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Explosives News
Electronic-delay-detonator deal struck
2nd August 2002 A leading supplier of explosives to South Africa’s opencast mining and quarrying industry, BME, has signed a cooperation agreement with French-based mining and explosive engineering multinational Delta Caps International (DCI). →
African expansion continues
19th July 2002 South African-based African Explosives Limited (AEL), which is reportedly Africa’s leading explosives producer, is moving into new markets in west and east Africa as it strengthens its focus on being the major supplier of explosives products, services and solutions to the mining industry... →
Explosives software alliance announced
19th July 2002 The next six months into early 2003 could ‘explode’ into something big for Australia’s Julius Krutschnitt Research Centre (JKMRC) and South Africa’s African Explosives with both groups looking towards a long-term arrangement based around AEL’s use of software... →
Explosives co-operation deal struck
17th July 2002 A leading supplier of explosives to South Africa’s open cast mining and quarrying industry, Bulk Mining Explosives (BME), has signed a co-operation agreement with international mining and explosive engineering company, Delta Caps International (DCI). →
Firm helps police with explosives education
By: Joanne Delaurentis 21st June 2002 South African explosives manufacturer African Explosives Limited has developed and donated explosives educational aids to the South African Police Service’s bomb squad, for use in the education of youth in the dangers of explosives. →
Good results from electronic initiators
14th June 2002 THE introduction of electronic initiation systems (EIS) at Sasol’s Syferfontein coal-mine’s opencast operation has reduced the percentage of coal fines generated by the blast process by at least 4%. →
SA's big breakthrough in non-explosive technology
17th May 2002 A newly established South African company, Pyrotech Mining Systems, based in Centurion, Pretoria, has developed a breakthrough system in non-explosive and continuous mining technology. →
Demand grows for electronic detonators
By: Terence Creamer 1st March 2002 South Africa’s leading explosives manufacturer, African Explosives Limited (AEL), is optimistic that demand will continue to firm for its electronic detonators, reporting strong growth in Africa for the product as well as increasing interest from the rest of the world. →
Real-time monitor of coal-mining systems
By: Laura Franz 25th January 2002 After the successful conclusion of a year-long pilot study, environmental and process instrumentation company Sperosens, of Pretoria, is ready to release a new on-board telemetry and safety interlocking system to the local coal-mining sector, reports Spero Group engineering and product support... →
Newcomer breaks through SA market
18th January 2002 Although still a relatively new kid on the block, non-explosive mining product manufacturer Altex has made great strides in establishing itself in numerous countires, the company reports in a press release. →
Breaking boulders safely
18th January 2002 The propellant-based system from RockTek known as RocKracker has been developed to break oversize boulders without the safety concerns on noxious gases or explosives and detonators. →
Good progress on non-explosive technology
18th January 2002 International company Brandrill has reported solid progress for the 2001 financial year in the development and commercialisation of its penetrating cone fracture (PCF) rock-breaking products and associated excavation technologies. →
New rock-breaking process developed
23rd November 2001 Present drill and blast methods used in the South African Mining industry rely heavily on the use of conventional explosives. →
Non-explosive bouquet from research giant
By: Joanne Delaurentis 23rd November 2001 The introduction of higher levels of mechanisation on South African mines will result in increased safety and decreased cost of mining operations, reports CSIR Miningtek programme manager Pat Willis. →
Firm breaks new ground with innovation
23rd November 2001 Manufacturer of explosives, initiating systems and blasting services African Explosives Limited is intensifying its focus on partnering with its customers to release the wealth of Africa with leading mining solutions in an effort to consolidate its position as an international provider of... →
Tech partnership continues despite delays
23rd November 2001 Gold giant AngloGold remains encouraged with the interim results of its partnership with blasting technology expert Brandrill to develop a non-explosive penetrating cone fracture (PCF)-based continuous slope mining system for its South African narrow vein gold-mines. →
Century-old firm still producing
23rd November 2001 International company Ensign-Bickford has been designing, manufacturing and marketing non-electric explosive initiation systems since 1836. →
Electrical equipment for hazardous areas
12th October 2001 Electrical equipment, wiring and accessories specialist Legrand manufactures the ATX range of electrical equipment designed specially to enhance safety in hazardous areas on the mines. →
Change in legislation on the cards
