Results of the research, development and production seminar for drilling and blasting

Abstract

The article provides the results of the research, development and production seminar on drilling and blasting in surface and underground mine workings and special blasting. The seminar was organized by the Ural Association of Shotfirers (Vzryvniki Urala) and held on 26 May, 2022 on the territory of the UMMC Museum Complex in the town of Verkhnyaya Pyshma, with the participation of the Institute of Mining UB RAS and the Ural Department of Rostekhnadzor. Reports on the following topics were presented: special blasting in explosive welding of metals and explosive demolition; experience with nonexplosive mixtures and devices, including pulsed gas generators, in dense urban areas; the outcome of developing and testing the procedure of studying rock mass strength properties in the course of blasthole roller drilling in open pits; forthcoming innovations in Federal Law no. 116 on Industrial Safety of hazardous production sites; relevance, features and conditions of blasting under safety shelters; mining conditions for underground mining at the Donskay Mining and Processing Plant in Kazakhstan. The theoretical part of the seminar was followed by a tour of the exhibition centers of the UMMC Museum Complex including military and automotive museums, the “Wings of Victory” aviation exhibition, the “Ceremonial Regiment” exhibition centre, and an open exposition site with railway and artillery equipment.