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Precision Surface Mining – Safe and Sustainable
Flying rock debris, dust, noise and vibrations – these are a few of the common safety concerns for surface mining operations. For more than a century, drilling holes into hard rock and using explosives is the first step of processing the mineral-rich material and aggregates. While miners try to account for every potential hazard, there will always be inherent risks for workers and the surrounding area when explosives are used.
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