Reduction of impact on the local community

Application of blasting techniques to minimize vibration, increase safety, and ensure productivity

  • Customer : Mineração Vitória |
  • Pain point : Improve your relationship with nearby communities |
  • Market segment : Quarries |
  • Solution : Emulsão RA | DaveyTronic® | RockRivet |
  • Location : Vitória de Santo Antão | Pernambuco | Brazil |
Situation

Mitigating Impacts

Mineração Vitória, located in Vitória de Santo Antão, Pernambuco, Brazil, engages in the extraction and refining of non-metallic minerals such as granite. With urban growth near the mine, the community has started expressing concerns about vibrations resulting from blasting operations. Additionally, there have been questions about the possibility of rock projection during the blasting process.

Challenge

To develop a series of solutions for the blasting process to enhance both the safety of operations and the relationship with the local community. These solutions should significantly reduce the impact of blasting, especially in terms of vibrations. Simultaneously, efforts were made to optimize productivity to fully meet the demands of the mining company.

Customer Testimonial

“After using the electronic detonator, we were able to reduce noise and vibration. Since May 2023, we have not received any more complaints about vibrations from the neighboring community. We even saw a slight reduction in blocks resulting from the blasting.”

Leonardo Lira,
Mining Technician – Mineração Vitória

Solution

Well-being and safety for the community

As a strategic partner, Enaex worked to find solutions that would reduce the effects of blasting on the community. The Enaex team assessed the situation and implemented technical solutions to minimize the vibrations generated by detonations. For this purpose, it applied the DaveyTronic® OP electronic initiation system, which offers high precision, reliability, and safety, as well as enabling greater vibration control. The solution was combined with the use of the RockRivet device in hole stemming, which helps prevent contamination of the explosive with stemming material and optimizes its energy capacity. In addition to prioritizing the safety and well-being of the community, the solution adopted also helped maximize the mine’s productivity, thus meeting all of the company’s needs.

Key features
Results

Established a positive relationship with the community

After testing and adjusting the products, vibrations were reduced by more than 50%. Additionally, the risk of rock projection during detonations was ruled out.

Stronger Bonds

Through the partnership with Enaex, Mineração Vitória has achieved a harmonious coexistence with the local community. The impacts were significantly reduced, prioritizing safety and maintaining productivity. The implemented solution strengthened the relationship between Mineração Vitória and the community, reinforcing Enaex’s commitment to generate a positive impact on the communities where it operates.

About Us

At Enaex, our purpose is to humanise mining by having a positive impact on all aspects of the blasting process.

We know that life is the most precious thing on the planet. That’s why we put people first to ensure the well-being of our teams, our broader communities, and the environment.

With a proven track record of providing the global mining industry with flexible, tailor-made blasting solutions, Enaex is the preferred blasting solutions partner.