MAXAM - Technical Solutions Catalogue

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Catalogue
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MAXAM Terra Solutions offers a broad range of Services
and Solutions (under the name of Technical Services)
designed to ease our customer´s operations, reduce
administrative workload, increase efficiency and create
value.
The present Service Catalogue offers Technical Data Sheets

of these services compiled in three different segments:
Measurement
& Control
Blasting
Solutions
Added Value
Services
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2D LASER PROFILING
Measurement and Control
TAP Technical Applications Services
2D laser profiling analysis makes it possible to measure basic blast parameters such as free face shape,
burden, spacing and bench height. This can give immediate solutions to improve fragmentation and avoid
safety and environmental problems.
Safety
APPLICATIONS
Fly rock control, adjusting explosive charge
to the real burden along the bench height.
Open pit Decking definition if necessary
Civil construction
Adequate charge according to minimum/
Underground maximum burden design. Explosive charge
calculation.
Quarry
Blast optimization
BENEFITS
Blast design based on real geometry
2D laser profiling is a fast and useful way to define
blast geometry this allows control of results and Environment
blast performance.
Noise reduction due to gas confinement
Real measurement: Control of blast results and Vibration control, by defining real toe and the
performance adequate blast pattern to assure for breakage
Vertical bench height, to define borehole length and displacement.
First row position, real distance between the

bench crest and hole. EQUIPMENT
Bench angle, theoretical borehole definition.
There is a number of 2D laser equipment
Toe calculation in order to define subdrill, available. Leica, QuarryAce and Pulsar 2D are
bottom charge or loading density. standard equipment in MAXAM.
Distances (Burden, Spacing, vibrations Measure range without reflector up to 150 m.
monitoring)
Measure range with reflector up to 600 m.
Estimated volume of blasted rock
Precision up to 5 cm.
Operating temperature -10ºC to +45ºC.
Water resistance (IP63).
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2D LASER PROFILING
METHODOLOGY
2D laser profiling is suitable for drilling definition,

as a practical tool. The recommended step by step
procedure is:
As an addition to the data obtained in the quarry/
Obtain real- free face data 2D -sections. mine, it is possible to download the information
Drilling plan adaptation to the real free to specific software such as MAXAM´s –RIOBLAST
face shape. allowing the analysis of borehole profiles in detail.
Mark the drilling pattern and adjust the

front row.
Measure drilling pattern (burden/spacing).
Definition of loading of explosive and decks,
if necessary. Stemming length
determination.
Relevant information to prepare blast report and

deeper blast design analysis are important benefits
as well.
The information in this document is provided for information purposes only. MaxamCorp International, S.L. and/or its affiliates (“MAXAM”) cannot, and do
not, guarantee the information in this document is accurate and complete, and MAXAM shall not be liable for the contents of this document and/or for the
consequences of any act or omission taken in reliance on the information contained herein. This information may be changed by MAXAM at any time. Please
note that the contents of this document do not constitute a contractual offer and shall not be considered as any sort of contractual commitment on the part
of MAXAM. If you wish to contract any of the services provided by MAXAM, you should contact your nearest MAXAM office.
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3D LASER PROFILING
3D laser profiling analysis makes it possible to measure real free face data and create 3D images to
conduct a total free face evaluation. This can give immediate solutions to improve fragmentation and
avoid safety and environmental problems.
Blast optimization
APPLICATIONS
Blast profiling.
Open pit Free face global evaluation.
Civil construction Borehole marking.
Underground
Quarry Environment
Noise reduction due to gas confinement
BENEFITS Vibration control, by defining real toe and the

adequate blast pattern to assure for breakage
and displacement.
3D laser profiling is the most accurate way to define
blast geometry –free face and borehole position- that
will help assure for the best blast performance results. EQUIPMENT
Real measurement:
Different 3D equipment brands and even
Vertical height bench, to define borehole length technologies can be used. Quarryman Pro and
and blast compatibility.
Pulsar 3D are standard equipment in MAXAM.
First row position, real distance between the
bench crest and hole. Measure range with reflector up to 600 meters.
Bench angle, theoretical borehole definition. Angular encoder accuracy: 0.02º
Toe, in order to define the subdrilling, bottom Angular encoder resolution: 0.01º
charge or density loading. Accuracy: 5cm
Distances (Burden, Spacing) Automated scan rate: 250points/second
Real volume. Operating temperature -10ºC to +45ºC
Safety Water and dust resistance (IP63)
Burden colour codes.
Fly rock control, adjusting explosive charge to
the real burden along the bench height.
Adequate explosive charge determination
according to minimum/maximum burden.

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3D LASER PROFILING
METHODOLOGY
In order to get the best results, it is necessary to

follow a step by step work procedure while doing
3D laser profiling.
Definition of the area to be blasted.
Location of reference points in the upper part
of the blast.
Selection of the scanning position, according to
the size of the blast/free face.
Scanning of the free face; special attention to
singular areas that would require more accurate
scanning.
Drilling plan adaptation to the real free face.
Mark the drilling pattern and adjust the 1st row.
Measure actual drilling pattern using 3D laser.
As an addition to the data obtained in the quarry/
mine, it is possible to download the information
to specific software such as MAXAM´s –RIOBLAST
allowing the analysis of borehole profiles in detail.

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100% THRU CRUSHER SERVICE
Added Value Service
MAXAM’s 100% THRU CRUSHER SERVICE delivers rock blasted to the required size on time. The size of ALL
the rock delivered is guaranteed to be below the requested size. MAXAM’s Technical Applications Group
(TAP) helps customers optimize their drilling and blasting operations, bringing unparalleled transparency,
compliance, inventory and cost control, and improved rock output. All rock delivered to the customer is
guaranteed
APPLICATIONS EQUIPMENT
MAXAM’s experienced engineers use state-of-the-

Open pit
art technologies and tools as well as MAXAM’s
Underground global expert network to design and implement
long term operations anywhere in the world.
Quarry
Each blast is designed and verified before execution.
No blast related work begins without a safety review
and a comprehensive risk assessment. MAXAM
BENEFITS
tools use field information to develop and calibrate
prediction models used to control all risks like
Customer benefits include: flyrock, vibrations, misfires or cutoffs. MAXAM is
ALL rock delivered is ready for crushing. responsible for breaking any oversize rock produced.
Pay for rock produced to a required

fragmentation on requested delivery date.
Save costs of secondary breakage.
Discover hidden costs in drilling and blasting.
Reduce investment in drill rigs, and reduce
costs of drill rig operation and maintenance.
Improve performance of shovels, trucks and
primary crushers.
Improve inventory control of explosives.
Safety
Burden colour codes.
Fly rock control, adjusting explosive charge
to the real burden along the bench height.
Adequate explosive charge determination
according to minimum/maximum burden.

