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What a drilling and blasting contractor does
The role of a drill & blast contractor, from assessing rock to handover.
A drill & blast contractor is responsible for breaking rock correctly, safely and on schedule.
Core tasks
- Assessing rock and designing the blast
- Drilling and charging
- Controlled firing and monitoring
- Managing the muck and reporting
A good contractor turns difficult ground into a predictable result.
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