In our previous blog, we touched upon some of the considerations for mining companies as ammonium nitrate (“AN”) availability became limited and prices were rising quickly,...
Ammonium nitrate indexes are currently at levels over five times higher than they were just 18 months ago and ammonia prices have risen even more than that over the same...
Transitioning between explosives suppliers should ideally be as smooth as possible to prevent jeopardizing production, negatively impacting worker safety or reducing the...
The importance of a well-managed explosives tender cannot be overlooked. The cost of the products and services may be modest compared with other aspects of running a mine, however...
Managing post blast fume (oxides of nitrogen), is a complicated issue for some mining companies, given the exposure it creates for onsite personnel, nearby communities and the...
Emulsions used in mining applications come in many forms. They are generally mixtures made up of a high concentration of ammonium nitrate (70-80%), along with water, emulsifier...
When it comes to bulk explosives trucks the most important thing to consider for any site is safety, so the equipment and operator must meet or exceed all necessary standards as...
Tender processes can be difficult for many reasons. They test internal communication within supplier and customer teams and they can reveal how (un-)aligned different areas of a...
The global explosives industry supplies the blasting needs of every mining company in the world, regardless of their size or type of mineral. The mining and metal extraction...
Did you know that effective contract development and management can improve profitability by 9%? Most explosives supply contracts combine product supply with service delivery,...