- The document discusses integrating and digitizing the drill and blast process to optimize operations and improve downstream activities.
- Current practices often involve limited use of geology data and information from drilling in blast design. Data is collected on paper and cannot be properly analyzed.
- With digitization and integration, blast design can be tailored to geology and expected outcomes. Data can be analyzed, used for future blasts, and improve productivity, safety, and costs.
- Potential benefits include 10-15% reduction in drilling costs, 10-20% reduction in explosive costs, and 5-10% overall productivity gains across mining operations.