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Cost Per Ton Blasted

Reduce blasting costs with accurate estimations and planning

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Overview

Accurately estimating cost per ton blasted is critical for mine financial planning and forecasting. However, the complexity of variations in ore quality and mineralogy can significantly impact blasting costs. The accurate modeling of ore bodies is essential to mitigate these geological variations.

Furthermore, evolving environmental regulations and fluctuating explosive prices (ANFO) are variables that cannot be controlled internally. For the most precise cost estimations, accurate measuring and monitoring of blast results are needed (by crew, drill, and zone). Fragmentation, dig limits/dilution, stockpile constraints, and maintenance scheduling add further complexity and opportunity to reduce costs and improve blast outcomes.

Key Client Challenges

How can we accurately predict ore variability and mineralogy to optimize blast design parameters and reduce cost per ton blasted?

What are the most effective blast design techniques and technologies to achieve the desired fragmentation and minimize overblasting and underblasting?

How can we balance the need for cost control in our blast processes with the imperative to maintain safety onsite for personnel?

What drill and blast monitoring tools and systems can we adopt to improve cost per ton blasted estimation and operational planning?

How YCP Unison Can Help

By implementing advanced performance analytics, barriers such as poor ore quality or variances in blast outcomes can be identified early. This information can then be communicated to the appropriate organizational level with an effective escalation process in place to highlight variances, and corrections can be implemented accordingly.

At YCP Unison, we identify opportunities that exist for improved collaboration and coordination between drilling, blasting, and other mining departments to improve cost per ton blasted.