Agincourt Resources, represented by the Drill & Blast team, PT Dyno Nobel (DNX) Indonesia, PT Macmahon Mining Services, and PT Epiroc Indonesia, won 1st place in the Best Paper category at the 51st International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Conference, held from January 21-26, 2025, in Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. This conference is the largest global gathering of drilling and blasting engineers. The paper that earned them this prestigious award is titled “Advancing Blasting Using Drone Mapping and Artificial Intelligence for Comprehensive Blast Performance Analysis.”
The paper, presented by Agincourt Resources’ Drill & Blast Superintendent Rudolf Sitorus and PT DNX Senior Technical Service Engineer Herry Saputra, discussed the utilization of advancements in drone technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve more accurate and faster blast site mapping. This enables precise blast performance analysis and optimized blast outcomes. The use of these technologies improves blast design, monitoring, and evaluation, ensuring that each blast reaches its maximum potential with minimal environmental impact.
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In addition to this innovation, two other groundbreaking innovations were presented by the Agincourt Resources team, further advancing modern mining operations. These innovations include “Advancing Blasting Method with Smart Drill & Blast Technology,” presented by Agincourt Resources’ Superintendent Drill & Blast Rudolf Sitorus and PT DNX Technical Service Manager Ery Wardhana, and “Maximizing Mining Recovery Through Advanced Blasting Techniques & Blast Movement Management,” presented by Agincourt Resources’ Senior Manager Mining Aris Tambunan and Senior Engineer Drill & Blast Nella Lubis.
These three innovations underscore Martabe Gold Mine’s leadership in mining technology. They reflect Agincourt Resources’ unwavering commitment to advancing drilling and blasting technology and practices, with a focus on safety and operational excellence. Through continuous innovation, Martabe Gold Mine is paving the way for world-class mining practices that prioritize efficiency, safety, and sustainability.
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