Orica Blasting Part 1: How WebGen Wireless Blasting Unlocks Ore Others Can’t Reach #328

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Mining has always relied on wired blasting — a method that slows production, restricts flexibility, and exposes crews to unnecessary risk. Orica’s WebGen™ wireless blasting technology changes all of that. In this Mining NOW episode filmed at CIM Connect, host Rory Bamford sits down with Adam Aubin, Head of Technical Solutions North America at Orica, to reveal how WebGen™ is helping mines blast smarter, safer, and faster. Watch the full interview to see how wireless initiation is redefining the future of mining.

So, how does it work? WebGen™ replaces traditional wires with a fully wireless initiation system. Using encoded electromagnetic signals, it triggers blasts with pinpoint accuracy — even in hard-to-access areas — without requiring crews to re-enter hazardous zones. This enables new mining methods, improves ore recovery with WebGen™ 200 Underground Pro, and keeps production schedules on track with WebGen™ 200 Surface. Mines like New Afton, Kemi, and Sierrita have already proven its value, from reducing lightning risk to allowing haul roads to stay open until the last possible moment.

Adam breaks down the technology in simple terms, comparing it to traditional wired systems and showing how WebGen™ eliminates time-consuming tie-ins, speeds up stemming placement, and makes blasting more predictable. Special thanks to Holly Stringer and Rory Bamford for organizing this CIM Connect interview with Orica. If you want safer, more efficient blasting and a deeper look at mining’s wireless future, watch the full episode now.

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