CSA Global has nearly 30 years experience including mine operations, management

and consulting. Much of our operating experience stems from our drill and blast
engineers who design and supervise drilling and blasting operations through out
Australia. CSA Global has been responsible for the development and execution of blast
improvement programs that have provided significant benefits to operations. These
programs have included new initiation systems, explosive performance evaluations,
rock slope damage control and installation of ground support systems.

Blast Optimisation Studies

PRACTICAL BLAST IMPROVEMENT SERVICES
Drilling and explosive costs are a large proportion of a mine operating costs. Blast performance has a
direct effect on earthmoving, processing costs, wall stability, re-handle, ore loss, dilution, recovered ore
grade, mining equipment capital costs, and overall mine production rates for ore and waste. Because
every deposit is unique and the divergent objectives of the many stakeholders in blasting performance,
independent advice can assist in clarification of objectives and improved blasting performance.

IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
Depending on the identified objectives the improvement program would proceed as follows:

Stage 1 : Identification of improvement opportunities

• Review of objectives, stakeholder satisfaction, perceived constraints,

• Review of design methods and procedures,

• Review of drilling and charging performance against procedures and design,

• Review of blast records and performance evaluation techniques,

• Review of drill and blasting performance against objectives,

• Review of technical developments and products,

• Recommendations to improve performance.

Stage 2 : Improvement plan

• Identify new or modified procedures to ensure blast design parameters are implemented.

• Plan a blasting development program to meet stakeholder objectives,

• Identify and manage risks associated with the implementation of the program,

• Schedule the development program to minimise disruption to production.

Stage 3 : Monitoring and evaluation

As the development program is likely to be undertaken over an extended period of time, continuity of
monitoring and evaluation of initiating is provided for continues improvement.

Stage 4 : Documentation
Document drill and blast design methods and quality control procedures to lock in benefits.

DELIVERABLES
The following deliverables will be provided:

• Report of current practices and recommendations for improvement,

• A development plan and schedule to improve blasting performance,

• Monitoring and evaluation support, and

• Updated documentation of drilling and blast design methods and procedures.

 We draw on our collective experience to customise exploration and mining solutions to
each client’s requirements. Our advice and services are tailored to respond to the
individual advantages and constraints of each geographical region. This approach helps
us to provide a holistic approach to operating within the region we are involved in.
We work with companies of all sizes, ranging from junior explorers through to
Resource international majors. CSA Global’s depth of knowledge enables us to tailor a solution
Industry to suit our clients’ needs and add value through access to our other divisions and
Consultants fields of capability.

About CSA Global

We are a leading geological, mining and management consulting company with
25 years experience in the international mining industry.

Blast Optimisation Studies

Exploration & Evaluation Data Management & Mapping
• Research & targeting studies • Data capture & validation
• Exploration planning & supervision • Database design & management
• Field investigations • GIS & mapping services
• Project reviews & evaluation • Database hosting, security & audits
• Technical & expert reporting • Intranet design & setup

Resources & Mine Geology Mining & Projects

• Data collection & QA/QC audits
• Geological modelling & Mineral Resource
estimation (JORC, NI.43-101, PERC, China,
Russia, etc)
• Resource assessment & expert reporting
• Mine geology reviews & contract services
• Grade control & dilution management
• Ore Reserve reporting & classification
• Mine & operations design & strategy
• Engineering studies (concept & PFS
to BFS)
• Due diligence & operational audits
• Strategic planning & productivity
improvement

Community Development & Sustainability www.csaglobal.com

• Impact assessment & CSA Global Head Office
sustainability programs Level 2, 3 Ord Street
• Stakeholder liaison & West Perth, WA 6005
community engagement T +61 8 9355 1677
E csaaus@csaglobal.com
• Landscape interpretation & geotourism
• Educational workshops & training courses
• Sustainability benchmarking & certification

Global offices in
Perth • Brisbane • Darwin • Adelaide •
Horsham • Jakarta • Vancouver •
Johannesburg • Moscow

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VERSION DATE - 13/06/13