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BMT’s New FED2.0 Webinar

Just in case you missed our most recent webinar … Join Oliver as he discusses all the new features and benefits of the new and improved Flight Enabled Detector 2.0.      If you would like more information from the team, please fill in the form below and we will have your local BMT […]

BMT’s NEW FLIGHT ENABLED DETECTOR 2.0

POST BLAST ORE LOCATION DATA COLLECTED SWIFTLY AND SAFELY   The below video has been updated and includes the new winch mechanism. Since the exciting release of our FED in November 2019, where we released our new semi-autonomous detector at IMARC, our R&D team has continued to work on enhancing this solution to broaden its […]

Modeling is a Guess; Measure for Success …Because #NoTwoBlastsAretheSame

Differences in Explosive Properties, Blast Design, Rock Properties, and Boundary Conditions between blasts mean that no two blasts are the same. Accounting for Inherent variability is critical! Attempts to use these inputs to model or predict both horizontal and vertical blast movement without direct measurement do not account for the inherent variability in both magnitude […]

METS Ignited Showcase at IMARC 2020 …

Just in case you missed this session during #IMARC2020 ..catch up on the many pearls of wisdom shared by some of the industry’s startup and scaleup success stories. METS Ignited CEO, Adrian Beer hosts this great assembly of leaders. Join BMT’s CEO Jacques Janse for the METS Success Stories Session held last Thursday. Other great […]

Thanks Australian Mining for the great recap – October Issue

We are always so proud of our Hall of Fame status ! It’s always great hearing the story behind our innovative technology and the advancements that have been made since. Australian Mining speaks with our CEO, Jacques Janse, about our technology, how this blast-proof technology was developed and continues to be the only system that […]

Our Latest Webinar: Tackling Ore Grade Misclassification with BMT

Join our Technical Lead and Senior Consultant Harrison Ingham as he disseminates intel on the real issues of Ore Grade Misclassification     If you would like to know more or continue the conversation of how we can help your Mines grade control … reach out to us today    

Upgrade now to the new BMM Explorer v3.7 Software

BMM Explorer v3.7 has some amazing new performance and user interface improvements Key-Value proposition: • Allows for more accurate ore grading, reducing smelter penalty charges New features include: • Value Calculator now supports multiple commodities • Iron Ore value calculations account for impurities with two methods – Penalties and Indexes. • Quick Value Calculator User […]

Unexpected Ore Movement – Webinar

With Jeff Loeb and Alyssa Kendir If you missed our recent live webinar … you can view the recorded event below. Jeff and Alyssa, both based in North America, outline the importance of accounting for ore movement during blasting and what unexpected movements can happen The live event enabled the viewers to ask some really […]

So many reasons to start working with BMT … our customers explain why!

BMT has worked within the mining space for the last 15 years, during this time we have developed a very enviable selection of case studies that have outlined how much value BMT continues to add by including BMM’s into their mining operation. We have, however, over this time, also discovered many other wonderful benefits the […]

Modelling is a Guess; Measure for Success

A technical evaluation of the benefit of measuring 3-D blast movement over modelling to maximize ore recovery This paper, supported by publicly available technical papers and case studies carried out by leaders in the blast movement space as well as employees and customers of BMT, shows that measured 3D vectors are an integral part of […]

BMT’s new software v3.6, aiding the interface between precision and production due to misclassification

There are many challenges that Iron Ore and Porphyry Copper mines face to determine the most effective blast design and develop the most effective ore recovery. BMT’s BMM system is becoming the most globally trusted system; the go-to system that supports ore polygon data and the blast, the most chaotic event in a heterogeneous environment. […]

Hexagon Official Update: Our response to COVID-19

To our customers dealing with the effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please be assured that we remain committed to you and to the success of your business. Your health and well-being continue to be our priority, just as it is for our employees and the communities in which we work. We are a global technology company, […]

BMM Explorer v3.6 is now available.

One of our biggest software updates yet has just been released ! BMM Explorer v3.6 Transforming 3D Movement Vector Data into effective mining outcomes ! The most up-to-date release of our Blast Movement software. Existing customers: Click through to our support page and DOWNLOAD NOW New Customers: Reach out to our sales team to find […]

Shaping Australia’s ‘Future of Mining’ … BMT will be there and presenting!

