Mining·
Working a quarry: drilling and stone production
How a quarry runs, from opening to shipping aggregate.
A quarry develops in benches: opening, benching, drilling and blasting, loading and hauling.
What affects the result
- A steady drill pattern
- Fragmentation for the aggregate spec
- Control of faces and vibration
The goal is an even, predictable supply of material.
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