Duxton Hotel in Perth, Australia

20 - 21 Oct 2008

Drilling and blasting generally are recognised at the most cost-efficient ways to crush rock. However, efforts to contain costs and increase production, to meet tighter aggregate specifications, to reduce production of both fines and oversize, and to appease quarry neighbours adds complexity to drilling and blasting operations.

These rapidly evolving technologies are also offering mining companies important new capabilities in terms of safer, more accurate and more efficient processes, which ultimately leads to improved production and reduced costs. It is critical, therefore, that mine managers, supervisors and blasting professionals keep up to speed with technological advancements in drilling techniques and technology, types of explosives, blast design, measuring and monitoring of blasts, risk awareness and blasting regulations.

Drilling and blasting being the main activities in the mining and construction industries, they will always be major concerns for the relevant professionals in this sector to be updated with the latest development, improvement and the latest technology in explosives (or non-explosives) and blasting technology.  Therefore, the aim of this conference is to examine the new and innovative blasting technology - towards improving the productivity and profitability at all types of mines. 

Key topics:

• Examining the new rules and regulations on drilling and blasting
• Ensuring the operational safety of your drilling and blasting workforce
• Exploring best practice techniques to ensure drilling accuracy
• Analysing the risks associated with blasting and reducing the chance of mine accidents
• Presenting innovative techniques in automated drilling

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Marcus Evans