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Why gender equality matters in blasting
Women are steadily entering technical positions and, more importantly, taking up leadership roles across mining, quarrying, and...


Fact or fiction? What you need to know about blasting misconceptions
Mining and Energy Acuity’s (MEA) team has heard every half-truth and misconception in the book:  “More explosives in the hole must mean...


Lowering comminution energy cost through smarter blasting
Cost saving measures are at the very top of the list for industries dealing with high input costs and a volatile global commodities...


Slurry explosives are solving the problems ANFO can’t
Tight drill and blast timetables, lean budgets, and unforgiving production targets leave mining, quarrying, and construction crews no...


Beirut case study points to the quiet danger present in every explosives store
Improper storage of industrial explosives led to the most powerful non-nuclear blast in history, resulting in a costly lesson for...


What to consider when selecting emulsion over dry bulk explosives
While ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) remains one of the most cost-effective and widely used bulk explosives in the mining industry due...


The solution to modern African mining challenges lies in localisation
From gold and coal to lithium and other rare earth minerals, global demand for African commodities is sharply climbing. Gold, widely...


Four environmental risks of explosives and how to mitigate them
Public awareness of mining-related ecological challenges in Africa is growing, and companies are now expected to go the extra mile to...


Lessons on safely storing ammonium nitrate-based explosives
Relatively inexpensive, widely available, and easy to use, ammonium nitrate is a critical component to any mining operation – but can be...


Better blasting techniques to protect underground mining infrastructure
Successful and safe mining operations depend on two critical yet conflicting components: supportive structural works that stabilise often...


A step-by-step guide on drill and blast safety audits
Effective and safe drill and blast operations are essential to a project’s success in the mining, quarrying, and construction spaces. If...


Five defunct explosives storage practices from the past to avoid
The explosives industry has seen rapid and extensive transformation over the decades, resulting in a modern era of storage...


Simple steps to securely storing your on-site explosives
Explosives are central to mining, quarrying, construction, and many manufacturing operations. It’s one of the most important assets for...


Essential guide to portable explosives magazines in South Africa
In Africa’s expanding mining sector, the safe storage of explosives presents unique challenges in terms of infrastructure and ease of...


Three frequently overlooked explosives storage practices
Proper storage of explosive ordnances is quite literally a matter of life and death. Beyond the risks of operational inefficiencies or...


Compelling reasons to outsource explosives compliance
Regulatory compliance is a significant overall cost for industries such as mining, quarrying, construction, and manufacturing, often...


Three explosives’ regulations every South African company should know about
South Africa’s explosives industry operates under strict regulations designed to protect both workers and the environment. The Explosives...


Preparing sites for emergencies when dealing with volatile explosives
There’s an inherent risk in using explosive material for industrial application in mining, quarrying, construction, and demolition that...


Blasting through boundaries: How explosives solutions providers are revolutionising mining
How explosives solutions providers are revolutionising mining Global demand for precious minerals is rapidly increasing, leading to...


Mitigating the environmental impact of explosives
Mitigating the environmental impact of explosives Industries such mining, quarrying, construction, and manufacturing rely on explosives...
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