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Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor

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

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

Blasting precautions you must take

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

P&Q Profile: Dyno Nobel’s EJ Burke

P&Q caught up with Dyno Nobel's EJ Burke to capture his perspective on the aggregate industry's evolution and how blasting has changed over the years. Keep Reading

Blasting expert joins Dyno Nobel as a vice president

Dyno Nobel named Braden Lusk as its vice president of DynoConsult and applications technology. Keep Reading

Dyno Nobel launches initiation system

One feature of the DigiShot Plus 4G is an automatic check to ensure the correct number of detonators per channel. Keep Reading

Rhythmic timing practices in drilling and blasting applications

Proper design and critical timing functions should be incorporated into your method to deliver better blast results. Keep Reading

Strategies to elevate drilling and blasting efficiences

Effective crushing and screening starts with an efficient drill and blast, both of which can be boosted with technologies designed to optimize materials. Keep Reading

Drilling, blasting take center stage in latest P&Q edition

The latest issue of Pit & Quarry is here, featuring coverage of drilling and blasting, plant automation, tires and much more. Keep Reading

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