The third edition of the Future of Mining Australia covers a vast range of content spanning the entire mining life cycle, focusing on the innovations and technologies driving the industry forward with senior representation from mining companies, service providers, government, finance and research organisations. Blast Movement Technologies are Bronze Partners at Future of Mining Australia […]

Join us at SME MineXchange, 23-26 February 2020, Phoenix Arizona

SME MineXchange is an excellent opportunity to share innovative ideas, best practices and explore cutting-edge research in the world of mining and metallurgy. Our Consultants Harrison Ingham and Alyssa Kendir are apart of the technical program under the ‘Innovations in Drill and Blast Mining Operations’, presenting on Wednesday 26th February at 9.05 and 11.05 am […]

A new decade and a new owner: Hexagon Acquires Blast Movement Technologies

Swedish software giant, Hexagon announces its acquisition of Blast Movement Technologies (click on this link) ‘BMT will be fully consolidated as of today, operating within the mining unit of Hexagon’s Geosystems division.’ Who is Hexagon? Hexagon is a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous technologies. Putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, and […]

ALABC recognises BMT’s ongoing work in the region … Australia Latin America Business Excellence Award 2019

Amongst the glitz and glamour of last Friday nights 30th Anniversary Black Tie Gala Dinner in Sydney, ALABC celebrated the wonderful business relationships that some large and not-so-large companies have developed with Latin America. The region is one of Australia’s most important trade partners with many industries finding a mutual ground to grow business. As […]

Changing the way we collect data post-blast, our latest innovation, the Flight Enabled Detector

 With so many benefits when utilising our unique BMM system, BMT continues to create new ways more mines can access this technology. By the introduction of our new Flight Enabled Detector (FED), we are, amongst other benefits, removing the need for employees to walk the muck pile. This great new piece of hardware continues […]

“Redefining Grade Control Resilience in Challenging Ore Bodies” BMT featured in the latest Mining Executive Magazine

The latest edition of The Mining Executive features a comprehensive 360-degree look at Blast Movement Technologies. So great to see such a well-written article talking all things BMT with our CEO, Jacques Janse. Thank you to all the team at the magazine that put so much effort into collating such a telling story ! Pause […]

Join us as we launch our latest innovation … the Flight Enabled Detector (FED)

BMT will be attending these upcoming events to highlight the launch of the new Flight Enabled Detector (FED) Future of Mining Americas … Jeff Loeb will be presenting 22/10 @ 12.30 Both Lance and Jeff will be attending both days. IMARC Melbourne … Booth M5 and includes FED on display. Official presentation and drinks on […]

Honoured to be shortlisted for Best New Technical Study … Mining Journal Awards 2019

Exciting times continue for BMT… with the return of London’s Mining Journal Awards for 2019. This prestigious international event is back with winners announced on September 27, 2019. The awards will recognise outstanding companies and individuals across various categories. BMT has secured a shortlisting place in “Best New Technical Study” category for our work with […]

BMT is headed to Brazil for the upcoming Exposibram 2019, 9-12 September

  Hello Brazil! Are you going to Exposibram 2019 in Belo Horizonte? Come and say hi to Marcell Silveira who will be attending the congress! Marcell will be there the whole week (Sep 9 – 12). Considered one of Latin America’s biggest mining exhibitions, EXPOSIBRAM 2019 will bring together hundreds of business people and representatives […]

New and improved BMM Explorer v3.5 is available … Download NOW!

  Our latest update … BMM Explorer v3.5 is now available for download. BMM Explorer V 3.5 comes with numerous performance and user interface improvements: SED data can now be conveniently imported with just one selection (Please refer to chapter 17). The algorithm to automatically create a perimeter based on blast holes and ore polygons […]

Join us at Geomin MinePlanning 2019 for a joint BMT & Teck Presentation

  Blast Displacement at Teck Carmen de Andacollo, a Copper & Gold Mine located in central Chile. Join Marcell Silveira, Consulting Engineer with BMT along with Víctor Araya and Claudio Gómez from CdA, one of BMT’s valued customers, as they present and discuss all aspects of blast displacement. Our presentation details … Where:  Hotel Sheraton […]

