EMC is experienced with over 30 years of experience in Drill&Blast optimization including D&B auditing, fragmentation measurement and modelling, ore loss/dilution studies, final wall blasting, blast-induced ground vibration and flyrock studies, and mining equipment productivity assessment.

Final wall blasting and ore loss/dilution have been critical issues at mine sites which are included for the optimization purpose in our Drill-to-Mill projects and we supported our clients with our innovative approaches which resulted in significant benefits (reduced final wall damage and minimized ore loss/dilution) to the mines. We have consulted to large open pit mines to deliver Final Wall Blasting projects including Rio Tinto Kennecott, Antamina, Los Pelambres, Centinela, Candelaria, etc. Recent final wall blasting projects by us delivered 40-150 M USD savings at gold mines by implementing slope steepening strategy because of improved final wall reconciliation. Please visit our case studies section for more information.

Waste mining cost reduction is another aspect of our D&B optimization services as we provide recommendations to the mines to reduce the total waste mining cost by optimizing both blasting and Load&Haul operations. Waste mining cost optimization projects can easily unlock significant benefits to the mines. You can visit our case studies section to find out what we did at some operations and the results achieved.