Drilling and blasting news offers specialized coverage of the essential techniques that drive mine development and production. From controlled explosions and blast design to drilling rig technology, vibration control, and safety regulations, this category tracks innovations and challenges in surface and underground blasting. Stay informed on new methods, supplier updates, environmental compliance, and equipment advances shaping efficient rock fragmentation. Perfect for engineers, site managers, and contractors optimizing drilling and blasting performance. Related categories: Mining Operations, Mining Equipment, and Mining Safety.
China’s copper smelters, responsible for more than half of global refined output, are facing renewed margin pressure as sulphuric acid prices—a critical revenue-supporting byproduct—fall sharply. The decline comes just months…
TNT shortage triggered by the Ukraine war threatens U.S. mining and construction, driving up quarry costs and risking infrastructure delays.
U.S.-backed drilling at Greenland’s Tanbreez site deepens the global fight for rare earth independence.
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc is sharpening its focus on India’s fast-expanding mining sector with the launch of a new rock drilling tools facility in Hyderabad,…
The mining explosive market is undergoing a pivotal transformation, driven by rising global demand for minerals, the push for safer mining practices, and the integration of…
GA Drilling, a leading geothermal technology company specializing in ultra-deep drilling solutions, has partnered with the U.S. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to advance high-temperature downhole…
The company announced that it has now secured all necessary permits and regulatory approvals, paving the way for its maiden drilling program at the Rae Copper…
Lima, Peru — Titan Minerals Ltd. has launched an ambitious 10,000-meter diamond drilling program at its flagship Dynasty Gold Project in southern Ecuador. The company is…
This week, a result with an Opaxe Index over 1500 is at the top of every table, which is very uncommon...
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