“Leaving nothing to chance” … Endeavour Magazine July 2019

Thank you Endeavour Magazine for such a great article in this months edition. Joined by our very own Jeff Loeb, BMT’s Head Global Consultant, readers are taken on a journey that delves deep into the core and culture of BMT. Click on image below to link to the full article … starting on page 37

Our latest Voice of Customer video … Nzema Gold Mine incorporates our BMM system

At BMT our values are focused around our customer and ensuring we are offering superior service and outcomes. Blast Movement Technologies enjoys hearing from our customers that are embracing new mining tech and sharing their journey. Innovative operators such as Nzema Gold Mine are incorporating our new technology, BMM System, and gaining a greater understanding […]

Exponor Chile is here … join us at the Austrade Zone, Booth 457

A world leading event in the mining tech space, come and say ‘Hi” to Ross Hafner, BMT’s Global Sales Manager & Marcell Silveira, BMT’s South American Consulting Engineer at this years Exponor … we are part of the Australian contingent Austrade Zone Booth 457. Exponor is an exhibition of global technology and innovation for the […]

Austmine 2019 Mining Innovation: The Next Horizon

  Blast Movement Technologies are excited to part-take in Austmine 2019, find us at stand 52, part of the Jolimont Global Mining Systems stand. If you too are attending, please call in and see what’s new on BMT’s horizon! Austmine, a leading industry body for the Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, with […]

Damang Ghana – Saving US$260,000 in one month by implementing the BMM System

BMT is excited to bring you our very latest “Voice of Customer” Film featuring Damang Ghana. BMT values the ability to work with innovative operators such as Damang that welcome  innovation and technology to improve the overall success of the team. Damang is located in south western Ghana, approximately 300km by road from Accra the […]

Join BMT at CIM Convention 2019 Montreal QC, 28 April-1 May

  Blast Movement Technologies Jeff Loeb and Harrison Ingham are looking forward to attending the up and coming CIM Convention at Palais des Congrès de Montréal, Quebec. CIM is one of Canada’s leading mining industry gatherings, we hope to see you there enjoying the packed itinerary full of technical presentations including one from our own BMT […]
Maxim presenting on blast movement in Kazakhstan

Visit Blast Movement Technologies at MINEX Kazakhstan 2019

Blast Movement Technologies is exhibiting and speaking at MINEX 2019, 3 – 4 April, Astana, Kazakhstan. We invite you to meet us during the event to learn more about the potential impact blast movement at your mine. Find us at Booth 1 Enter our competition to win a “fair dinkum” Crocodile Dundee hat Hear Maxim […]
Sara Holden using BMM Explorer

Golden Queen Mining Company to present at SME 2019

Golden Queen Mining Company’s senior geologist, Sara Holden, will share how the ore control team has increased ore recovery by accounting for blast movement at the Annual conference of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration. Paper Title: Minimizing Dilution and Ore Loss by Accounting for Blast Movement at Golden Queen Mining Company’s Soledad Mountain […]
Sara Holden Senior geologist

Golden Queen Mining Company – Soledad Mountain Project

Golden Queen Mining Company‘ s Soledad Mountain Project is a narrow vein-hosted gold/silver deposit. Senior geologist, Sara Holden, describes how, during their first year of mining, the ore control team implemented blast movement monitoring to control ore loss and dilution. Blast movement monitors are installed at mid-bench locations. Post-blast, the horizontal movement vectors are calculated, […]
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BMM Explorer V 3.4 is now available

The latest version of BMM Explorer, V3.4, is now available for download. In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, BMM Explorer V 3.4 includes: A new Value Calculator Wizard and an additional Value Calculator Report, which allow you to run the Value Calculator on multiple blasts and to generate a summary report. A function […]
Blast movement technologies hall of fame 2018

Blast Movement Technologies joins Export Hall of Fame

BMT’s ongoing export growth was recognised at the 56th Australian Export Awards (AEA). The export Hall of Fame is awarded to companies who have won the national export award three times. BMT won the AEA in 2017, 2015 and 2014. BMT joins other Australian METs Hall of Fame winners, Russell Mineral Equipment, Ausenco, Clough Engineering […]

