Effective Blasting Techniques: Emerald 16 - 18 March 2026

Effective Blasting Techniques is a 3 day course that focuses on the optimisation of drill and blast operations. Ideal for: drill and blast engineers, advanced shotfirers, drill and blast supervisors, and anyone seeking to take on the role of blast design.    

Included topics:

• Three keys to improving blasting performance
• Defining the influence of geology on your blast performance
• Matching the explosive to site conditions
• Defining blast performance goals and developing designs accordingly
• Development and implementation of blast master plans
• Controlling overbreak
• Improving recovery by optimising fragmentation
• Blasting for grade control
• Defining the downstream effects of blast performance
• Refining blast designs to reduce cost

Effective Blasting Techniques will be presented in Brisbane by Lee Julian, director of Blast Ability. The price includes the 3 day course, course manual and snacks only.