blasting

Rhythmic timing practices in drilling and blasting applications

Anthony Konya and Dr. Calvin J. Konya Published May 25, 2018

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

Kevin Yanik Published Feb 9, 2018

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

Kevin Yanik Published Jan 15, 2018

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

Maximizing your cost per ton

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 21, 2017

While aggregate producers look to their crusher to deliver the biggest bang for their buck, it's sometimes the other areas of production that elevate an operation's cost per ton. Keep Reading

Quiz: Are you a drilling and blasting expert?

Allison Kral Published Nov 21, 2017

Take this quiz to see if you have what it takes to be an expert in drilling and blasting. Keep Reading

Fastec Imaging releases high-speed camera

Joe McCarthy Published Oct 13, 2017

The new TS5 offers distortion-free, accurately-clocked imagery, aiding in analysis of mining and blasting operations. Keep Reading

State’s budget addresses government control of quarries

Kevin Yanik Published Sep 21, 2017

Wisconsin's governor vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have taken away the rights of local governments to regulate aggregate operations. Keep Reading