BMT’s innovative solution recognised by Australian Mining’s Prospect Award

BMT has been recognised for our innovative Blast Movement Monitoring system in the 2018 Australian Mining Prospect Awards with the Austmine Innovative Mining Solution Award. We are honoured to be selected winner from such a strong shortlist of innovative mining technology companies. By continuing to expand our operations in Australia, with a new office opening in Perth, and […]

Anaconda Mining’s culture of innovation maximizes production and minimizes their environmental footprint

BMT customer, Anaconda Mining, describes how the company embraces innovation in the November issue of Mining Global. In an interview with Mining Global, Gordana Slepcev, chief operating officer, talks about how the company culture enables them to better embrace and implement innovation and safety programs. “For the first time in our company’s history we have […]

Cost-benefit comparison of polypipe (BVIs) vs blast movement monitors at White Foil Gold Mine, WA

This summary outlines the cost benefit of using BMMs vs lower cost polypipe method of blast movement monitoring. White Foil’s geology team compared polypipe (BVIs) to the BMM system1. Read the complete AusIMM paper here. While polypipe is a cheaper alternative, the BMM system was shown to track ore and waste boundaries more effectively, resulting in better […]

Model or measure blast movement to maximise ore recovery in open cast mines?

This study compares the economic impact of modelling versus measuring blast movement at a Canadian gold mine. Movement of ore-waste boundaries to post-blast positions was identified by direct measurement and also by modeled distance in four blasts. The paper contents includes: Can blast movement be modelled? Blast movement variability Blast dynamics Modelling vs measurement examples […]

BMT Innovative Mining Solution finalist

We’re honoured that our blast movement monitoring system is a finalist in Australian Mining’s 2018 Prospect Awards. Winners are announced Oct 18 in Sydney. Again this year, top mining technology providers make up the Austmine-sponsored Innovative Mining Solution category. Other contenders include: Deepcore Sound Enclosure (Deepcore Drilling) Production Optimiser (Minnovare) Automated Drone Platform (Airobotics) Containerveyor […]

Blast Movement Technologies presents at MINEX 2018, Moscow, Oct 2-4

Blast Movement Technologies to exhibit and present at MINEX 2018, Moscow 2-4 October. Find us at Booth 160 – EXPO HALL 2 MUSSORGSKY. We invite you to meet us during the event and get the latest updates from us. Enter our competition to win a “fair dinkum” Crocodile Dundee hat Hear us speak during the […]
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BMT announces BMM Explorer version 3.3

What’s New in BMM Explorer Version 3.3 In addition to bug fixes and performance improvements, BMM Explorer V 3.3 also includes: A new Planning Module to help customers determine the optimum number and location of BMMs to install in a blast. An improved 3D view functionality with the ability to visualise ore movement in 3D. […]

Blast Movement Technologies appoints Chief Operating Officer, Adam Crisp

Mr Crisp joined Blast Movement Technologies (BMT) as chief operating officer in June. He has extensive managerial experience in supply chain and manufacturing, has held general manager positions in the fuel and chemical industries and holds degrees in engineering and business. “As our business continues to growth at 40 % per annum, and we continue […]
placeing a bmm in a hole at Pine Cove mine

Pine Cove mines small zones of ore—increasing overall recovered tonnes

Garry Luffman, senior geologist at Anaconda Mining’s Pine Cove mine, describes how the geology team use BMT’s blast movement monitor system to recover narrow ore zones. Without BMT, Anaconda would not attempt to recover these small polygons due to movement. Located in Newfoundland, Pine Cove mine is a surface gold mining operation with structurally controlled […]
Teck reduce mining dilution and ore loss

Teck Resources Limited improves ore recovery and productivity with blast movement monitoring

Teck Resources Limited uses our BMM System to better monitor ore movement—improving ore recovery and productivity while reducing energy and explosives use—at three of its open-pit properties: Red Dog Operations (Zinc) in Alaska, USA, Highland Valley Copper in British Columbia, Canada, and Carmen de Andacollo (Copper and Gold) in central Chile. Watch this Teck-produced video, […]
Canadian gold mine reduced dilution

