The basic principles of rock drilling developed in the 19th century, ... Most blasting plans define a matrix of drill holes with very specific spacing, generally with long rows and short columns.

Hard rock blasting is an essential technique used in mining to break up and loosen solid rock, making excavation faster and more cost-effective. In this video, we’ll showcase some of the most ...

The order against Grayson Carter and Son stops it from blasting or drilling rock in Belle Mina on Mooresville Road. Residents have been fighting to stop this quarry for almost a year now.

Ongoing developments to underground mining solutions provider iRing’s mine planning software suite are increasingly automating blasting and drilling operations, providing increased accuracy and ...

All lanes on Interstate 495 southbound in Wrentham reopened Tuesday afternoon after two right lanes closed earlier in the day at Exit 38 due to debris left on the road from a rock blasting.

The blasting process will involve crews drilling into rock and using explosives to make it easier to remove for construction. The blasts will generate a sound level up to 120 decibels and can ...

LIMESTONE CO., Ala. ()— On Wednesday, the company working on a rock quarry in Limestone County received a restraining order to stop drilling and blasting rock.It’s the last ditch effort from residents ...