Blast Monitoring

The real-time or post-event measurement of ground vibration, air overpressure, and flyrock generated by blasting to verify compliance with regulatory limits and assess blast performance. Monitoring uses seismographs, air pressure transducers, and high-speed cameras positioned at sensitive receptors including residential properties, infrastructure, and water bodies. In mines near communities, ongoing blast monitoring ensures compliance with conditions of mining approvals, protects community relationships, and provides data for optimising blast design to reduce environmental impact.