Anaconda Mining adds US$15,000 to $30,000 per blast through blast monitoring

Jordan Cramm, Mine & Engineering Superintendent, at Anaconda’s Pine Cove gold mine and mill, explains how the BMT solution has improved the blasting practices at Pine Cove; in addition, the reduction of dilution and ore loss have made for a more efficient and economic operation. Blast movement was entirely displacing the small ore blocks, resulting […]
Nullagine Gold Operation reduces dilution and ore loss in narrow vein ore bodies

Nullagine Gold Operation reduces dilution and ore loss in narrow vein ore bodies

Millennium Minerals’ Nullagine Gold Operation, located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, sources gold from seven mining centres established over a +40km strike length. Despite following a common structural trend, a large variance occurs between deposits, which requires a different approach to blasting for each pit—so blast movement is highly variable. Previously, NGO had […]
Drilling at Nullagine for blast movement monitoring

Detecting blast movement at Nullagine gold mine

Millennium Minerals’ Nullagine Gold Operation, located in the Pilbara region of West Australia, mines seven mining centres acrss a +40km in strike length. While these pits follow a common structural trend, there is a large variance between deposits requiring a different approach to blasting for each pit. So blast movement is highly variable between prospects. […]
BMT customer, Anaconda Mining, continues to expand its operations

BMT customer, Anaconda Mining, continues to expand its operations

Canadian junior, Anaconda Mining, continues to expand its operations in Newfoundland and employ technologies, like blast monitoring, to maximise ore recovery from narrow vein deposits at Pine Cove pit and Point Rousse operations. Read the full article here:
Teck Red Dog Zinc Mine saves

Red Dog Operations saves US$6.5 million through blast movement monitoring

Teck’s Red Dog Operations, one of the world’s largest zinc mines, saves an estimated $6.5 million annually through blast movement monitoring. Teck employs our technology at three of its open-pit properties: Red Dog Operations (Zinc), Highland Valley Copper and Carmen de Andacollo (Copper and Gold). By accounting for blast movement, the mines recover more ore […]
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Driving efficiencies at Evolution Mining’s Cowal gold mine

Evolution Mining’s executive chairman, Jake Klein, describes how investing in new technologies and developing a culture where every employee acts like an owner underpins the company’s efficient and productive mining operations. Read the complete Evolution story in The Australian Mining Review. Two Evolution properties, Mt Carlton and Cowal, use BMT’s blast movement solution to reduce […]
BMT releases new version of BMM Explorer

BMT releases new version of BMM Explorer

Version 3.2 of BMM Explorer is now available. The most advanced software for calculating 3D blast movement, BMM Explorer Version 3.2 introduces automatic calculation of movement direction and centreline(s) in a blast, and automatic identification of back-of-blast on a blast perimeter. The automation of these functions, essential to the accurate measurement of blast movement, reduce […]

Minimizing Mining Dilution, Ore Loss, and Misclassification in South American Porphyry-Skarn and Manto Copper Mines

This paper quantifies the blast movement at three major porphyry-skarn and manto copper mines in South America. It compared the pre-blast ore polygons positions to the post-blast polygons, using measured movement, to evaluate the effect of blast movement on ore loss, dilution and misclassification at each mine. There is significant variation in each blast movement […]

Blast movement monitoring helps a North American gold mine improve ore recovery and reduce dilution

Accounting for blast movement generated US$215,000 in one blast for this low-grade, disseminated-ore gold mine. This mine blasts its soft, sedimentary rock-hosted deposits using a low powder factor to achieve fragmentation, and mines 20 to 40 ft benches a single pass. Even with the low powder factor, the grade control team identified that dilution was […]
BMM Explorer V3.1

BMT releases BMM Explorer V3.1

Version 3.1 of BMM Explorer is now available. The most advanced software for calculating 3D blast movement, BMM Explorer Version 3.1 provides language and functionality improvements: The features and bug fixes in BMM Explorer V3.1 include: French language GUI Import perimeter from file View multiple blasts Archive old blasts Vector grouping above flitch or below […]
BMT wins its third National Australian Export Award