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Added Value Services
METHODOLOGY Topography and Laser profiling

free face maps blast site data
entered into RIOBLAST.
BEFORE STARTING SERVICE
CLIENT
Define scope of Rolling production

CLIENT &
work forecast
MAXAM
Site access for each MAXAM

blast for MAXAM
Responsibilities staff, equipment
Contacts and supplies
Conflict resolution
Blast design & simulation with RIOBLAST generates drilling plan, blast
Safety review, risk plan and expected fragmentation, vibrations and safety zones.
assessment
Drill & blast Boretrak checks blast holes

Blast site survey,
specifications
Blast design, Drill
andwith RIOBLAST, helps
(site specific
information, rock plan, Blast plan optimize design for each blast
production
schedule, safety,
environment, Customer approval
vibration and other
requirements MAXAM’s highly trained staff
(daily, weekly, Drlling and and drill load, prime, stem and tie-up
monthly, annually), audit (CLIENT OR
fragmentation, MAXAM)
the blast using state-of-art
oversize, undersize, equipment, advanced explosvies
… etc.)
Loading, priming, and initiation systems
tie-up, stemming,
Drill & blast shooting & sec.
program, KPI and breakage
Blasts are recorded and
report definitions fragmentation is measured for
(rolling production
forecast, MAXAM Site check each blast. 100% fragmentation
resource Blast reports is guaranteed.
assignment and KPI update
supply chain (
equipment, Daily and monthly
staff,supplies of reports
explosives and
accessories, … etc.)
A comprehensive blast report for every blast & monthly tracking
Contact MAXAM to explore how to add value

to the mine cycle by improving safety, reducing
environmental impact, reducing costs and
increasing transparency

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BLAST DESIGN SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
MAXAM’s BLAST DESIGN Service is a technical service that includes the design of the drill and blast job,
pre-blast and post-blast measurements. It is recommended in combination with other services MAXAM
such as Pump & Go, Down the Hole and others.
Open pit MAXAM uses specific technical equipment such as

laser profiling and boretraking, in addition to dedicated
Special applications software, to accomplish blast design services.
Underground RIOBLAST - Blast Design and Simulation Software
Quarry and Civil Construction – is the MAXAM in-house blasting software that
is perfectly suitable to attend specific blasting
problems by performing comprehensive design and
BENEFITS predictive simulations on charging, timing, ground
vibration and fragmentation before blast.
MAXAM can provide Blast Design service to its

customers by integrating technical support: METHODOLOGY
Compliance with International Safety Standards MAXAM’s experienced Team uses state-of-the-art
and MAXAM Corporate Safety Protocols. technologies and Blast Design and Simulation software
Complete Drilling & Blasting design to - RIOBLAST - in order to provide Blast Design Services
customer’s requirements.
Blast Design Services is recommended for customers
Pre-blast measurements and calculations that have their own drilling and blasting field crew or
(drilling audit, face profiling and production have contracted Pump & Go or Down the Hole Services.
estimates)
All operations comply with internationally accepted
Post blast measurements as required (powder standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
& energy factors; rock volumes, fragmentation,
requirements. Risk assessments and safety reviews are
environmental monitoring – ground vibration, an integral part of all MAXAM Blasting Services
air-blast overpressure, fumes and others)

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BLAST DESIGN SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
Blast design methodology consists of the following procedures:
Prior to drilling:
prelimilary blast design analysis.
blast assessment.
front row laser profiling.
mark up.
After drilling:
collar location measurement.
boretraking.
charge definition.
timing definition.
The whole process is summarized in a document that is

generated by the MAXAM TAP representative, called MAXAM
Blast plan/Blast Report.
Eventually, Blast Design service is integrated in larger technical

services work, as a part of data collection of geometrical
parameters.

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BORETRAKING
Boretraking is a borehole deviation measurement service for quickly and accurately auditing and
improving drilling results. This service will prevent operational, environmental and safety issues, especially
in open pit mining, quarrying and civil works,likely due to incorrect setting of drill angles, borehole
deviation or wrong drilling depth. It is also useful in UG mining production blasts.
Open pit Different brands and even technologies can be

Civil construction used: rod and cable Boretrak Systems are the
most popular equipment in MAXAM.
Underground
Sensor:
Quarry
Range -/+ 45º (from vertical, up or down)
Accuracy: 0.10º
BENEFITS Resolution: 0.01º
Diameter: 55 mm.
Safety and Environmental: Avoid air overpressure
and flyrocks. With the combination of 3D laser Water resistant.
profiling, it is possible to identify any possible lack
of rock in front row, due to drilling deviation. CDU:
LCD: 4 lines/20 characters per line.
Memory: 8kB.
Data download: RS232, 9600 Baud rate
Power: rechargeable
Size (LxWxH): 242x102x41 mm / 9.5x4.0x1.6 in.
Weight: 800g / 28.2 Operating temperature
-10ºC to +45ºC.
Water and dust resistance (IP63).
Cable probe. Applications in non-magnetic rocks.
Blast optimization: Blast plan definition using

actual borehole data. Drilled boreholes not always
match designed drilling plan. Boretraking service
allows performing blast plan taking into account
borehole deviation, accomplishing corrective
actions.
Drilling audit: Reduces risk and improve drilling.
With Boretraking, any issue in drilling activity can
be easily detected and corrected

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BORETRAKING
Rodded probe. Application in magnetic rocks and

up-holes in underground mining.
METHODOLOGY
In order to get the best results, it is necessary

to follow a step by step procedure of work in
Boretraking:
Obtain actual-Free Face data
(2D or 3D laser profiling).
Adaptation of the drilling plan to the real
free face shape.
Mark the drilling pattern adjusting the 1st
and 2nd rows (or more rows, if necessary)
After drilling the hole, proceed to the
deviations measurement (with Boretrak)
Complete the loading and firing plan.
Perform the blast and results evaluation.
Export the data to RIOBLAST® (Blast design
software and implement improvements for
the following blasts).

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
MAXAM’s Continuous Improvement Programs (CIP) have demonstrated significant benefits to mine
operations. MAXAM has partnered with mines all over the world to establish and run such programs over
a period of several years. The benefits of such programs have been measureable both in economic terms
(reduced costs) and in qualitative terms by making mine operations more efficient, more environmentally
friendly, and safer.
Open pit MAXAM’s experienced engineers use state-of-the-

art technologies, tools and MAXAM’s global expert
Civil construction network to design and implement Continuous
Underground Improvement programs anywhere in the world, all
in partnership with customers.
Quarry
During CIPs, most of the available Measurement
and Control equipment is used to recover actual
BENEFITS data during blasting operations.
Continuous Improvement programs can generate

direct and indirect savings in mining, quarrying and
civil construction operations.
Improve Safety
Reduce environmental impacts
Measure and track mine cycle performance
Detect opportunities of improvement
Use energy efficiently CIP programs can achieve significant improvements
Reduce costs in mine performance.
Some recent initiatives:

Reduced emissions
Reduced vibrations
Reduced drilling
Increased crusher output
Improved shovel productivity
Reduced powder factor
Increased equipment availability

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CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS
METHODOLOGY
A standard procedure is used to perform CIPs, that

it is adapted to each customer requirements.
MAXAM’s expertise seamlessly integrates field

measurements with state-of-art software and
analysis tools for the CIP program
MAXAM’s technicians work with customer

staff to define, measure and improve all
components of the mine cycle
Explore how MAXAM Blasting Solutions can help

you adding value to the mine cycle by improving
safety, reducing environmental impact, reducing
cost and increasing knowledge of the operation.

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DEMOLITION
Blasting Solutions
DEMOLITIONS with explosives offer a safe and rapid destrution of buildings, structures and other civil
works. MAXAM’s Technical Applications Group (TAP) works with customers to define and execute all type
of demolitions, both in concrete, steel and combinations.
MAXAM’s experienced technicians use state-of-

APPLICATIONS
the-art technologies, products, tools and MAXAM’s
global expert network to design and implement
Standard and industrial bulidings demolition operations anywhere in the world.
Bridges All operations comply with applicable regulations
and meet stringent safety, vibration and air blast
Other civil works
requirements.
BENEFITS Risk assessments and safety reviews are an integral

part of all demolition operations
Rapid demolitions
Low impact to surroundings
Low environmental impact
Increases safety and compliance
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DILUTION CONTROL
MAXAM’s DILUTION CONTROL SERVICE is designed to help customers control the dilution of valuable
ore with waste. During blasting, it is common to blast ore and waste together. However it is desirable to
minimize mixing waste and ore. MAXAM’s Technical Applications (TAP) Group helps customers plan and
execute blasts that minimize dilution . Customers can significantly reduce processing costs by reducing
dilution on the bench.

