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The latest in drilling and blasting technology

Dyno Nobel's DigitShot, Austin Powder EStar and BME's Axxis Silver are among the latest in drilling and blasting technology. Keep Reading

Epiroc says the automatic bit changer option is designed to change rotary tricone bits significantly faster than manual exchanges, eliminating human interaction with the drill string for a safer, more efficient way to operate a drill fleet. Photo: Epiroc

Drilling innovation allows for hands-free bit changes

The new automatic bit changer option from Epiroc is designed to change rotary tricone bits faster than manual exchanges. Keep Reading

Country Boy Supply now offers boom drills, rock tools and aftermarket support for Sandvik in two Southeast states. Photo: P&Q Staff

P&Q Profile: Country Boy Supply’s Brent Taylor

Brent Taylor, CEO of Georgia-based Country Boy Supply, visited with the magazine this summer to discuss a new partnership with Sandvik and the drilling industry in the Southeast. Keep Reading

Country Boy Supply business partners Ace McCarthy, left, and Brent Taylor share a moment. Photo: P&Q Staff

Gallery: Country Boy Supply 2022 open house

Representatives from Country Boy Supply and Sandvik got together outside of Atlanta to celebrate their brand-new partnership. Keep Reading

BME says Axxis Silver gives mines even safer blasting while saving time on blast preparation and initiation. Photo: BME

BME debuts digital initiation system

The company says Axxis Silver embodies the technological advancements of Axxis Titanium while providing a cost-effective option for mines blasting on a smaller scale. Keep Reading

the new UK373 wheeled crusher is an electric-driven, closed-circuit crushing solution. Photo: Sandvik

New wheeled cone plant coming from Sandvik

Sandvik has big plans for the upcoming AGG1, where it will introduce the UK373 wheeled cone crusher to the market. Keep Reading

Austin Powder's RFID technology for its EStar electronic initiation system allows for flexibility and time savings for the user. Photo: Austin Powder

Austin Powder launches RFID for electronic detonators

The company’s new EStar RFID technology makes it possible to identify the detonator without physical contact. Learn more about it. Keep Reading

NB5-2628 (right) offers an alternative to SMO co-emulsifiers (left) in explosive emulsification processes. Photo: Nelson Brothers

Nelson Brothers debuts co-emulsifier

NB5-2628 offers an alternative to explosive emulsification processes that use SMO as a co-emulsifier, aiming to achieve greater synergy, control and stability. Keep Reading

New geological mapping integration allows users to better visualize dips, strikes, seams and voids throughout a drilling pattern. Photo: 3GSM

Software updates optimize blast performance

BlastMetriX UAV from 3GSM now features enhanced geological mapping integration so users can visualize seams and faults throughout a blast pattern. Keep Reading

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