Energy loss isn’t just a “bad shot.” It’s money— wasted.

Every time water, cracks, voids, or poor stemming steal energy from the hole, here’s what it really costs your operation:

1.Wasted explosives
Any time product escapes the design— into cracks/voids or water—it stops doing work in the rock. Less energy in the rock = less break = wasted energy.

2.Boulders and Hard Spots
Bigger rock = secondary drilling, secondary blasting = more time, labor, and a dangerous blast.

3.Slower mucking
Poor fragmentation makes mucking slower. Every bucket is harder to get which takes more time.

4.Reduced productivity
Not only is mucking slower, but there is a significant increase in wear on the machine. Lost minutes turn into lost hours. Lost hours turn into lost tons.

5. Higher cost per ton
The downstream hit can be massive. Secondary drilling and blasting, slower mucking, and downed equipment for maintenance — all due to the loss of energy in the blast.

Bottom Line:

Use the right tools to load the hole properly and the blast fixes itself. Know what’s going on in the hole. Use products suitable for wet conditions. Plug cracks and voids properly. Use the right type and amount of stemming. Keep the energy where it belongs.

MTi GROUP makes tools that protect the explosive column, control water, create air decks, and stop slumping. Products like BLASTSHIELD™ liners, BLASTBAG™ gasbags, ROCKRIVET™ plugs, and SLUMPSTOPPA™ bottle brushes help keep energy where it should be. If you want help choosing the right tools for your conditions, browse around the site and see some relevant products below. Also, feel free to reach out to us at sales@mtigroup.us with any questions.