Building on our mining services and drilling & blasting capabilities, R. Davis & Co has established a dedicated Drill and Blast division. This division is now providing a full production drilling, downhole loading and blasting services. Drill and Blast is run by highly experienced drill and blast engineers and former mine managers, who fully understand the safety and operational requirements of such an operation.

The Drill and Blast division is capable to provide the latest generation in crawler type down hole hammer (DTH) rotary rig configurations, tailored to meet the needs of our clients. These rigs can be adjusted to conduct deep hole grade control services, with minimal change over time required offering maximum flexibility.

New Drill & Blast Division at R. Davis & Co.

 

Drill and blast operations are an important, complex, and safety-orientated part of many early-stage mining projects as well as with existing mines. R. Davis & Co strives to plan and execute this function to obtain the best possible results for our clients.

New Drill & Blast Division at R. Davis & Co.

 

 

 

DRILL AND BLAST CAPABILITIES:

  • Production drilling.
  • Grade control drilling.
  • Downhole hammer rig configurations.
  • Hole diameter capability (89mm > 165mm)
  • Drill pattern designs to fit the rock in situ.
  • Blast designs.
  • Fragmentation prediction and results as per the client’s requirements.
  • PPV prediction and control as per the client’s requirements.
  • Designs for specific wall control requirements.
  • Pre-splitting.
  • QAQC (Quality Assurance – Quality Control)
  • Monitoring of accurate charging of blast holes.
  • Creation of timing and connection plans for optimal results.
  • Execution of designs and blasts to ensure the best possible outcome.
  • Blast induced, vibration monitoring on request.
  • Drilling & Blasting consultation.
  • Drill and Blast Audits.