Anthony Konya
P&Q Profile: Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya
Precision Blasting Services vice president Anthony Konya visits with P&Q to talk blasting trends, technology and more. Keep Reading
When drilling and blasting might become fully autonomous
The future of drilling and blasting involves drones, autonomous drills, wireless detonators and remote-controlled explosives loaders, Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya says. Keep Reading
Why ‘green’ explosives will be coming to a mine near you
Anthony Konya, vice president at Precision Blasting Services, discusses what will drive the use of more environmentally friendly explosives. Keep Reading
A coming event to equip blasters with the latest tech and knowledge
Precision Blasting Services’ Anthony Konya details how he would like to pass on the latest blasting and explosives principles to managers and executives. Keep Reading
New methodology to optimize quarry blasts
An innovative approach to blast design has produced results that were previously unfound in the aggregate industry. Keep Reading
Blasting: The story of breaking rock
The final chapter in P&Q’s special series offers a history of blast design and what’s ahead to optimize quarry blasting. Keep Reading
Blasting Through the Ages: The evolution of initiation systems
Step through time and observe how miners of the past initiated blasts, as well as how initiation systems became safer and more reliable. Keep Reading
Blasting Through the Ages: A brief history of drilling
P&Q debuts a four-part series with a reflection on drilling’s centuries-old history and an exploration of exciting technology to come. Keep Reading
Evaluating the effectiveness of powder factor
Powder factor design, which does not provide any indication of breakage, muck pile characteristics or environmental considerations, is a dated approach that ultimately costs producers. Keep Reading