BMT wins its third National Australian Export Award

The 55th National Australian Export Award, Minerals and Energy category, recognises Blast Movement Technologies’ (BMT) export achievements and contribution to Australian mining technology. BMT, who also the won the Australian Export Award in 2014 and 2015, helps open-pit mines recover more ore through tracking the movement of valuable ore bodies during blasting. In 2016–17, the […]
Asanko Gold reports that BMT delivers significant improvement in ore losses

Asanko Gold reports that BMT delivers significant improvement in ore losses and dilution

Asanko Gold has reported that BMT’s blast movement technology is improving ore recovery and reducing dilution at its Nkran Pit, Ghana. During Q3, both grade control (+8%) and mill feed reconciliation (+1%) showed significant improvement over Q2. The company had earlier reported that BMT’s blast monitoring solution, implemented in July 2017, had improved reconciliation in […]

Blast Movement Technologies wins 2017 Premier of Queensland’s Export Award

For the fourth year running, BMT was awarded the Minerals and Energy Queensland Export Award. “It is a surprise and honour to be recognised again for our innovation and export focus”, said Jacques Janse, CEO of Blast Movement Technologies. “In 2017 we expanded our teams in Africa and the Americas. A new sales and support office in […]

BMT helps deliver a 26% production improvement for Avesoro Resources’ New Liberty gold mine

Toronto-based Avesoro Resources announced that our blast movement technology, deployed in Q2, has helped deliver a 26% increase in gold production at its New Liberty gold mine, located in Liberia. For the quarter ended September 30, New Liberty produced 19,885 ounces in Q31, up 26% from Q2, and improved feed grade by 30% to 2.59 […]

Blast Movement Technologies Expands with New Office in Ghana

We’re expanding with a new office in Accra, Ghana. With more than 30% of our customers located in Africa, this new office enables us to quickly and effectively provide sales and technical support—ensuring customers can maximise ore recovery with minimal production constraints. The office in Accra is the base for three BMT staff: Bright Kafui […]

Blast Movement Monitors or Polypipe? A study into cost-effective blast movement monitoring at White Foil Gold Mine

Minimising dilution and ore loss is an important part of ensuring profitability of a gold mining operation. White Foil open pit gold deposit is a low grade deposit and therefore managing ore quality is a high priority. Ground movement through blasting can displace ore and waste boundaries up to 10 m from their in-situ location […]
BMT releases Blast Anytime capability in Blast Movement Monitors (

BMT releases Blast Anytime capability in Blast Movement Monitors (BMMs)

Blast Anytime feature simplifies installation and increases ore recovery Blast Anytime BMMs can be installed in monitoring holes days or weeks ahead of a blast, making it easy to coordinate installation with production or to stay one step ahead of adverse weather events that affect mining operations or local communities. Blast Anytime BMMs activate upon […]
Asanko Gold reports improvement in ore grade and ounces

Asanko Gold reports improvement in ore grade and ounces from monitoring blast movement at its Nkran pit, Ghana

BMT’s blast movement technology was singled out by Asanko Gold as delivering material improvements in ore grade and ounces in its September Operational Update*. Key highlights include: Reserve reconciliation showing significant improvement comparing the mill feed to the reserve model over last three months –   Mill feed grades in August were 2% above reserve grades […]
BMT releases new version of BMM Explorer

BMT releases new version of BMM Explorer

The latest version of Blast Movement Technologies’ BMM Explorer, the world’s most advanced software for calculating 3D blast movement, is now available. BMM Explorer Version 3 introduces significant improvements to the user interface and data handling.  Using Version 3, you can easily and quickly set up and locate blast data import pre- and post-blast BMM data […]

Blast Movement Technologies named finalist in the 2017 Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards

For the fourth year running, BMT is a finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards. BMT’s blast movement monitoring system, a solution that helps open pit mines recover more ore, is designed and manufactured in Brisbane and exported to customers across Africa, Europe, North and South America. BMT works with the top nine gold […]

New Liberty Gold Mine deploys BMT’s blast movement monitoring solution

West African gold producer, Avesoro Resources, has announced that it has deployed BMT’s blast monitoring technology to maximise ore recovery in its New Liberty gold mine, located in Liberia. “BMT has been working with New Liberty’s geology team to help them understand the dynamics of ore movement and the benefits of properly accounting for movement […]

