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2026 Photo Contest

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Photographer: Jiri Sach, Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Location: Odda, Norway

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Photographer: Jiri Sach, Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Location: Oslo, Norway

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Photographer: Jiri Sach, Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Location: Oslo, Norway

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Photographer: Jiri Sach, Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Sales and Technical Director Tunnel, Austin Norge
Location: Hammerfall, Norway

Marble mine in the north of Norway

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Photographer: Braden Schmidt, President Austin Powder Avalanche
President Austin Powder Avalanche
Location: Rogers Pass, Trans Canada Highway

Austin Powder Avalanche employee Michael Blancher heading to our ride back to the valley after completing explosive loading of the Avalanche Guard system protecting the transportation route of Trans Canada Hwy 1. The explosive system protects both the Highway and Railway below. Closing the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass costs the Canadian economy an estimated $3 million CAD per hour. A full-day closure can impact approximately $77 million CAD in goods. The British Columbia Avalanche Team based out of Revelstoke is responsible for the traveling public and freight. They have trusted Austin Powder products and expertise for the loading and control of the avalanches since 1996.

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Photographer: Braden Schmidt, President Austin Powder Avalanche
President Austin Powder Avalanche
Location: Nauders, Austria

Wolfgang Aschauer, Austin Blasting manager Germany and Lawine (Avalanche) sighting in Avalauncher at Nauders Ski Resort, Austria.

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Photographer: Marcos Bravo, Key Account Manager Mining
Key Account Manager Mining
Location: At Santiago de Chile

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Photographer: Marcos Bravo, Key Account Manager Mining
Key Account Manager Mining
Location: Santiago de Chile

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Photographer: Jorge Ureña, Administrativo
Administrativo
Location: Planta Antumalén

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Photographer: Jorge Ureña, Administrativo
Administrativo
Location: Planta Antumalén

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Photographer: Henk Esterhuizen, Senior Mining Engineer
Senior Mining Engineer
Location: Port of Lyttelton, Christchurch New Zealand

This photo was taken at a quarry project at Gollans Bay, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand, where I am currently training the customer with E*STAR. The project supports the widening of the port, and the photo captures a unique moment where technical blasting work, quarry operations, and a beautiful harbour backdrop come together. It reflects both the challenging environment we work in and the important role our technology plays in supporting safe and controlled project delivery.

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Photographer: Senior Mining Engineer, Gollans Bay, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand
Gollans Bay, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand
Location: Gollans Bay, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand

This photo was taken at Gollans Bay, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand, during a quarry project supporting the widening of the port. In the photo, I am training a customer on the E*STAR system in a live quarry environment. It captures the practical side of technical support, working directly with customers in the field to build confidence, improve understanding, and support safe and controlled blasting outcomes. The harbour and mountain backdrop also show the unique environment in which this important port development work is taking place.

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Photographer: Henk Esterhuizen, Senior Mining Engineer
Senior Mining Engineer
Location: Gollans Bay Quarry, Port of Lyttelton, New Zealand

"This photo was taken at Gollans Bay Quarry, Port of Lyttelton, Christchurch New Zealand, during a port widening project where I am currently supporting the E*STAR system. The photo represents Austin Powder’s values in action. Safety is our 1st priority, shown through working in full required PPE and following safe practices in an active quarry environment. It also reflects being customer focused, as we are working closely with the site team to support reliable and efficient blasting outcomes. The image also shows the power of family through teamwork, trust, and looking after each other while completing technical work in the field. It further reflects treating everyone with respect, by supporting the customer, working responsibly in the local community, and contributing to an important infrastructure project at the Port of Lyttelton."

