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Richard Ash presented key ratios 56 years ago that could be applied throughout surface blasting conditions to give comparisons between multiple types of operations. Photo: iStock.com/Xesai

ISEE explosives and blasting conference canceled

Kevin Yanik Published Jul 27, 2020

The annual International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) event, which was scheduled for February 2020, will no longer take place due to the pandemic. Keep Reading

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Blasting Through the Ages: Explosive advancement through the ages

Anthony Konya Published Jul 20, 2020

From Greek fire to packaged emulsions, explosives morphed dramatically over two millenniums into the sophisticated solutions available today. Keep Reading

Today’s commercial explosives are compound mixtures that contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Photo: iStock.com/Pattadis Walarput

Blasting mechanics revisited: Characteristics of explosives

Anthony Konya and Dr. Calvin J. Konya Published Mar 20, 2019

This feature story explores modern blasting products, including the function and selection of explosives based on properties and cost for your blasting process. Keep Reading

The exhibit hall showcased the latest products and technology from more than 180 organizations in the explosives and related industries. Photo courtesy of ISEE

Slideshow: ISEE conference draws record attendance

Kevin Yanik Published Feb 22, 2019

More than 1,800 people gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for the 45th Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique. Keep Reading

Lesson 3 – Drilling & Blasting

P&Q Staff Published Aug 22, 2013

Take a look at the latest version of this Lesson. When considering drilling in a quarry environment, it is important to analyze not the present needs of the operation, but also the growth path the site will take in succeeding… Keep Reading