46th Annual Conference

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Accidental Activation of an Emergency Rocket Flare and Evaluation of Ignition Mechanism Designs (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Speaker(s): James Karnesky

We describe an engineering investigation of an accident involving a rocket parachute flare, and examine the various mechanisms by which these emerg... More...

Conference Advisory Meeting (Room Granite B, Third Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Session 12 - Safety, Risk & Communications (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Chair - Larry Mirabelli More...

Session 13 - Drill to Mill (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Chair - Jack Eloranta More...

Using Artificial Intelligence and 3D Imaging to Provide Real-time Particle Size Analysis on Haul Trucks (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Speaker(s): Bahram Sameti

We propose a particle size analysis solution for haul trucks that does not impact current operational workflows. Using artificial intelligence and ... More...

Changing the Landscape of Surface Mining through Fully Wireless Initiation Systems (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Speaker(s): Nolan Eckroade

The purpose of this paper is to outline the specific learnings associated with the wireless electronic blasting system’s use in surface minin... More...

Dilution Control While Maximizing Fragmentation in Gold Mines with the use of Tracking Microchips (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Speaker(s): Benjamin Cebrian

Combining good fragmentation with dilution control is a challenged that can be addressed with proper blast designs and ore tracking technology. Cas... More...

Digitized, Integrated and Optimized Drill and Blast (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Speaker(s): Amit Bhandari

Case study of the adoption of an integrated cloud and mobile based drill /blast digital technology platform is presented. Technology description, p... More...

The Explosives Industry and Governmental Nexus (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Speaker(s): Josh Hoffman

A proper understanding of the governmental mechanics that affect the explosives industry is critical for the industry to be able to be proactive in... More...

Publications Committee Meeting (Room Granite B; Third Floor)

29 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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The Art of Communication and Business in the Explosives Industry (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Speaker(s): Joseph Meyers

This presentation explains the proper communication and business skills to successfully achieve approval of blasting jobs. I will also explain prov... More...

Vibration Data Analysis to Optimize the Blast Design and Improve Shovel Productivity (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Speaker(s): Gustavo Sampaio Lopes

This paper discusses about using near field seed waves to improve blast results and consequently improve productivity of loading and haul operation... More...

Coffee Break (Centennial Ballroom Foyer; Third Floor)

29 Jan 20
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Improving Geologic Knowledge with IOT Sensors on Blasthole Drills (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker(s): Steven Putt

The paper presents new results from recent Seismic While Drilling trials in iron ore, metallurgical coal, and hard rock mines globally. The measure... More...

Session 14 - Blast Design 2 (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Chair - Philip Mulligan More...

Session 15 - Safety, Security & Risk Management (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Chair - Dave Harrison More...

Track and Trace in Europe and Worldwide, the Beginning, the Present and in the Future (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Speaker(s): Frank Hirthammer

The paper summarizes the developments in the explosives industry since the introduction of the obligation to track and trace explosives. Conclusion... More...

Comparison of Ground Vibrations vs. Frequencies to Strain Rates from Blasting Operations at the Tennessee Capitol Corridor in Nashville, TN (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker(s): Thomas Pallua

The Tennessee Capitol Corridor connects the Cordell Hull Building to the State Capitol in Nashville. To construct this connection, two existing ele... More...

Technology for Risk Management and Decision Making in Civil Explosives (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Speaker(s): Johan Hawinkel

This paper explores the role technology has played in the process of risk management and decision making over time. It discusses how the ingtegrati... More...

JKVBOC Blast Movement Model Applications for Ore Control in Open Pit Mines (Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Constanza Paredes

JKVBOC blast movement model has been developed as a tool for ore control and optimisation of the value within a blast in open pit mining. Two case ... More...

Modeling Reactive Sulfide Rock at the Red Dog Mine (Capitol Ballroom 5-7; Fourth Floor)

29 Jan 20
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Speaker(s): Norman Paley

In June 2014 a hole deflagrated. Drill core testing was initiated to understand this behavior. The samples were subject to Reactive Ground Catalyze... More...

Conference Adjourns (Room Mineral Foyer)

29 Jan 20
12:00 PM - 12:00 PM

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Program Committee Meeting (Room Mineral A; Third Floor)

29 Jan 20
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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