ASX-listed Orica introduced its latest innovation, Next Gen SHOTPlus, at MINExpo in Las Vegas on 24 September.
The new solution, designed to revolutionise the drill and blast industry, offers mining and construction professionals advanced blast design and enhanced modelling capabilities.
According to the company, SHOTPlus has been a leader in digital workflows for 35 years, serving the mining, quarrying, and construction sectors.
The latest iteration, developed by Orica Digital Solutions, aims to equip drill and blast engineers with more powerful tools to quantify the effects of engineering decisions in real time.
This enhanced predictive capability removes the need for guesswork in the blast process, allowing for data-driven results.
Rajkumar Mathiravedu, senior vice president of Orica Digital Solutions, highlighted the benefits of the new platform, stating that Next Gen SHOTPlus allows engineers to design, model, and optimise blast outcomes.
“Engineers can easily share blast models and predicted outcomes with multiple stakeholders, allowing for collaborative assessment of the highest value blast design, in the context of the entire mining value chain,” he noted.
The platform also enables users to share blast models with multiple stakeholders, improving collaboration and ensuring that designs align with the broader mining value chain.
The platform leverages Orica’s “Model Through Time,” a cloud-based digital replica of mining operations that provides real-time tracking of spatial data.
This feature enables collaborative design and review processes, supporting improved blast planning and execution.
Next Gen SHOTPlus also incorporates advanced tools, including the Helfire Damage Model and Advanced Vibration Management solution.
These tools allow engineers to simulate blast movement, assess potential damage, and predict environmental impacts, enhancing decision-making for both pre-blast and post-blast operations.