APPLICATIONS the-art technologies and tools and MAXAM’s global
expert network to design and implement long term
DILUTION CONTROL operations anywhere in the
Metallic mining (gold and other) world.
Quarrying and special rocks
MAXAM experts partner with customer’s technicians
to study, model and implement a comprehensive
DILUTION measurement and tracking plan. By
BENEFITS combining advanced mathematical modelling and
field data, the service enables the mine to minimize
Economic consequences in ore recovery improvement dilution, saving postblast processing costs and
affect revenue in metallic mining: minimizing losses of ore in waste material.
Control and track Ore grade and Waste quality.
Optimize drilling and blasting.
Model and predict ore body and waste
movement of each blast.
Optimize excavation of ore and waste
to reduce costs.
Save costs by detecting and correcting
deviations to muckpile grade immediately.
EQUIPMENT
As a special technical Service, the completity of

calculations requires a set of measurements to be
done before, during and after the blasting process.
Rock properties, geometry, muckpile movement
are controled with electronic devices such as laser
profile, high speed camera, etc…

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DILUTION CONTROL
METHODOLOGY Call MAXAM to explore how to add value to

the mine cycle by improving safety, reducing
environmental impact, reducing costs and
DILUTION CONTROL increasing transparency
SERVICE
START
IDENTIFY PROBLEM
REAL VS. EXPECTED
ORE GRADE DiluƟon vs. Blast Volume
100 18000
90 16000
80 14000
Blasted Volume (m3)

70 12000
DiluƟon (%)
60
10000 AŌer (%)
50
8000
40 Before (%)
OBTAIN FIELD DATA 30

20
6000
4000 Blast Volume
WASTE IN ORE 10 2000

0 0
691 696 701 706 711
ORE IN WASTE Blasts
BLAST PERFORMANCE
TRACK KEY
PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS
PREPARE/IMPROVE All blasts are recorded; grade and

MODEL fragmentation is measured for each blast.
GENERATE BLAST PLAN

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DOWN THE HOLE SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
DOWN THE HOLE (DTH) Service is specially designed to address those clients who need a high quality
service for priming, loading, stemming, tying-up, firing, checking the blast and clearing the blast zone
area. The customer must approve the requirements of the blast with MAXAM prior to starting any work.
Open pit Different equipment is used during Down the

Hole service:
Civil construction
Charging equipment.
Underground
Shotfiring equipment.
Quarry
Technical services equipment.
BENEFITS Open pit: FLEXITRUCK and SUPERTRUCK

Pumping rates: 250 to 450 kg/min.
MAXAM expertise helps customers in their
operations with: Augering rates: 400 to 850 kg/min.
Compliance with International Safety Standards Capacity: 8 to 24 T.
and MAXAM Corporative Safety Protocols.
Mechanical or chemical gassing.
Execution of the priming, tie-ups, loading
and stemming operations under the Underground Development: UG and UTP
customers instruction.
Pumping rates: 50 kg/min.
Cut-off corrections.
Capacity: 800 kg to 2,5 T.
Post-blast checks for safety of resultant
broken rock (optional). Multiple density system.
Continuous Quality Control. Underground Development: UG and UTP

Pumping rates: 75 kg/min.
Capacity: 1.5 kg to 3,5 T.
Automatic loading control.
Remote system.

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DOWN THE HOLE SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
MAXAM’s experienced Technicians team uses state- All operations comply with internationally accepted
of-the-art technologies, bulk products and initiation standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
systems to provide Down the Hole services to its requirements. Risk assessments and safety reviews
customers worldwide. are an integral part of all MAXAM Blasting Services
Down the Hole is recommended for customers that For maximum benefit, down the Hole Service is
have their own blast design system and need an strongly recommended to be carried out together
experienced team, products and technology to carry with MAXAM Blast Design Services.
it out.

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DRILL & BLAST SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
DRILL & BLAST (D&B) Services are designed to provide Drilling & Blasting solutions to customers who
have their own blast design or who are interested to share blast design criteria with MAXAM, where the
customer defines the scope of work, and approves the D&B designs prior to starting any work.
Open pit MAXAM has a wide fleet of drilling rigs –owned and
subcontracted-, focused on medium size mining,
Special applications quarrying and civil construction works:
Civil construction Atlas Copco.
Quarry
Sandvik.
Others.
BENEFITS
METHODOLOGY
MAXAM can provide full D&B services to its
customers integrating also drilling works:
MAXAM’s experienced drilling and blast technicians
Clear control of the drilling and blasting costs, use state-of-the-art technologies and tools and
by paying for both operations separately. MAXAM’s global expert network to design and
implement long term Drill & Blast operations
Reduced investment and costs of operation anywhere in the world.
and maintenance of drill rigs.
MAXAM tools use field information to develop and
D&B design and results forecast. calibrate predictive models used to control all risks
Drilling. like fly-rock, vibrations, misfires or cutoffs.
Improved inventory control of explosives. All operations comply with internationally accepted
standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
and accessories and improved regulatory requirements. Risk assessments and safety reviews
compliance. are an integral part of all MAXAM Blasting Services
Continuous Quality Control and Complete set
of comprehensive Drill & Blast Reporting.

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DRILL & BLAST SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
Before Starting Service
Boretrak checks blast

holes and with RIOBLAST,
helps optimize design
for each blast
Blast design & simulation with RIOBLAST

generates drilling plan, blast plan and expected
fragmentation, vibrations and safety circles
MAXAM’s highly trained staff load, prime, stem and

Blasts are tie-up the blast using state-of-the-art equipment,
recorded and advanced explosives and initiation systems
fragmentation
is measured for
each blast Call to explore how MAXAM Blasting Solutions can
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costs and increasing transparency.

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ELECTRONIC SHOTFIRING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
Electronic Shotfiring service is a specific shotfiring services using electronic system. As an addition of
standard works during the blast, programing and firing of electronic detonators is performed by MAXAM
specialists, covering both safety requirements and improved capabilities that this system adds in terms of
environmental control, fragmentation improvements, etc.
Environment
APPLICATIONS Special attention to the environment using
electronic shotfiring service:
Open pit mining Noise reduction and control
Civil works, OP and tunneling
Vibration control, by adaptation of MIC
Underground mining (maximum instantaneous charge) to distance
and limit level.
Quarry
BENEFITS
In the same way as standard shotfiring service,

electronic shorfiring is based on personnel
professionalism. Anyway, additional technical
features provided by the system enhance main
features.
Safety
As a main partner in blasting activity, safety is
reinforced:
EQUIPMENT
Improved level of safety and security, that
provides added confidence in the product Electronic shotfiring service provided by MAXAM
and service. is based on MAXAM´s electronic Initiation System,
Testing of each detonator, before, during and which is called ROTRONIC.
after the blast. Zero misfires. two systems are available at this stage, each of one
Easy to track, according to procedure and adaptable to specific uses and segment.
using dedicated device. RIOTRONIC DT:
This is the most sophisticated system. Main
Blast optimization features are:
Economic consequences of blasting activity are
also improved using electronic shotfiring and blast Up to 1500 detonations per blast, one Blasting
design services join together: machine
Adaptable timing to customer needs and Remote control system allowed both for UG
requirements, according to calculations or and OP mininig
experience
Line programing, especially useful in OP
Modeling using RIOTRONIC SW software, as mining activity.
a calculation tool that allows to get better
results.

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ELECTRONIC SHOTFIRING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
Electronic shotfiring service is rather similar to

standard shotfiring but integrates initial blast
design focused in timing using specific tools
Getting blast plan using RIOTRONIC SW.
Simple blast results modeling focused in
timing.
Priming, loading, stemming the blast in a
standard way with special electronic system
features.
Programing, connecting and testing,
according to electronic system procedure.
special attention to connection, avoiding
RIOTRONIC DT500: leakage, and testing, correcting error
Specially designed for small/medium operations messages
where accuracy and reliability are mandatory.
Second test from shot point. Once the blast
Easy to use is ready, second testing procedure has to
Light and robust be performed. If remote control procedure
is used, a previous communication check is
Optimized communication with PC compulsory to avoid delays.
Shoot the blast, according to the standard
procedure. It is important to consider the
time for the whole procedure.
Properly trained personnel is necessary for this

service. MAXAM can provide this personnel or even
can provide mandatory training

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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT CONTROL SERVICE
Mineral extraction activities can generate a significant environmental impact. MAXAM TAP’s Environmental
Impact Control Service helps mines and quarries set up a plan to monitor and control the environmental impact
from drilling and blasting operations.
In addition, MAXAM works with mines to modify drilling and blasting practices to reduce the emissions of NOx in
fumes, and reduce the amount of nitrogen leached into ground and surface water as a result of using explosives
MAXAM technicians work with mine staff to set up

APPLICATIONS a monitoring program for blast fumes and water
quality using the standard methodology shown
Open pit mining below.
Civil Infrastructure
Underground mining
Quarries
BENEFITS
Reduce environmental impact.

Control and reduce blast fumes (CO, NOx, NH3,
H”S and other gases). Fumes:
Control and reduce nitrate and ammonia in Fumes are measured with field gas monitors and
water. tracked. Emphasis is on tracking the amount of
NOx, CO, NH3, and O2. Optionally, CH4, H2S and other
gases may also be tracked.
Water quality:
Water quality upstream and downstream from the
mine are analyzed and tracked with portable kits,
and samples can be sent to recognized labs for
detailed analysis
MAXAM technicians can further help the mine
change drilling & blasting practices to reduce and
control fumes, and the impact of mine operations
on the quality of ground and surface water.

FRAGMENTATION ANALYSIS
Added Value services
FRAGMENTATION ANALYSIS helps customers measure the efficiency of their drilling and blasting operations.
MAXAM’s Technical Applications Group (TAP) helps mines and quarries acquire and analyze data for
specific blasts, or set up a systematic long term program to measure and control rock fragmentation,
adding value by reducing fines and oversize
Open pit Depending on the desired accuracy of fragmentation

analysis, it is posible to use different techniques:
Underground photo acquisition or boulder evaluation
Tunneling MAXAM’s experienced technicians use state-of-
Quarry the-art technologies and tools and MAXAM’s global
fragmentation measurement and control programs.
BENEFITS After each blast, MAXAM tecnicians photograph
and analyze the size distribution of the blasted rock.
As a basis in downstream processes and operations, As part of a long term blast optimization program,
fragmentation control is a power ful tool. the data is used to adjust and calibrate blast design
to reduce oversize and undersize rock
Measure and classify size of rock produced
Control oversize
Control undersize
Reduce fines
Improve diggability
Improve hauling
Improve crushing
Save energy
Reduce losses
Reduce secondary breakage
Save costs
Track drilling and blasting performance
Daily and monthly reporting

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Added Value services
METHODOLOGY
SERVICE
Image capture and analysis
Site access for each
blast for MAXAM CLIENT
staī, equipment
and supplies CLIENT &
MAXAM
MAXAM
Safety review, risk

assessment
Image analysis and graphing

OBTAIN DESIGN
DATA
Blast objecƟve,
Blast design, Drill
plan, Blast plan
Recommenda Drill & Blast shot

Ɵons to
improve
fragmentaƟon
(opƟonal)
Record
fragmentaƟon data
from muck pile,
shovel, trucks, and
crusher feed belt
Analyze
fragmentaƟon
Daily and monthly

reports
Call to explore how MAXAM Blasting Solutions can

safety, reducing environmental impact, reducing costs Blast design and simulation with RIOBLAST
and increasing transparency. to improve fragmentation

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HIGH SPEED VIDEO RECORDING
Blasting Solutions
Blasts and their effects occur too quickly to be captured with standard speed video cameras. To understand
your blast behavior, high speed video (HSV) recording is required to record and analyze the necessary
information to optimize the blasts.
APPLICATIONS
Open pit
Civil construction
Underground
Quarry
BENEFITS
Visualization of the rock movement of the rock to

obtain details and improve the following criteria: EQUIPMENT
Timing
There are many commercial cameras that can be
Rock displacement used in this application. Depending on the accuracy,
Correct stemming length operation flexibility and investment required, it is
possible to choose the one that best fits each use.
Quality of stemming
Toe Movement
Potential Fly-Rock zone
Dispersion time of Electric and Non-Electric
detonators
Verification causes of the seismic overlap
generated by the dispersion
Phenomenon of the Cut-Off produced from
the geologic and stratigraphic conditions of the
rock
Misfiring
Accuracy of electronic detonators 1-2 ms.

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HIGH SPEED VIDEO RECORDING
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
First rule in the HSC methodology is SAFETY. It is

necessary to put the camera in a safe position.
The operator should use shelters or special trigger
devices such as remote control or movement sensors
Reference positioning adds to the recording
geometric value, therefore it is possible to measure
displacement, velocity of movement, etc, that could
be the link with blast design and blast results.

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MINE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION SERVICE
MAXAM’S MINE ENERGY OPTIMIZATION SERVICE helps customers improve the efficiency of the mine cycle
and reduce total mining cost, optimize energy use, and reduce the impact to the environment. MAXAM’s
Technical Applications Group (TAP) works actively with mine staff to define, measure and benchmark each
step of the mine cycle to optimize the use of energy (in the form of fuel, electricity and explosives) and
increase mine throughput .
Open pit Sharing information and measurement equipment

between the customer and MAXAM crew is basic
Civil construction in this kind of projects. Dispatch data are the most
Underground effective ones.
Quarry MAXAM’s experienced technicians use state-of-
the-art technologies and tools and MAXAM’s global
BENEFITS fragmentation measurement and control programs..
Sustainability and savings in energy are major

factors in modern extracting industry.
Control rock produced
Control oversize
Reduce fines
Improve diggability
Improve hauling
Improve crushing
Increase production
Increase mine life
Save energy
Reduce losses
Save costs
Reduce environmental impact and GHG
emissions
Track drilling and blasting performance
Daily and monthly reporting

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METHODOLOGY Call to explore how MAXAM Blasting Solutions can help you
add value to the mine cycle by improving safety, reducing
environmental impact, reducing costs and increasing transparency
CLIENT
CLIENT &
DeĮne scope of Rolling producƟon MAXAM
work forecast
MAXAM

Joint MEOS project
blast for MAXAM
team
staī, equipment
ResponsibiliƟes
Contacts
and supplies Laser face
ConŇict resoluƟon profiling
Safety review, risk and high speed
assessment
Mine cycle
video recording
speciĮcaƟons
(site speciĮc
informaƟon, rock Rock
characterisƟcs characterizaƟon
schedule,
equipment and
tools, safety, Data collecƟon
environment, (drilling, blasƟng,
vibraƟon and other excavaƟon, hauling,
requirements crushing ..)
(daily, weekly,
monthly, annually),
fragmentaƟon,
oversize, fuel, Mine cycle model
electricity, … etc.) and benchmarking
(drill&blast model,
excavaƟonmodel,
hauling model,
Rock producƟon , crushing model)
Drill & Blast
KPI and report design and
deĮniƟons
(rolling producƟon simulation
forecast, MAXAM Mine operaƟon
resource design and
with RIOBLAST
assignment and simulaƟon (drill &
supply chain ( blast, excavaƟon,
equipment, hauling, crushing) Boretrak checks blast holes
staī,supplies of
explosives and
accessories, … etc.) optimize design for each blast
Implement new
mine cycle design
Site check
Blast reports Continuously tracking
KPI update
performance
Daily and monthly and improvements
reports

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PUMP & GO SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
PUMP & GO (P&G) Service is specially designed to address those clients who need, on time, high quality
delivered bulk explosives. This is accomplished by using high-technology Mobile Manufacture Units (Open
Pit, Underground development, Underground uphole, Underwater, as indicated by the customer.
Open pit Different equipment technologies are used in

the corresponding applications of MAXAM
Civil construction Pump & Go service:
Underground
Quarry Open pit: FLEXITRUCK and SUPERTRUCK
Pumping rates:250 to 450 kg/min
BENEFITS Augering rates: 400 to 850 kg/min
Capacity: 8 to 24 T
MAXAM expertise helps customers in their
operations, with the following: Mechanical or chemical gassing
Real measurement: Control of blast results and

performance Underground Development: UG and UTP
Compliance with International Safety Standards Pumping rates: 50 kg/min

and MAXAM Corporative Safety Protocols. Capacity: 800 kg to 2,5 T
Deliver bulk explosive in each blasthole in the Multiple density system
quantity defined by the customer.
Digital information about the real loading Underground Production: UH
Guaranteed quantity and quality of the Pumping rates: 75 kg/min
products delivered: QC report
Capacity: 1.5 kg to 3,5 T
Continuous Quality Control during charging
operation Automatic loading control
Possibility to include dual hose service Remote system

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PUMP & GO SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
MAXAM’s experienced MMU truck/cassette

Operators use state-of-art technologies and bulk
products, with large international support from
TAP-Technical Application Department, Engineering
and R&D departments of MAXAM worldwide.
standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
requirements. Risk assessments and safety reviews
are an integral part of all MAXAM Blasting Services
Pump & Go Service is strongly recommended to
be carried out together with MAXAM Blast Design
Services.

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MAXAM BLASTING UNIVERSITY
MAXAM QUARRY BLASTING UNIVERSITY offers customized training opportunites. The courses are
designed to be short self-contained modules for new and experienced operators and supervisors who
have an interest in the mineral extraction industry, especially in the quarry industry. Classes are given in
English and Spanish. Taking multiple modules enables participants to obtain official certifications, such
as, a blaster’s permit.
Training for drilling and blasting MAXAM’s world class training is given by instructors
with extensive field experience. Training sessions
emphasize the theory and science behind modern
drilling and blasting practices. The focus on safety
BENEFITS and environment protection remain paramount.
Who can benefit: New and experienced staff Practical sessions Students work wIth certifed
working in the quarry industry or as suppliers to blasters and engineers to plan, design and execute
the quarry industry; staff of regulatory bodies, law drilling and blasting operations.
enforcement, police, armed forces, firemen. Other
staff working in the mining industry, in all kinds of
drilling and blasting, or as suppliers to the mineral
extraction industry can also benefit from these
courses.
Recognition: Each participant successfully
completing a module will be given a certificate of
accomplishment. Those completing all modules will
be recommended for the blaster’s exam.
Flexibility: Each module (except practical sessions)
is designed around one 2-4 hour long training
session. Entire courses last 1 week.

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UNIVERSITY
Value Services
COURSE MODULES Topography and Laser profiling

free face maps blast site data
Safety and environment in quarry entered into RIOBLAST.
operations.
Regulations.
Quarry operations and economics.
Explosives.
Initiation systems.
Basics of blasting.
Blast design & simulation with RIOBLAST generates drilling plan, blast
Drilling. plan and expected fragmentation, vibrations and safety zones.
Hauling. Boretrak checks blast holes

Crushing. optimize design for each blast
Basic Blast design in open pit mining and
quarries.
MAXAM’s highly trained staff
Vibrations and airblast. load, prime, stem and tie-up
Transportation and storage of dangerous equipment, advanced explosvies
goods. and initiation systems
Underground blasting. Blasts are recorded and

fragmentation is measured for
Advanced and special blasting techniques each blast. 100% fragmentation
and applications. is guaranteed.
Preparation and assistance for official

certification exam and permits.
Practical drilling and blasting*. A comprehensive blast report for every blast & monthly tracking
Practical blast measurements*.

safety, reducing environmental impact, reducing costs
and increasing transparency

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QUARRY & PIT AUDIT SERVICE
MAXAM’s Quarry & Pit Audit Service is suitable to ensure the highest standard on safety and quality
in blasting applications, by traking specially established KPIs. Audit is focused to corresponding issues,
critical for safety, production and/operation, marking improvement targets.
Open pit MAXAM´s experienced team use state-of-the-

Quarry and Civil construction art technologies, procedures and tools in order
to provide Quarry & Pit Audit services, which
can significant lead benefits to mine and quarry
operations.
BENEFITS Quarry & Pit Audit Service is indicated for customers
that have their own drilling and blasting operations
Improve the actual standard in safety, environment and need assistance to ensure quality and safety in
and quality by ensuring proper drilling and blasting their own activities.
design and best practices. All operations comply with internationally accepted
Real borehole do not always match the drilling plan standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
due to a range of factors. By auditing the blast, all requirements. Risk assessments and safety reviews
posible deviation can be quantified and improved. are an integral part of all MAXAM Blasting services.
Reduce the risk of unsafe or un inefficient blast by

auditing the operation; any problems in the drilling
and blasting can be speedily identified.

REACTIVE GROUND CONTROL SERVICE
REACTIVE GROUNDS are known hazards in metal mining. MAXAM’s Reactive Ground control service helps
customers test and identify reactive ground areas, implement appropriate drilling and blasting procedures,
and helps customers install a long term reactive ground identification and control plan. MAXAM Technical
Applications Group (TAP) partners with customers to implement a reactive ground policy on the mine site.
Metalic mining It is necessary to use both on site equipment

Coal mining –termometer, gas detector– and laboratory
equipment.
Other special situations
the-art technologies, products, tools and MAXAM’s
BENEFITS global expert network to design and implement
reactive ground control operations anywhere in the
world.
Safety
Reduce risk, evaluating and grading levels of standards and guidelines, and meet stringent safety
reactivity requirements.
Identify and delineate reactive ground areas
Control drilling & blasting on reactive grounds MAXAM can :
Explosive defintion accroding to reactivity
Establish field and site laboratories for
testing rock samples.
Put in place a long-term rock testing
program.
Establish drilling and blasting protocols.
Supply explosives and blasting accessories
tailored for use in reactive grounds.

RIOBLAST BLAST DESIGN SOFTWARE
Blasting Solutions
RIOBLAST - Blast Design and Simulation Software – is MAXAM’s in-house blasting software that can be
customized to address specific customer needs. As part of its standard structure, customers can customize
their needs by adding other tools and modules to the software in order to better fit its requirements.
APPLICATIONS STANDARD MODULE
Open pit The basic RIOBLAST software includes:

Special applications Project and Blast Management.
Underground Terrain/Bench Management.
Quarry and Civil Construction Blast Design and Simulation.
Basic Electronic trimming design.
BENEFITS Expected Fragmentation Distribution Curve.
MAXAM supports the development of standard and Basic Ground Vibration.

customized blast design with RIOBLAST software. Clearance Zone (flyrock).
Powerful and user-friendly 3D Blast Design and All simulation related to vibration and clearance
Simulation software. zones are linked to georeferential maps in order to
Simulate your blast before doing it in order to better evaluate neighbourhood impacts.
reach the perfect blast design.
Professional reporting and control of
information.
Georeferential maps to better evaluate
neighborhood access, structures and others.
Communication with MAXAM MMUs (Mobile
Manufacturing Units) for accuracy planned and
real charging operations.
Possibility to read face profiling data.
Adding value to your project by providing better
blast energy management.
Possibility of software customization in order to
attend cust.

