Minimising Coal Damage and Loss Due to Cast Blasting
(Room Capitol Ballroom 1-4; Fourth Floor)
28 Jan 20
10:30 AM
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11:00 AM
Tracks:
Session 9 - Blast Design 1
The main objective of any cast blasting is to maximise the coal recovery. This paper discusses the importance of coal surface mapping, rock properties of roof and floor of the seam, accurately loading, and initiating the blast from multiple locations in order to maximise the recovery of clean coal.