Mechanized scaling in underground mining involves the use of specialized equipment, such as hydraulic or mechanical scaling machines, to remove ...Read more

The Cat® 992 Large Wheel Loader has set the standard in its size class for more than 50 years, delivering industry-leading ...Read more

Hydro scaling is a modern technique used in underground mining to enhance safety and efficiency during the scaling process. It ...Read more

In most blasting operations, the first visible movement occurs when the face bows outward near the center. In other words, ...Read more

Three basic mechanisms contribute to rock breakage with charges confined in boreholes. The first and least significant mechanism of breakage ...Read more