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Photographer: Henk Esterhuizen, Senior Mining Engineer
Senior Mining Engineer
Location: Dunedin New Zealand

"This photo was taken at Macraes Operation, an OceanaGold mine outside Dunedin, New Zealand, while providing E*STAR technical support to one of our customers. The conditions on the day were cold, wet, and challenging, but the team continued to work safely and professionally in full required PPE. For me, this photo represents Austin Powder’s values in action: Safety is our 1st priority, we are customer focused, and we support each other through teamwork in difficult field conditions. It also reflects leveraging the power of family, because successful work in the field depends on trust, communication, and looking after one another. The photo shows our commitment to supporting customers respectfully and reliably, even in tough operating environments."

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Photographer: Brandon King, Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location: Red Diamond

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Photographer: Brandon King, Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location: Red Diamond

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Photographer: Brandon King, Mechanical Engineering Intern
Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location: Red Diamond

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Photographer: Henk Esterhuizen, Senior Mining Engineer
Senior Mining Engineer
Location: Hunua Quarry, Auckland, New Zealand

This photo shows me training a customer on the E*STAR system at a quarry in Auckland, New Zealand. The site is located close to residential areas, so careful planning and attention to environmental conditions are essential. The image reflects Austin Powder’s values through safety, customer support, teamwork, knowledge sharing and respect for the surrounding community.

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Photographer: Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Service
Head of Customer Service
Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Austin Powder MMUs during the trial blasts at FQMs Kalumbila mine.

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Photographer: Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Service
Head of Customer Service
Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Austin Powder team photo during the trials at Kalumbila mine.

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Photographer: Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Service
Head of Customer Service
Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Austin Powder MMUs during the trial blasts at FQM's Kalumbila mine.

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Photographer: Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Service
Head of Customer Service
Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Austin Powder MMUs during the trial blasts at FQM's Kalumbila mine.

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Photographer: Enes Kubat, Head of Customer Service
Head of Customer Service
Location: Kalumbila, Zambia

Austin Powder MMUs during the trial blasts at FQMs Kalumbila mine.

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Photographer: Karla Anahí Torrez Pérez, Licenciatura en Ciencia Ambiental y Gestión de Riesgos
Licenciatura en Ciencia Ambiental y Gestión de Riesgos
Location: SAB Mina Aquila, Aquila, Michoacán

El trabajo en equipo nos hace mejores cada día.

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Photographer: William Lazzell, Sr. Blaster
Sr. Blaster
Location: Martin Marietta - North Indy Quarry, Carmel, Indiana

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Photographer: IRMA PAGUA MENDOZA, AUX. ADMINISTRATIVO
AUX. ADMINISTRATIVO
Location: SWF PLANTA HUESCALAPA, ZAPOTILTIC JAL.

EL INICIO DE UN HERMOSO DIA LABORAL, EN SWF PLANTA HUESCALAPA

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Truck Austria

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Working together at Austin St. Lambrecht

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: Austria

On Site

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: Austria

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

Firefighter Training

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

Firefighter Exam

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Photographer: Lukas Tragner, Production Worker
Production Worker
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

Firefighter Training

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Blasting Planning Expertise

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Office St. Lambrecht

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Laboratory

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Sign St. Lambrecht

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Teamfoto St. Lambrecht

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Blasting Engineer Training

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Photographer: Petra Präsent, Export
Export
Location: St. Lambrecht Austria

Safety First in all our connections

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Photographer: Melanie Neupane, HR & Marketing
HR & Marketing
Location: St. Lambrecht, Austria

Export St. Lambrecht (change Austin international Logo on truck)

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Photographer: Enrique Martínez Amparán, Ingeniero en Minería
Ingeniero en Minería
Location: Unidad San Francisco del Oro

Servicio Integral de Austin Powder México a nuestros Clientes

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Photographer: Enrique Martínez Amparán, Ingeniero en Minería
Ingeniero en Minería
Location: Unidad San Francisco del Oro

Austin Powder México, Liderazgo por la Seguridad y Eficiencia.

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Photographer: Enrique Martínez Amparán, Ingeniero en Minería
Ingeniero en Minería
Location: Unidad San Francisco del Oro

Es tiempo de mi Realización en la Familia Austin Powder México y ganar el sustento para mi Familia.

