Improve fragmentation
Thanks to our DaveyTronic SP®
Situation
The Shougang Mine is the only iron ore mine in Peru. The mine management is always looking for technological innovations to optimize production processes and ensure a safe working environment for its employees.
One of the unique features of the Shougang mine is the extreme hardness and density of the rock, resulting in coarse-grained size and boulders. This characteristic makes it difficult to process the extracted material into ideal sizes for further processing, necessitating additional equipment for secondary detonations, increasing both time and costs.
Challenge
To optimize rock fragmentation mineral recovery and dilution reduction.
Customer testimonial
“Our achievements so far make us proud, and we are committed to maintaining safety and efficiency in our mining operations by utilizing the latest technologies.
We are grateful for Enaex’s hard work and dedication to this vital project.
Together, we are making a significant impact on the mining industry and building a safer and more prosperous future for everyone involved. ” – Jorge Alcalde, Assistant General Supervisor, Design, Drilling and Blasting of Shougang Hierro Peru.
Solution
We have implemented the DaveyTronic SP® System, an electronic initiation system alternative to conventional detonation systems:
This technology guarantees:
- A safe, precise, and controlled detonation.
- Elimination of cut shots.
- Better fragmentation of the rock.
+11%
in ore excavation rate
+9%
in crusher productivity
