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GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech taking blasting conference to Florida

Re:Con 2020 will be the ninth conference hosted by GeoSonics/Vibra-Tech on blasting technology. Keep Reading

Richard Ash presented key ratios 56 years ago that could be applied throughout surface blasting conditions to give comparisons between multiple types of operations. Photo: iStock.com/Xesai

Evaluating the effectiveness of powder factor

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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

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Easily corrected blasting deficiencies

Equipment manufacturers offer simple measures aggregate producers can deploy to enhance their operation. Keep Reading

The majority of aggregate producers who manage their own blasts do so to have a better handle on costs. Photo courtesy of Enaex.

Benchmarking your operation’s drilling & blasting process

An exclusive P&Q survey on drilling and blasting provides aggregate producers a means to measure themselves. Keep Reading

Arizona Drilling & Blasting is a division of Fisher Sand and Gravel. Photo courtesy of Pete Tramontanas.

P&Q Profile: Arizona Drilling & Blasting’s Pete Tramontanas

P&Q's conversation with Pete Tramontanas, the general manager of Arizona Drilling & Blasting. Keep Reading

John Capers, right, served on the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) 495 and 498 Committee on Explosives and as a technical advisor and reviewer for many publications and programs. Photo courtesy of Austin Powder

Austin Powder’s Capers honored for blasting expertise

Technical manager John Capers was presented a special award at this year's Ohio Drilling & Blasting Conference. Keep Reading

In terms of rock strength, blasts today are often designed only considering rock density because rock generally gets stronger as it gets denser. Photo: iStock.com/xtrekx

Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor

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Read about the true influence rock strength, rock structure, velocity and powder factor have on a quarry blast’s effectiveness. Keep Reading

The exhibit hall showcased the latest products and technology from more than 180 organizations in the explosives and related industries. Photo courtesy of ISEE

Slideshow: ISEE conference draws record attendance

More than 1,800 people gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 45th Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique. Keep Reading

Ensure all of your personnel are at a safe distance when a blast is set to occur. Photo courtesy of Dyno Nobel

Blasting precautions you must take

Dyno Nobel's Joe Nawrocki shares how to prevent premature detonation and flyrock at your operation. Keep Reading

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