Reducing exposure time to risks (falling rocks and uncontrolled explosive detonations) during blasting operations inside the mine by conducting detonations from a safe firing point at ground level

  • Customer : Minera Tizapa |
  • Pain point : Reduce human exposure |
  • Market segment : Underground & Tunnel |
  • Solution : DaveyTronic UG® |
  • Location : Mexico | State of Mexico | Zacazonapan |
Situation

Guarantee mine operator safety

There have been significant incidents in mining due to the use of slow fuses in detonations. This concern led Enaex to implement solutions to make the operation increasingly safer for its users. Protecting the lives of their workers is of utmost importance for both Enaex and Minera Tizapa. This shared commitment led the two companies to collaborate on the improvement of this crucial aspect.

Challenge

Reducing the exposure of staff inside the mine to zero and performing detonations from ground level through 100% secure fiber optics. While also increasing mine productivity by firing in a more organized manner and within the same time interval.

Customer Testimonial

“The elimination of risks has generated high satisfaction among the users at Minera Tizapa.”

Guillermo de Ávila,
General Superintendent of Operations – Minera Tizapa

Solution

By installing a secure blasting center on-site with the DaveyTronic UG® electronic initiation system, Enaex once again demonstrates its commitment to humane, safe, and innovative mining practices. This system is the most compatible in underground production environments, with unprecedented safety, eliminating the need for the blaster to return to light each fuse after evacuating the mine.

Key features
Results

A safer and more efficient operation

After the implementation of DaveyTronic UG®, Minera Tizapa registered zero accidents and zero safety incidents when performing detonations from ground level. Remote initiation also contributed to greater efficiency, with a better ventilation and vibration control, since the system optimized the impact of one detonation on another.

Stronger Bonds

With initiatives like this one, Enaex reinforces a number of its principles, such as the audacity to innovate, concern for and prioritization of life, and ongoing proximity to offer personalized solutions for its clients.

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.