Orica Blasting Part 1: How WebGen Wireless Blasting Unlocks Ore Others Can’t Reach #328
"Mining operations have traditionally depended on wired blasting — a process that can slow down output, limit flexibility, and put teams at unnecessary risk. Orica is changing that with its WebGen™ wireless blasting system. Featured in this episode of Mining NOW recorded at CIM Connect, host Rory Bamford talks with Adam Aubin, Head of Technical Solutions North America at Orica, about how WebGen™ is reshaping mine safety and efficiency.
Instead of relying on physical connections, WebGen™ uses encrypted electromagnetic signals to initiate blasts. This wireless approach makes it possible to fire with extreme precision, even in areas that are difficult or unsafe to access. The result: operators no longer need to send crews back into hazardous zones, production stays on schedule, and new mining techniques become possible.
The latest systems, including WebGen™ 200 Underground Pro and WebGen™ 200 Surface, are designed to boost ore recovery, minimize delays, and increase overall reliability. Leading sites such as New Afton, Kemi, and Sierrita have already demonstrated the benefits — from reducing lightning-related downtime to keeping haul roads open until the final moment before a blast.
As Aubin explains in the interview, the wireless system streamlines every step compared to wired tie-ins. Crews save time during stemming, blasts are more predictable, and operations can run with greater confidence.
Special thanks to Rory Bamford and Holly Stringer for bringing this discussion to CIM Connect. For a closer look at how wireless blasting is setting a new standard for mine safety and productivity, check out the full Mining NOW episode.
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