drilling

Second Mining Academy held in Kentucky

Kevin Yanik Published Nov 20, 2019

The three-day event in Louisville was organized by Dyno Nobel and Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology. Keep Reading

Epiroc introduces fleet management solution

Kevin Yanik Published Oct 31, 2019

The My Epiroc platform is designed to provide workflow optimization assistance, helping track productivity with relevant alerts and status updates. Keep Reading

New Sandvik VP to join company from Metso

Kevin Yanik Published Sep 3, 2019

Victor Tapia will take on the role of vice president of sales at Sandvik Mining & Rock Technology starting in January 2020. Keep Reading

P&Q University Lesson 4: Drilling & Blasting

P&Q Staff Published Aug 28, 2019

This Pit & Quarry University lesson focuses on drilling and blasting. Keep Reading

Easily corrected blasting deficiencies

P&Q Staff Published Jun 11, 2019

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

Benchmarking your operation’s drilling & blasting process

Kevin Yanik Published Jun 10, 2019

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

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

P&Q Staff Published May 29, 2019

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

Epiroc names general manager, president

Zach Mentz Published Apr 25, 2019

Epiroc appointed Jon Torpy as general manager and president. Keep Reading

Blasting mechanics: Material properties and powder factor

Anthony Konya and Dr. Calvin J. Konya Published Apr 17, 2019

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