Control of Blast-induced Ore Loss and Dilution at AngloGold Ashanti

Blast movement monitoring was introduced at AngloGold Ashanti Iduapriem (AAIL) Mine in the first quarter of 2013 as a result of reconciliation challenges. Since the introduction, reconciliation has improved through reducing ore loss and dilution. The main objective of this paper is to assess the benefits of the BMT solution on blast-induced movement at Iduapriem […]

Asanko Gold deploys BMT’s blast monitoring solution in Ghana

Canadian gold mining company, Asanko Gold, recently deployed BMT’s blast monitoring solution after tests identified blast movement as a source of ore loss and dilution at its Nkran pit, located within the Kumasi Basin on the “Asankrangwa gold belt”. Bright Fianu, BMT’s Regional Sales Manager-Africa, said “Asanko’s investment demonstrates the potential returns from blast monitoring. […]
Mt Milligan implements blast monitoring solution to reduce ore loss and dilution

Mt Milligan implements blast monitoring solution to reduce ore loss and dilution

After successful blast monitoring trials in 2016, Mt Milligan, a gold/copper surface mine in British Columbia, selected our blast monitoring solution to reduce dilution and improve the mill feed grade. Mt Milligan continues to realise significant value from blast monitoring. Read Centerra’s results press release.
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Make every ore blast more profitable with BMT’s BMM System

BMT’s innovative solution tracks ore movement—making every single or blast more profitable. Used at over surface mine sites around the world, the BMM System integrates into your normal site procedures. As the blast holes are drilled, extra holes are drilled to house the BMMs, which are activated and dropped into a hole about mid-bench level. […]

Survey Enabled Detector (SED)

This is a brand new product and uses the existing frame work of the GP5200 detector, but adds the functionality of a high precision GPS to the detector. Major redesign of the detector has ensured that additional weight has been kept to a minimum and that practicality of use has not been compromised. The design of […]
Remote Data Transfer Unit

Remote Data Transfer (RDT) Unit

The Remote Data Transfer Unit allows for the data from the PDA to be transferred to BMM Explorer Software remotely, eliminating the need to transfer data via a USB. This data transfer can occur directly from the pit if Wi-Fi is available in the pit, or alternatively it will use the office Wi-Fi to connect […]
Value Calculator

Value Calculator

The Value Calculator is a software module in BMM Explorer that provides a visual comparison of ore blocks in their in-situ position versus post blast ore locations. This is a software enhancement that provides a summary report in a PDF format and highlights Ore Loss, Dilution and Misclassification. This enhancement will provide a valuable tool […]

Blast Movement Technologies named finalist in the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, 2016

The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards recognises the significant contribution that exporting businesses make to the state economy. Blast Movement Technologies has been named a finalist in the Minerals and Energy category of the 27th Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards. Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards Finalist  

Blast Movement Technologies majority stake acquired by Jolimont Global Mining Systems and Resource Capital Funds

Mining technology firm Blast Movement Technologies announces that it had sold a majority stake to Jolimont Global Mining Systems (Jolimont Global), a private equity group that invests in high growth mining equipment, technology and services companies, and its joint venture partner Resource Capital Funds, one of the largest global private equity firms focused on mining. […]

A Cost Benefit Analysis to Explore the Optimal Number of Blast Movement Monitoring Locations

Blast movement measurement is a key component of grade control, enabling mines to carry all of the precision involved in locating ore blocks, through a chaotic blast, to production. A monitoring system was developed about ten years ago so that mine operation personnel can measure three dimensional movement in every production blast. Research has shown that blast movement […]

Modeling Vs. Monitoring Blast Movement: The Cost of Variation

In March of 2013, an undisclosed gold mine (MINE X), located in the Western United States, performed blast movement monitoring of three blasts occurring in one of two active pits. Blast Movement Monitors (BMMs) were placed in the bench before blasting, and located after the blast to determine vectors of movement. Using blast movement software, […]

Blast Movement Technologies wins at the 52nd Australian Export Awards, 2014

The Australian Export Awards is a national program that recognises and honours Australian companies engaged in international business who have achieved sustainable growth through innovation and commitment. The Awards measure businesses against their peers based on the strength of their international growth, marketing and financial strategies. BMT is honoured to win the award in the […]

