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Breaking, Drilling & Blasting

November 30, 2020

Four new members join British Drilling Association

November 30, 2020

Highly productive drill rigs, top hammers and breakers

Epiroc’s PowerROC D55 is said to provide both high performance and low total cost of ownership for drilling 90–165 mm holes

November 20, 2020

A premium Maptek approach to blast execution & analysis

BlastLogic is said by Maptek to deliver productivity and efficiency gains beyond the drill and blast space

November 18, 2020

Rotary cutter heads making a real breakthrough

The extremely short cutting units, combined with their sturdy and tough housing, make quick work of removing rock

November 17, 2020

Mallorca quarry turns to Epiroc for hydraulic breaker solution

November 16, 2020

Orica & Glencore sign five-year explosives technology & services partnership

Orica, the world’s largest manufacturer of commercial explosives and innovative blasting systems, has been awarded the five-year explosives technology and services contract for Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations, effective January 2021.

November 11, 2020

EPC-UK safety & comms-led best practice supporting customers during COVID-19

October 20, 2020

AR Demolition uses new "kick and cut" explosives tech at quarry

AR Demolition has used new explosive technology to bring down structures at a UK quarry.

The explosives in action at Croft Quarry

September 28, 2020

Miner dies after falling from bulk material trailer, says MSHA

A miner died when he fell while attempting to close a hatch on the top of a bulk material trailer, says the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA).