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1 GENERAL

1.1 PURPOSE

Establish safe work methodology for processes:

a) The initiation of the X-Booster and Miniblaster products with No. 8 Detonator and NP10 detonating
cord

1.2 SCOPE

To be applied in the following products:

Product Container Initiator
Detonator No. 8
X-Booster 150
Pentolite 55/45 &
X-Booster 900
Detonating cord

Pentolite 55/45 Miniblaster Detonator No. 8

1.3 PERSONAL PROTECTION ITEMS

• Cotton fabric over 60% cotton.

• Safety shoes.
• Legionnaire hat.
• Dark safety glasses.
• SPF 50+ UV blocker.
• Hyflex gloves.
• Microflex Nitrile Gloves 93/260 – 93/252. (optional)
• Paper diver (optional)

Produced by: Reviewed by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

Pablo Urzúa Pablo Urzúa Rodrigo Marin Gricelda Ferrer
Blasting Test Supervisor Blasting Test Supervisor HSEC Quality Assurance Head

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1.4 RESOURCES

• Primed safety fuse with Detonator No. 8

• Insulating strap.
• Huincha from Enaex.
• Zoom hook.
• Full equipment 4x4 truck
• Radiocomunication.
• Emergency kit.
• Detonators holder drawer.
• Matches

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2 RESPONSIBLE (centered tables)

RESPONSIBLE ACTIVITY
o Authorize the Instructions.
Head of Quality Assurance o Disseminate and evaluate the instructions to all area personnel.
Department o Deliver the necessary resources so that the following instructions are
fulfilled.
o Evaluate and implement improvements for the appropriate process of
this activity.
Blasting Test Supervisor
o Instruct and control compliance with this procedure.
o Verify that the methodology and field controls are complied with.
o They will be responsible for carrying out the activities described in these
instructions within a period of 4 business days from the date of
Blasting Equipment
manufacture of the products to be analyzed.
o Respect the methodology and controls established in the instructions.

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3 WORK INSTRUCTION FOR VOD MEASUREMENT WITH DETONATOR

N°8

3.1 Container Preparation

3 tests per product are considered to carry out the test.The containers must be prepared by the assistants of the
Blasting Test Team, this to control the VOD of the finished product. The preparation is carried out in the Quality
area for which the following containers must be used according to manufacture: Miniblaster and/or X-Booster.
For VOD measurement, 6 containers with holes with their brass pin are required.

At the end of the preparation, they must be taken to the APD area and delivered to the Lead Operator, so that they
can manage the filling of the sample(s) with pentolite product. Quality Monitor will track the completion of tests.

3.2 Removal of APD test tube for sampling:

Before being removed from the APD line, finished product samples must be visually inspected to verify that none
of them present anomalies in their appearance; they must be in good condition. Later they are moved to the testing
field for Detonation Transmission control.

When removing the samples, if they comply with the visual inspection, it must be noted in the sample preparation
and withdrawal record book with identification, what is being removed. If the sample is not in good condition, the
sample is rejected and the reason for non-removal is noted in the book. In addition, supervision will be informed
identifying the sample lot that does not comply. Testing will not be performed on damaged products.

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3.3 VOD test preparation with Detonator No. 8

3.3.1 Miniblaster VOD measurement

For this test, 3 Miniblaster containers cut at the end where the detonator is positioned, and 1 complete Miniblaster
are prepared. They must be joined with adhesive tape, leaving the connection sensors for measurement at one end
and a No. 8 Detonator must be inserted at the other end as shown in the following image:

The Explomet equipment is configured with the required measurement data and the fuse is lit.
It is expected in the Security Zone until its detonation.

3.3.2 Test Completion

After the scheduled detonations have been carried out, the suspended dust must dissipate, and the detonation site
is reviewed to ensure complete detonation.

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3.3.3 VOD measurement X-Booster 150

For this test, 3 containers of X-Booster 150 are prepared. They must be joined with adhesive tape, leaving the
connection sensors for measurement at one end, and inserting a Detonator No. 8 at the other end, as reflected in
the following image.

The Explomet equipment is configured with the required measurement data and the fuse is lit.
It is expected in the Security Zone until its detonation.

3.3.2 Test Completion

After the scheduled detonations have been carried out, the suspended dust must dissipate, and the detonation site
is reviewed to ensure complete detonation.

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3.3.3 VOD measurement X-Booster 900

Three containers of X-Booster 900 are prepared for this test. They should be joined with adhesive tape, leaving
the connection sensors for measurement at one end, and inserting a Detonator No. 8 at the other end, as depicted
in the following image:

The Explomet equipment is configured with the required measurement data and the fuse is lit.
It is expected in the Security Zone until its detonation.

3.3.2 Test Completion

After the scheduled detonations have been carried out, the suspended dust must dissipate, and the detonation site
is reviewed to ensure complete detonation.

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4 WORK INSTRUCTION INITIATION WITH NP10 DETONATING CORD

3.1.3 VOD test preparation:

Once installed in the test field, the cartridges are prepared as follows: (applicable to X-Booster 150 and X-Booster
900)
A maximum of 1 meter of NP10 detonating cord is cut

The detonating cord must be inserted through the through pin found in the cover.
Tie a knot away from the end (approximately 10 cm) and fit it into the tip of the through pin hole, this to ensure
that the cord does not come out of the X-Booster. The following image serves as a reference:

Finally, at the end of the excess cord, secure Detonator No. 8 with insulating tape and light the fuse.

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3.1.4 Test Completion

After the scheduled detonations have been carried out, the suspended dust must dissipate, and the detonation site
is reviewed to ensure complete detonation.

5 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
Reference for the preparation of this Instruction: European Standard EN 13631-November 10, 2003

6 6 CONTROL OF MODIFICATIONS

Version Date Description Responsible

01 02-15-2024 Document creation Pablo Urzúa