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https://www.shop.mtigroup.us/blogs/case-studies/reducing-dilution-underground-mexico 2026-09-18T14:06:58-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/0672/3720/articles/AdobeStock_116292276.jpg?v=1780424903 Dilution From 19% to 5% Over 47 Blasts https://www.shop.mtigroup.us/blogs/case-studies/preserving-pitwalls-with-air-decking 2026-06-15T11:02:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/0672/3720/articles/69aa5d89b283eb188a4ba3d2_cooper_20mine_20_1.jpg?v=1780673737 Preserving Pitwalls with Airdecking https://www.shop.mtigroup.us/blogs/case-studies/optimising-trim-blasting 2026-06-15T11:02:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0616/0672/3720/articles/691f58fe123ec6a43a565220_DJI_0063_20_1_3dc0f7a4-355b-422c-a030-d83f515d4e61.jpg?v=1780676546 Optimizing Trim Blasting https://www.shop.mtigroup.us/blogs/articles/managing-wet-holes-field-guide 2026-07-06T13:16:25-04:00 weekly 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