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Blasting Optimization for Mining Profitability by Daniel Velásquez Iparraguirre is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses how optimizing blasting parameters can improve downstream mining processes and increase profitability. A case study of two Peruvian copper mines found that reducing blast pattern size, using high-energy explosives, and electronic detonation improved rock fragmentation. This led to a 38% reduction in fragment size (P80), a 50% increase in fragments under 1 inch, and up to 20% higher mining equipment productivity. The improved fragmentation allowed a 12% increase in semi-autogenous grin
- Author
- Daniel Velásquez Iparraguirre
- Language
- EN