Success Stories Optimization of ore mining near caves
Aligning technology, efficiency, and the preservation of local wildlife
Known for its extensive reserves of high-quality iron ore, this client’s operation utilizes advanced technologies to enhance the efficiency of its activities, mitigate environmental impacts, and tighten employee safety. However, in the vicinity of the extraction site, located in a region rich in mineral resources, there are caves that require the application of mining techniques that consider the preservation of local wildlife.
Team Enaex, congratulations on the results so far! They are truly promising and generate great expectations, given the operational challenges.
Engineering Specialist
Densiex®: Innovation in Explosives
To enable rock blasting in cave areas, Enaex applied the explosive agent Densiex®, a suitable solution for addressing the challenges present in the region, ensuring the efficiency of blasting while minimizing environmental impact.
The advantages of this product include its lower density and VOD (Velocity of Detonation), both of which are lower compared to conventional explosives. These characteristics provide optimized control over the vibrations resulting from rock blasting, mitigating any harmful effects on the caves and the local ecosystem.
Additionally, Densiex® offers a range of advantages for the fragmentation process:
Respect for the local ecosystem
Increased productivity with respect to environmental responsibility
Increasing productivity with respect to the environment and local wildlife
Densiex® lowered induced vibration by up to 30% when compared to conventional explosive emulsion (70/30), while maintaining the fragmentation standard during blasting. Therefore, Densiex® represents a suitable solution to enable rock blasting in areas near the caves. By harnessing these benefits, Enaex was able to increase mineral extraction productivity in this region while strictly adhering to established environmental guidelines and, at the same time, preserving the sensitive ecosystem and its unique fauna.
Enaex Brazil reaffirmed its commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability by collaborating with this client in introducing Densiex® in the region adjacent to the caves. This exemplary partnership highlights Enaex’s ability to provide solutions that combine operational efficiency and environmental responsibility.