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Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
The RIOBLAST customized package can include, but

is not limited to:
Advanced Vibration Module (attenuation law
analysis and signature hole analysis).
Dilution Module.
Heave movement.
Energy distribution.
Customized Reports and Data.
KPI Management Software.
Others under petition.
help you add value to your project by customizing
our RIOBLAST: Blast Design and Simulation Software,
reducing costs and increasing transparency.
Ore and Waste Dilution

control by energy, timing
and heave simulation.
Internal movement.

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ROCK CHARACTERIZATION SERVICE
ROCK CHARACTERIZATION helps mines and quarries to determine rock strength, blastibility, reactivity
and other properties. MAXAM’s Technical Applications Group (TAP) helps mines and quarries acquire and
analyze data for specific blast sites, or as part of a long term program, characterize rock over the entire
property. This information can be then used to determine improved drill and blast designs
Properties determined are:

APPLICATIONS
Rock type Floaters
Open pit Jointing Reactive ground
Underground Bedding Porosity
Tunneling Cavities
Quarry and Civil construction Hot ground
Water
BENEFITS
Density
The first step in blast design should be the knowledge Strength
of rock mass properties.
Faulting
Measure and classify rock type, strength, and
other properties. Weathering
Establish blasting parameters.

Help determine long term drilling and blasting
strategy.
Find and control drilling, blasting and
excavation in reactive grounds.
Save costs.
Reports.
EQUIPMENT
On site equipment –compass, load point test press,

seismograph– are used to determine on site rock
mass features. Geotechnical software helps in the
analysis and classification. Additionally, historical
data base or actual data are useful as well.
expert net-work to design and implement short and
long term rock characterization programs.

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ROCK CHARACTERIZATION SERVICE

METHODOLOGY
ROCK CHARACTERIZATION
SERVICE

staī, equipment
and supplies CLIENT & Reactive Grounds
MAXAM
MAXAM Mark out reactive grounds
Safety review, risk Risk assessments
assessment
DeĮne scope Emergency procedures
Protocols for access, drilling,
blasting, & excavation
Ongoing testing
Obtain Įeld data &
samples
Bedding & Jointing

RecommendaƟons
measurements.
(OpƟonal)
Presence of faults, weak
layers, weatheried rock,
boulders.
TesƟng & Analysis
Study reports
Static and
dynamic water
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by improving safety, reducing environmental
impact, reducing costs and increasing transparency

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ROCK-ON-GROUND SERVICES (ROG)
Blasting Solutions
ROCK-ON-GROUND (ROG) services deliver rock blasted to the required size on time. MAXAM’s Technical
Applications Group (TAP) helps customers optimize their drilling and blasting operations, bringing
unparalleled transparency, cost control and improved rock output. By delegating blast planning, blast
design, drilling, loading and blasting to MAXAM, mines and quarries convert fixed costs to variable costs.
In addition, MAXAM helps mines and quarries comply with onsite regulations and control inventory of
dangerous goods onsite.
Open pit MAXAM’s experienced technicians uses state-of-

Special applications ex-pert network to design and implement long term
Civil construction ROG operations anywhere in the world.
Quarry Each blast is designed and verified before execution.
No blast related work begins without a safety
review and a comprehensive risk assessment.
BENEFITS MAXAM tools use field information to develop and
calibrate prediction models used to control all risks
like flyrock, vibrations, misfires or cutoffs.
Pay for rock produced to a required
fragmentation, in a specific timeframe.
Discover hidden costs in drilling and blasting.
Reduce investment in drill rigs, and reduce
costs of drill rig operation and maintenance.
Improve performance of shovels, trucks and
primary crushers.
Improve inventory control of explosives and
accessories.
Improved regulatory compliance.
Reduce invoice processing.
Daily and monthly reporting.

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ROCK-ON-GROUND SERVICES (ROG)
Blasting Solutions
COURSE MODULES Topography and Laser

profiling the free face maps
blast site data into MAXAM´s
ROCK-ON-GROUND SERVICES (ROG) RIOBLAST software.a
DeĮne scope of Rolling producƟon

work forecast

ResponsibiliƟes blast for MAXAM Blast design & simulation with RIOBLAST generates drilling plan, blast
Contacts staī, equipment
ConŇict resoluƟon and supplies plan and expected fragmentation, vibrations and safety circlesv.
Boretrak checks blast holes and

Safety review, risk
Drill & blast assessment with RIOBLAST, helps optimize
speciĮcaƟons design for each blast
(site speciĮc
informaƟon, rock Blast site survey,
producƟon Blast design, Drill
schedule, safety, plan, Blast plan
environment, MAXAM’s highly trained staff
vibraƟon and other load, prime, stem and tie-up
requirements
(daily, weekly, Customer approval
monthly, annually), equipment, advanced explosvies
fragmentaƟon,
oversize, undersize,
and initiation systems
… etc.) Drlling and and drill
audit (CLIENT OR Blasts are recorded and
MAXAM)
Drill & blast
fragmentation is measured
program, KPI and for each blast
report deĮniƟons Loading, priming,
(rolling producƟon Ɵe-up, stemming
forecast, MAXAM and shooƟng
resource
assignment and
supply chain ( Site check
equipment, Blast reports
staī,supplies of KPI update A comprehensive blast report for every blast & monthly tracking
explosives and
accessories, … etc.) Daily and monthly
reports

safety, reducing environmental impact, reducing costs
and increasing transparency

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SHOTFIRING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
Shotfiring service is provided to MAXAM customers to make their blasting work easier providing expert
support in mines, quarries and civil works. Permitting safety assessment and execution are the responsibility
of the MAXAM crews and shotfirers. Knowledge of products and customer requirements are on behalf of
perfect results.
Execution
APPLICATIONS
Professionalism is the golden rule for MAXAM crew
during shotfiring service.
Open pit mining
Knowledge of MAXAM products and blasting
Civil works, OP and tunnelling technique.
Underground mining Professionalism and expertise.
Follow up of blast plan and preparing of blast
Quarrying report.
Underwater works Avoidance and remedial of cut-offs.
BENEFITS Environment
Most of the time, environmental issues have to be
The shotfiring service is based on the professionalism considered during shotfiring service.
of MAXAM personnel in charge of the execution of Noise reduction by controlling free face and
the work. Some rules covered include: stemming
Safety Vibration control, based in MIC (maximum
instantaneous charge) and timing, according
The main activity in blasting practice, Safety is to the blast plan.
covered during shotfiring service. Fumes avoidance, performing the loading
Risk assessment analysis prior to blasting. according to right procedure mainly in the
presence of water.
Comply with MAXAM standards in the Leaching avoidance, by elimination of
planning and execution of blasts. explosives spillage.
Clearance area calculation.
Post blast analysis.
Permits EQUIPMENT
Previously to the execution, needed permits have to
be obtained. Equipment used during shotfiring service is divided
between; loading equipment (in Bulk operations,
Certified shotfirers and blasters. MMUs and cassettes) and firing equipment (blasting
machines, stand alone or remote ones).
Official permits to do the blast.
Other auxiliary equipment is used during loading
Blast report and certificates in official and or
(measuring tape, stemming control pole, etc) and
customer format.
stemming (buckets or stemming machines).