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Photographer: Bryan Beaven, Blaster
Blaster
Location: Haydon Materials Airport RD Bardstown KY

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Photographer: Tyson A. Abbott, Sales Rep
Sales Rep
Location: Troutville, VA

Sunrise on shot day

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Photographer: José Pineda, Gerente de Operaciones
Gerente de Operaciones
Location: Cantera Vacamonte, Panama Oeste, Panamá

Tomada en cantera Vacamonte, la cantera más importante de Argos Panamá, una de las cementeras más grandes en el país.

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Photographer: José Pineda, Gerente de Operaciones
Gerente de Operaciones
Location: Cantera Vacamonte, Panama Oeste, Panamá

Tomada en la cantera más grande de Argos en Panamá

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Photographer: Guillermo Lazcano Rios, Ingeniero de Minas
Ingeniero de Minas
Location: Visita Técnica Especialistas Globales Candelaria Lundin Mining Chile

Es una fotografía que refleja las capacidades y potenciales de Austin Powder en la Industria Minera

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Photographer: Javier de Jesús Rodríguez, Supervisor SHES
Supervisor SHES
Location: Mina el tubo

Trabajar con seguridad no es una obligación, es un derecho.

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Photographer: Javier de Jesús Rodríguez, Supervisor SHES
Supervisor SHES
Location: Mina el tubo

Trabajar con seguridad es parte de nuestra cultura

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Photographer: Javier de Jesús Rodríguez, Supervisor SHES
Supervisor SHES
Location: Mina el tubo

Todo empieza por cuidarte

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Photographer: Javier de Jesús Rodríguez, Supervisor SHES
Supervisor SHES
Location: Mina el tubo

la prevención es una herramienta que todos debemos usar

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Photographer: Javier de Jesús Rodríguez, Supervisor SHES
Supervisor SHES
Location: Mina el tubo

fomentamos el poder de la familia y el cuidado de la fauna local, con la adopción y liberación de 2,000 crías de tortuga golfina

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Photographer: José Pineda, Gerente de Operaciones
Gerente de Operaciones
Location: Operaciones de voladura en cantera ReadyMixed Chepo Panamá

Inciando una nueva cantera para conectar comunidades

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Photographer: Dave Klingspor, Tech Rep
Tech Rep
Location: Port Colborne, Ontario

Just thought I'd share some toys. Still working on a bulk truck to go with the powder trucks.

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Photographer: Kimmie Turner, Administration
Administration
Location: Dunlap TN location

This is Russell Souza at his retirement party where we celebrated him working for Austin Powder 36 years

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Photographer: Harold Girdley, Tech Rep
Tech Rep
Location: APC Dunlap TN Location

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Photographer: Harold Girdley, Tech Rep
Tech Rep
Location: Customer Site (Dalton GA)

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Photographer: Ramón Eduardo Romo Preciado, Ing. Minas
Ing. Minas
Location: Unidad Cerro Prieto, Sonora México

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Photographer: Georgi Slavev, Lagermitarbeiter
Lagermitarbeiter
Location: Karl Schwinger GmbH & Co. KG, Treidling 27, 93149 Nittenau-Treidling, Deutschland

MEMU

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Photographer: Vojtech VJ Kala, Senior Mining Engineer
Senior Mining Engineer
Location: New Zealand, North Island, Wilsonville Quarry

E*STAR Remote 2.5i in action.

