ORICA'S WEBGEN TECHNOLOGY ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE

WebGen is the world's first truly wireless initiating system, communicating through rock, air and water to initiate blasts reliably and safely.  www.orica.com Orica announced that its groundbreaking WebGen™ technology has reached a significant milestone, achieving 10,000 blasts globally and firing 200,000 WebGen™ 200 primers. This milestone reflects the rapid adoption and success of WebGen™ in the mining industry. WebGen™ is the world's first truly wireless initiating system, communicating through rock, air and water to initiate blasts reliably and safely. This groundbreaking technology eliminates the need for downlines and surface connecting wires, significantly enhancing safety by removing people from hazardous areas. WebGen uses low-frequency magnetic waves to communicate with each primer, ensuring precise and controlled blasting operations. The journey of WebGen™ technology has been marked by innovation and rapid adoption. It all began with WebGen™ 100, which entered alpha trials in February 2015. This pioneering product saw its first commercial blasts at a gold mine in Canada in July 2017. Over the years, WebGen™ 100 made its mark in the industry, achieving a milestone of 100,000 units fired by May 2022. Its final deployment has just commenced at a zinc mine in Europe, with blasting to be completed this month, marking the end of an era as it is phased out. Building on the foundation laid by its predecessor, WebGen™ 200 experienced swift market acceptance. Its first alpha blasts were fired at a mine in Canada in May 2021, leading to its first commercial firing at a gold mine in Canada in October 2022. By April 2024, WebGen™ 200 had already reached 100,000 units fired. The WebGen™ 200 range, including WebGen™ 200 Surface, WebGen™ 200 Surface Pro, WebGen™ 200 Underground Pro, and WebGen™ 200 Dev, has set a new standard in the mining industry. Each variant is designed to meet specific operational needs, with WebGen™ 200 Dev being a key enabler of Orica’s journey to automation. Underpinned by WebGen™ wireless initiation system and Epiroc’s Boomer M2C carrier, the Avatel™ system is a complete mechanised development charging solution that offers full control over blast energy from design through to execution. The system enhances safety by allowing operators to charge explosives remotely from an enclosed cabin, reducing exposure to hazardous areas. WebGen™ has seen significant usage across various regions, including North America, LATAM, AusPac, Asia, and EMEA, with notable growth in LATAM, the Western Australia Goldfields region and Indonesian operations. WebGen™ wireless technology uses low-frequency magnetic induction signals to communicate with primers in blastholes, enhancing safety by preventing accidental detonations from lightning strikes and eliminating interactions with surface connectors. This system has been implemented at over 75 sites across six continents and 13 countries, streamlining the blasting process and allowing for more efficient and precise blast designs. Learn more about the WebGen™ wireless initiation system. View case studies www.orica.com Powered by Induportals Media Publishing