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SHOTFIRING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
METHODOLOGY
Shotfiring service is performed in different steps,

covering the needs of the customer.
Definition of blast plan according to blast
design
Risk Assessment execution with the
customer representative and corrections of
dangerous items
Priming, loading –according to blast plan,
indicating changes-, stemming –controlling
length-, and tie up –according to timing
plan.
Clearance area execution according to
calculations.
Check the blast in order to detect cut-offs
and, eventually, remediation of them.
Evaluation of blast results.
Blast report preparation and sign off.
The documentation generated during shotfiring

service is the proof of the work done, measuring
the results of the blast in several ways:
Explosive and initiation systems used, type
and quantity
Issues and special remarks during the
execution of the blast
Results obtained in terms of fragmentation,
vibrations, heave, fumes, etc.
The blast report is a complete summary of shotfiring
work.

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STEEL HARDENING
Metals made with manganese steel alloys (Hadfield Steel) can be pre-hardened to significantly increase
their useful working life.Typical hardness increases from 200 HBW to 350 HBW or more. As measured on
the Brinell Scale.
MAXAM’S metal hardening facility in Paramo de Masa (Spain) can process a range of objects of different
sizes and weights. In addition, this hardening process can be implemented in the customers locations or
in MAXAM facilities.
Stone crusher jaws MAXAM’s full service facility in Paramo de Masa

(Spain) offers customers a complete service, which
Excavator teeth includes prehardening preparation, shooting
Railway crossings and quality checks. A specialized technical
team provides recommendations relating to the
Manganese steel alloy components. application technique.
BENEFITS
Typical hardness increases from 200 HBW to 350

HBW or more.
Treatment help railway crossings comply with one
or more of the following standards: EN15689 (EU),
AREMA 100-08 (USA), ETA 03-03 (Australia), and
GOST 7370-98, FTS ZT CP 015- 99 (Russia)
MAXAM RIOMETAL technical data
MAXAM supplies adhesive sheet explosive
(RIOMETAL) for metal hardening and other
metalworking applications.
Thickness: 2 mm to 6 mm
Width: 400 mm, máximum.
Band length: 10 m
Detonation velocity: 6500 m/s
UN classification: UN no. 0084, class 1.1D

UNDERWATER BLASTING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
MAXAM is one of the world leaders in using Bulk explosives in underwater blasting. RIOFLEX –a high
energy flexible explosive- combined with special Mobile Manufacturing Units –cassettes- technology, and
a well-developed procedure that includes customized blast design allows to achieve excellent results in
terms of fragmentation, productivity and safety.
APPLICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND PRODUCTS
Ports and Channels MAXAM basic key equipment and products for
Underwater blasting are:
Marine mining
RIOFLEX MARINE explosive
Rivers and Sea
UW Cassettes
Salty and fresh water
RIOBLAST software
BENEFITS RIOFLEX MARINE. The main product successfully

used is RIOFLEX MARINE. This is an explosive
The use of Bulk explosives –sensitized in the with great performance characteristics, based on
hole- provides huge advantages in terms of watergel technology, gas sensitized and cross-
manufacture, transport and storage due to the linked, representing one of the greatest technologies
use of Oxidant Matrix (Classification 5.1) in bulk applications. With a variable density and
energy that can be adjusted, it is a water-proof
High productivity achievements due to likely product that can stay inside a wet borehole with
bigger drilling patterns when compared to static water up to four weeks without changing
patterns loaded with packaged explosives. its characteristics and performance, in regular
Possibility to decrease the total time needed conditions.
to perform all Drilling and Blasting activities, MMU-UW CASSETTES. High –tech adaptable
decreasing customers´ fixed costs when pumping units, developed by MAXAM, are used
compared with traditional techniques. in the loading of explosives on drilling platforms.
Excellent and flexible fragmentation results These units assure the accuracy in the quantity of
to perfectly meet the need of the dredging explosive per borehole –to avoid vibrations issues-
equipment utilized. and avoid spillage.
Specialized technical assistance to study and

control all environmental effects such as
ground vibrations and hydraulic shockwaves.
Adaptable high-tech Mobile manufacturing
Units –UW cassettes- custom designed to
drilling platform specifications.
Complete set of comprehensive reporting and
documentation.
Continuous Quality and Safety programs.

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UNDERWATER BLASTING SERVICE
Blasting Solutions
Safety in the use, adequate production –up to 100

kg/min-, accuracy in loading and efficiency –low
maintenance needed- are the main features of UW
cassettes.
RIOBLAST. MAXAM simulation, blast design

and analysis software, developed in-house. It is
perfectly suitable to address specific underwater
blasting issues by performing comprehensive
simulations on charging, timing, ground vibrations
and fragmentation before the blast. The combination of these three aspects is
MAXAM´s experienced team is, in fact, the third fundamental for the success of underwater projects.
part of the combination of equipment and tools to
assure successful underwater projects.
METHODOLOGY
MAXAM’s experienced team uses state-of-the art

technologies, bulk products and initiation systems
to provide Underwater Blasting Services.
There are three major factors or objectives associated
with underwater blasting operations:
Specific fragmentation size
Ground vibrations and Hydraulic shock
waves control
High production schedule

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VIBRATION STUDY
& SIGNATURE HOLE ANALYSIS
Vibration and air blast studies help mines and quarries to proactively control and predict vibration and
air blast from drilling and blasting, helping them comply with applicable standards and regulations and
improve their drilling and blasting practices. Signature Hole Analysis is an advanced technique used to
predict and control blast induced vibrations. MAXAM’s Technical Application Group (TAP) uses RIOTRONIC
electronic initiation systems, RIOBLAST software suite and other tools to design and successfully execute
complex blasts.
Open pit Standard seismographs and additional accesories

– accelerometers, hydrophones, multichannel
Underground and tunneling receivers– are used in vibrations analysis. Specific
Special applications wave analysis software is necesary as well; RIOBLAST
is MAXAM’s special software for that purpose.
Quarry and Civil construction
BENEFITS expert network to design and implement short and
long term vibration and air blast control programs.
Vibration calculations help define better blast
design:
Maintain operating license.
Improve community relations.
Reduce risk of vibration damage to
structures and buildings vibration.
Reduce risk of noise pollution and air blast
damage.
Reduced mineral loss.
Optimize drilling and blasting.
Improve ore extraction methods.
Extend mine life in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Increase blast size.
Reduce blast frequency.

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VIBRATION STUDY & SIGNATURE HOLE ANALYSIS
METHODOLOGY
VIBRATION STUDY
SERVICE

staī, equipment
and supplies CLIENT &
MAXAM
MAXAM
Safety review, risk

assessment
DeĮne scope
Obtain Įeld data &

samples
MAXAM’s RIOBLAST software suite uses waveforms
recorded from signature holes to help design
customized blasts, delay timings and initiation
RecommendaƟons sequences
(OpƟonal)
TesƟng & Analysis
Study reports

costs and increasing transparency.
3D simulations predict expected vibration profiles

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VIBRATION AND AIR
OVER PRESSURE MONITORING
Ground vibration is generated from all blasts as a result of the sudden compression of the rock surrounding
the blasthole. This results in a powerful compressive wave motion in the surrounding rock that radiates
out in a spherical shape from the blasthole. These vibration waves attenuate rapidly as they lose energy
at each geological boundary and the energy is spread over a larger and larger surface area until it finally
dies out at some distance from the blasthole. Air overpressure is the part of the wave that reaches the
atmosphere.
APPLICATIONS
Open pit mining and quarry

Civil works, OP and tunelling
Underground mining
Underwater blast
EQUIPMENT
BENEFITS
Specific seismographs and microphones are the
adequate equipment for monitoring and measuring
The air blast and vibration monitoring service is a ground vibrations and air overpressure. Some
management solution offering blast design and relevant features of the equipment are:
execution supported by sophisticated measurement
and statistical modeling techniques that are Ergonomic and strength in rough conditions.
designed to assist customers make blast design Self-contained and small.
decisions that recognize the likely vibration or air
blast impacts for a given point, structure or site. Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) and Frequency
ranges in Blasting levels.
Maintain license to operate.
Communication and wave analysis using PC
Preserve mine reputation. software.
Reduced mineral loss. Properly trained personnel is necessary for this
service. MAXAM can provide this personnel or even
Minimize costly/inefficient alternative methods can provide training
of ore extraction.
Improved community relations.
Extended mine life in environmentally sensitive
areas.
Increased economy scales and reduced blasting
frequency.
Improved SH&E and loss profile.

