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The digital evolution of blasting in mining

As mining ventures push deeper and face increasingly complex geology, the pressure is on – not to blast harder, but to blast smarter. This panel discussion explores how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising blasting – from digital initiation systems and real-time fragmentation analytics to AI-driven blast design and environmental impact mitigation.


Tuesday 10 February 09:05 - 10:00 Technology and Innovation Hub Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall)

Add to calendar 02/10/2026 09:05 02/10/2026 10:00 The digital evolution of blasting in mining

As mining ventures push deeper and face increasingly complex geology, the pressure is on – not to blast harder, but to blast smarter. This panel discussion explores how cutting-edge technologies are revolutionising blasting – from digital initiation systems and real-time fragmentation analytics to AI-driven blast design and environmental impact mitigation.

Nubian Pyramids Stage (CTICC2 - Ground Floor - Exhibition Hall) Africa/Johannesburg
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Speakers

Francisco Baudrand

CEO , Enaex Africa

Heinrich Greef

Principal Rock Engineer, CSR

Martin Pocquet

MD & Partner, Boston Consulting Group

Dr. Paseka Leeuw

Head of School: Mining Engineering, University of The Witwatersrand