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Resolving explosives inefficiency

Get a rundown on the use of proper stemming for decreasing noise and increasing fragmentation in blasting. Keep Reading

Orica presents bulk product solutions at MINExpo 2016

Shane Jones, vice president of mining services for Orica, discusses what the company brought to MINExpo International 2016. Keep Reading

Dyno Nobel showcases underground blasting innovations

Dyno Nobel showcased its newest electronic initiation innovation, as well as other blasting equipment, at MINExpo International 2016. Keep Reading

Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler

The Vermeer T1255 Terrain Leveler surface excavation machine (SEM) combines raw cutting productivity with the ability to carefully extract what you’re after. Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Blasting Exhibit

A National Mining Hall of Fame visitor recalls his career in blasting as he checks out the museum's blasting exhibit. Keep Reading

Managing community blasting complaints

Blasting tends to be one of the biggest concerns homeowners have with quarry operations. That's always been a given. But Jeff Taylor, president of Sauls Seismic, has noticed an increasing number of damage claims lately against aggregate producers and blasting… Keep Reading

Pit & Quarry 100th anniversary Evolution Series

In honor of Pit & Quarry's 100th anniversary, we've gone through and highlighted some of the most notable industry changes throughout the years. Keep Reading

Vermeer showcases products to aggregates market

Vermeer Corp. invited aggregate producers and its equipment dealers from around the world to central Texas for a product showcase called Big Yellow Iron 2016. Those who attended learned about Vermeer's plans to expand its offerings into the aggregates market.… Keep Reading

Blasting, explosives safety training course available

RAM Inc. plans to host its annual Blasting and Explosives Safety Training (BEST) Course Sept. 7-9 at the South Dakota School of Mines in Rapid City, S.D. According to RAM, the 20 continuing education-hours course will include an instructional tour… Keep Reading

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