12th October 2001 Although technologies used in the manufacturing and development of explosion-protected products have not seen fundamental shifts over the last decade, legislation regarding the use of these products is subject to change. →
Flameproof switches for lights
12th October 2001 A manufacturer of light fittings for hazardous areas has standardised on Bartec micro limit switches for fluorescent light diffusers. →
Fire-detection system installed
12th October 2001 An infrared fire-detection and warning system has been installed at a fuel depot in Botswana using a combination of South African and Italian technologies. →
Flameproof motors offered
12th October 2001 The flameproof Brook Cromptons W flameproof motor range from Rexnord-Hansen South Africa, offer a number of benefits such as low lifetime cost and mechanical adaptability to users and original-equipment manufacturers. →
Specialised explosives gain popularity
24th August 2001 Specialised explosive and initiating technologies produced by African Explosives Limited (AEL) are achieving wide acceptance for their ability to combine improved blasting efficiency with optimal safety in various mining applications – in South Africa and further afield in Africa. →
SA firm experiences explosive growth in Africa
20th July 2001 Already established as the leading producer of explosives for the mining industry in Africa, South African firm African Explosives Limited (AEL) is continuing to improve and expand its presence throughout the continent. →
Pumpable explosives for underground
By: Deborah Spicer 22nd June 2001 In response to twenty-first century mining needs, Sasol SMX has developed a pumpable explosive product and delivery system for underground development ends and similar applications. →
Explosives information to be stored on database
By: System Author 3rd November 2000 Quarrying →
Distributor cracks South African blasting market
By: System Author 28th January 2000 Explosives & Non-Explosive Mining Methods →
Bridging the training gap
By: System Author 28th January 2000 Explosive & Non-Explosive Mining Methods →
New electronic detonator on way
By: System Author 10th December 1999 Explosives manufacturer African Explosives Limited is developing a new programmable electronic detonator that will be suited to all kinds of blasts. →
Breaking rock without the bang
By: System Author 24th September 1999 New Mining Technology →
Jhb symposium a blast
By: System Author 30th July 1999 Johannesburg will provide an unparalleled opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the biggest players in international explosives expertise. Taking place once every three years, the sixth international symposium for rock fragmentation by blasting, Fragblast 6, will be presented by the South... →
Putting SA back on map
By: System Author 30th July 1999 Putting South Africa back on the explosives map is the main aim and vision driving AECI Explosives Limited (AEL), of Johannesburg, into the future, MD Dr Graham Edwards tells Mining Weekly. He points out that South Africa was probably the biggest mining country in the world in the 1950s, and... →
New stone-dust barrier is in the bag
By: System Author 2nd July 1999 A new method of building stone-dust barriers to provide a highly cost-effective method of inhibiting coal-dust explosions is now available following extensive testing both in South Africa and abroad. The design of the new stone-dust barrier was initiated by CSIR: Mining Technology (Miningtek) as... →
Impressive 4,9 m face advance
By: System Author 25th June 1999 A combination of new technologies has helped Target gold-mine to achieve impressive face advance. AECI Explosives Limited (AEL) underground bulk systems technology (UBST) acting business manager Mike Pledger tells Mining Weekly that a combination of computerised drill-rigs able to drill... →
19 additional exploration holes to be drilled
By: System Author 25th June 1999 THE underground drilling of 19 additional exploration holes at Target begins this month. The R1,9-million six-month contract to drill the 60 mm diameter holes has been won by Cementation Mining, of Johannesburg, whose R50-million 32-hole surface-drilling contract at Target is nearing completion,... →
Explosives group is bang on target
By: System Author 14th May 1999 The drive by the Sasol group of companies towards the goal of becoming a leader in the global explosives market is spearheaded by a market-focused commitment to product and service innovation, states Sasol Mining Explosives’ (SMX) MD Dewet Deetlefs. A manufacturer and marketer of commercial... →
New detonators a hit
By: System Author 14th May 1999 The introduction of electronic detonators into the existing detonator market can only enhance operating productivity for mines, reports Ensign-Bickford South Africa (Ebsa) MD Ray Gibbison. He explains that, although the company controls most of the surface detonator market, low-technology... →
Hi-tech advances a blast
By: System Author 14th May 1999 The release of Sasol Mining Explosives’ (SMX) new electronic detonator in mid-1998 by Sasol Mining Initiators (SMI) – the developer, manufacturer and international marketer of the product – was brought forward because the company is committed to a phased, though far-reaching... →