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VIBRATION AND AIROVER PRESSURE MONITORING
METHODOLOGY
Vibrations and overpressure monitoring consist in

the measurement of levels of vibration and pressure
generated by one blast and their comparison with
standard limits.
One step beyond vibration monitoring vibration
analysis, consisting in calculating attenuation
formula for a specific blast design and for each rock
mass. Methodology is quite complex and consists
of:
Test blast program, shooting a number of single
holes and measuring in a number of locations.
Statistical and empirical simulation (measures
and peak values) .
PPV attenuation formula: V=K Q^α D^(-β)
Frequency Attenuation formula: F=K D^(-β)
PPV limits analysis and definition.
MIC (maximum instantaneous charge)
-Distance Table that allows do the blast
design assuring that no vibrations are over
the limit.

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VELOCITY OF DETONATION
MONITORING
Velocity of Detonation (VOD) is an important measure of explosive material characteristics as the

performance of explosive invariably depends on its velocity of detonation. The power/ strength of explosive
causes fragmentation of the solid structure; determines the efficiency of the Blast performed. It is an
established fact that measuring velocity of detonation gives a good indication of the strength and hence
the efficiency of the explosives used.
Economical:
APPLICATIONS
Determine the minimum booster size and type
for any explosive column by measuring the run-
Open pit up VODs in full scale blasting environments.
Civil construction
Determine the minimum length of explosive
Underground column to use as an explosive deck in decked
holes, considering the ingress of stemming
Quarry
and drill cuttings, water pick-up etc… and
the explosive run-up distance to full VOD
requirements.
BENEFITS
Safety, Quality and Environmental: EQUIPMENT
Determine detonation performance –low or There are some commercial devices that can be used
high-, or failure thay may have occurred in the to determine VOD:
explosive column.
Some of them portable and low cost, useful for
Test the VoD as Quality Control to verify periodic QC control in the operations
product specifications.
Others are more sophisticated to perform more
Determine the effects of detonating cord complex analysis
downlines on explosives.
Analysis software is an important requirement, in
Check timing accuracy of electric, electronic order to get more accurate results.
and non-electric delay detonators in full scale
blasting environments. Most of the actual commercial devices are based
on measuring continuous wire resistance during an
Evaluate length and type of material to use explosive column´s detonation. Multipoint methods
as stemming in decks to avoid sympathetic are old-fashioned.
detonation, and/or explosive deck
desensitisation.
Determine the effects of dynamic pressures
from adyacent holes on gas and micro-balloon
sensitized products.
Determine the effects of water, drill cuttings,
rocks, stemming etc… trapped within the
bottom, middle and top of the explosive
column.

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VELOCITY OF DETONATION MONITORING
METHODOLOGY
Measurement methodology consists in using a high

resistance cable –probecable- along the borehole
length. The cable will be destroyed and short-
circuited continuously by detonation shock wave
and voltage variation will also be registered.
Cable has to be in a right position, without loops or
rounds that could affect accuracy of measurement.
Safety rules have to be considered as well, in order
to avoid loss of the equipment or even personal
injuries.
VOD record graphic VoD probe placement

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WALL STABILITY
Unstable walls and slopes represent a major safety hazard. Wall failure causes safety risk and can lead to
mine disruptions and increased costs. MAXAM’s Technical Application Group (TAP) helps customers design
their drill and blast operations to reduce the risk of such events.
Open pit Seismographs.

Underground
Tunneling
Quarry
BENEFITS
Customer benefits include:

Customized drill and blast plan given rock
characteristics.
Reduced mine disruptions.
Reduced mineral loss.
Reduced vibrations.
Extended mine life in environmentally
sensitiveareas.
Rioblast Software.
Reduced blasting frequency.
Increased blast size.

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WALL STABILITY
METHODOLOGY
2D laser profiling is suitable for drilling definition,

as a practical tool. The recommended step by step
procedure is:
1. Conduct site survey
2. Classify slope and failure potential
3. Design and execute optimum drill
and blast plan
4. Check slope stability after blast

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WASTE OIL TREATMENT
Mines generate waste oil as a by product of their equipment and maintenance operations. MAXAM’s TAP
team can help the mine set up a facility to treat this waste oil so that it can be used as a fuel in bulk
explosives, or used in a steam boiler. This treatment is environmentally friendly and practically eliminates
all such waste oils.
APPLICATIONS METHODOLOGY
Open pit Waste management is an important part of all mine

operations. Regulations in most countries require
Underground waste to be classified and managed. One strategy
uses the well known five-step methodology:
BENEFITS
Waste oil treatment provides some advantages to

the customer:
Reduce environmental impact.
Convert waste and hazardous residue into
energy.
MAXAM’s waste oil treatment process, shown in the

flow chart below, can be set up easily and quickly at
any mine site.
MINE WORKSHOP
Workshop IBC
Waste oil pump
Įlter Waste oil
Diesel fuel
Oil tank farm
IBC
Process tank
Waste oil
Filter Filter
Explosive plant
& & Waste oil
Steam boiler
pump SeƩling tank 1 pump Ready for use
….
Purge
water
SeƩling tank 2

MAXAMCorp.International, S.L
Contact: tap@maxam.net

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The present Service Catalogue offers Technical Data Sheets

First row position, real distance between the

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2D laser proﬁling is suitable for drilling deﬁnition,

Mark the drilling pattern and adjust the

Relevant information to prepare blast report and

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BENEFITS Vibration control, by deﬁning real toe and the

Bench angle, theoretical borehole deﬁnition. Angular encoder accuracy: 0.02º

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In order to get the best results, it is necessary to

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MAXAM’s experienced engineers use state-of-the-

Pay for rock produced to a required

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METHODOLOGY Topography and Laser proﬁling

BEFORE STARTING SERVICE

Define scope of Rolling production

Site access for each MAXAM

Drill & blast Boretrak checks blast holes

Contact MAXAM to explore how to add value

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Open pit MAXAM uses speciﬁc technical equipment such as

MAXAM can provide Blast Design service to its

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Blast design methodology consists of the following procedures:

The whole process is summarized in a document that is

Eventually, Blast Design service is integrated in larger technical

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Open pit Different brands and even technologies can be

Cable probe. Applications in non-magnetic rocks.

Blast optimization: Blast plan deﬁnition using

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Rodded probe. Application in magnetic rocks and

In order to get the best results, it is necessary

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Open pit MAXAM’s experienced engineers use state-of-the-

Continuous Improvement programs can generate

Some recent initiatives:

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A standard procedure is used to perform CIPs, that

MAXAM’s expertise seamlessly integrates ﬁeld

MAXAM’s technicians work with customer

Explore how MAXAM Blasting Solutions can help

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MAXAM’s experienced technicians use state-of-

BENEFITS Risk assessments and safety reviews are an integral

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MAXAM’s experienced technicians use state-of-

As a special technical Service, the completity of

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METHODOLOGY Call MAXAM to explore how to add value to

Blasted Volume (m3)

OBTAIN FIELD DATA 30

WASTE IN ORE 10 2000