BMT wins the Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, 2014

The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards recognises the significant contribution that exporting businesses make to the state economy. “Receiving an Export Award is the highest recognition of exporting achievement and is well regarded amongst your export industry peers.” Congratulations to all winners and finalists. Winner: The Premier of Queensland’s Exporter of the Year Winner: Minerals […]

51st Australian Export Awards, 2013

The Australian Export Awards is a national program that recognises and honours Australian companies engaged in international business who have achieved sustainable growth through innovation and commitment. The Awards measure businesses against their peers based on the strength of their international growth, marketing and financial strategies. BMT represented Queensland in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) […]

The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards, 2013

The Premier of Queensland’s Export Awards recognises the significant contribution that exporting businesses make to the state economy. “Exporting companies are renowned for being leaders in seeking opportunities, leading with innovation and creating jobs for Queenslanders. These awards provide a showcase of Queensland’s top exporters while encouraging others to succeed in world markets.” Read the […]

Break it Better: optimizing blast fragmentation for material haulage, comminution and mineral processing

Blast fragmentation should be optimised for material haulage, comminution and mineral processing. John Chadwick examines some technologies and the benefits accruing in International Mining SEPTEMBER 2011. The BMM system works by placing hardened transponders into drill holes in an  orebody prior to blasting. After the blast a portable detector is used to locate the new position of the markers, thereby determining the movement vector […]

Case Study of a Grade Improvement Project at the Fimiston Pit

Fimiston Open Pit is operated by Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines (KCGM) as a joint venture between Barrick Gold and Newmont Mining. Over 110 years of underground mining resulted in the development of nearly 3500 km of underground workings including backfilled and open stopes up to half a million tonnes in size. These voids significantly complicate blasting processes at […]
Blast Movement Technologies scoops National iAward

Blast Movement Technologies scoops National iAward

A Queensland innovation in electronic blast detection received national recognition for excellence in the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the 2011 Gala Awards Night held in Melbourne on Thursday 4th August. The iAwards encompassed ICT use across multiple fields including communication, health, education, research and education. The Blast Movement (BMM) system received […]

Blast Movement Measurement vs Modelling and Surface Markers

Geologists use large data sets and spend many hours and much computing time modelling the distribution of minerals throughout a rock mass. Significant investments in drilling, assaying and quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) are made before sophisticated geostatistical techniques are applied to the collected data. A large amount of research has been done in this field such that […]

Blast-induced movement measurement for grade control at Newmont Mining Corp.’s Phoenix Mine

A BMM program trial and implementation was carried out at Newmont Mining Corp.’s Phoenix Mine, in northern Nevada near the town of Battle Mountain. The mine is in a historic mining district that contains gold, silver and copper. The geology of the pit consists of different formations made up of sandstone, siltstone, limestone, chert-pebble conglomerate, […]

The Implications of Blast-Induced Movement to Grade Control

Grade control is an important process for most mining operations since the sole reason for the existence of the mine is to extract the valuable mineral from the ground. As the first step of the beneficiation process, if grade control is not optimised, then no matter how good the downstream processes are the full potential […]

How to measure blast movement and improve blast designs

Blasting is a critical process at most hard-rock mines that affects almost every other stage of the operation but the detailed dynamics are not well understood. One reason for this is the difficulty of measurement and this lack of data has lead to myths and conflicting theories. The University of Queensland developed an electronic blast movement monitor primarily […]

Measuring Blast Movement to Reduce Ore Loss And Dilution

Blasting causes movement of the rock and can be detrimental to the accurate delineation of the ore and waste regions within the resulting muck pile. The consequences can be ore loss and dilution. However, ore loss and dilution can be minimized and significant increases in profit can be realized if the movement can be accurately […]

A New Technology for Measuring Blast Movement

The movement of ore within a blast can have significant economic impact on open pit metal mines. The deposits are often heterogeneous with valuable mineralization disseminated throughout the planned mining blocks and benches. Blasting of these blocks is necessary to fragment the rock mass and loosen the resulting muckpile for efficient excavation however blasting causes […]
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