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Photographer: Murat Yurttas, Technical Support
Technical Support
Location: Mongolia Erdenet Copper Mine

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Photographer: Manuel Alejandro Pinedo Guerrero, Sales & Technical Representative
Sales & Technical Representative
Location: San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Precision, Safety, and Commitment in the Field Preparation and loading pattern using E*STAR initiators. (Cementos Moctezuma, Cerritos Plant)

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Photographer: Manuel Alejandro Pinedo Guerrero, Sales & Technical Representative
Sales & Technical Representative
Location: San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Innovation and Precision: Drone Technology in Operational Monitoring (Cementos Moctezuma, Cerritos Plant)

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Photographer: Manuel Alejandro Pinedo Guerrero, Sales & Technical Representative
Sales & Technical Representative
Location: San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Precision Engineering: The Foundation of Our Progress Implementation of the E*STAR Tunnel Initiator. (Cerritos Tunnel Project)

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Photographer: Melisa Virgen Lemas, Cada avance empieza con una buena facturación
Cada avance empieza con una buena facturación
Location: San Luis Potosí, Mexico

Customer: Cementos Moctezuma, Cerritos Plant

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Photographer: Melisa Virgen Lemas, Cargado de barrenos
Cargado de barrenos
Location:

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Photographer: Melisa Virgen Lemas, Una jornada más construyendo el futuro
Una jornada más construyendo el futuro
Location: Mina Cerro Prieto, Cucurpe, Sonora, México

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Photographer: Melisa Virgen Lemas, Oficina del día
Oficina del día
Location: Mina Cerro Prieto, Cucurpe, Sonora, México

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Photographer: MAX ALVARADO, INGENIERO
INGENIERO
Location: Constructora Gusa Los Cabos BCS

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Photographer: MAX ALVARADO, INGENIERO
INGENIERO
Location: TAYOLTITA DURANGO MEXICO

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Jefe de Laboratorio
Jefe de Laboratorio
Location: Laboratorio Planta Rafaela (Argentina)

Siempre estamos aprendiendo

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Jefe de Laboratorio
Jefe de Laboratorio
Location: Laboratorio Planta Rafaela (Argentina)

Entendiendo lo que hacemos

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Photographer: Mariana Valeria Garcia, Asistente Dirección LATAM
Asistente Dirección LATAM
Location: Bella Italia Plant, Santa Fe, Argentina

Foto del equipo luego de finalizado el simulacro de emergencias por el equipo SHES.

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Photographer: Mariana Valeria Garcia, Asistente Dirección LATAM
Asistente Dirección LATAM
Location: Rafaela Plant, Santa Fe, Argentina

Rafaela Plant Team.

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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
Location:

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Location:

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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
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Photographer: DAVID PEREA
Location:

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Photographer: Bernhard Schutz
Location: Germany

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Photographer: Victoria Nokelm
Location: Cerro Vanguardia

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Photographer: Murat Yurttas
Location: Mongolia

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Photographer: Murat Yurttas
Location: Mongolia

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Photographer: Marisol Ruata, Maintenance
Maintenance
Location: Bella Italia Emulsion Plant

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Photographer: Franco Sebastian Guzman, MMU Operator
MMU Operator
Location: Veradero mine, San Juan Argentina

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Photographer: Silvano De Santo, Emulsions Plant in Bella Italia
Emulsions Plant in Bella Italia
Location: Emulsions Plant

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Photographer: Silvano De Santo, Emulsions Plant in Bella Italia
Emulsions Plant in Bella Italia
Location: Emulsions Plant

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Photographer: Subelza Nilo Humberto, Powder Magazine Operator
Powder Magazine Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine

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Photographer: Subelza Nilo Humberto, Powder Magazine Operator
Powder Magazine Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine

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Photographer: Subelza Nilo Humberto, Powder Magazine Operator
Powder Magazine Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine

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Photographer: Subelza Nilo Humberto, Powder Magazine Operator
Powder Magazine Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine

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Photographer: Subelza Nilo Humberto, Powder Magazine Operator
Powder Magazine Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory Analyst
Location: Austin Powder Argentina, Juramento Plant

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Osvaldo

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Osvaldo

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Osvaldo

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Cerro Vanguardia Mine Operation

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Photographer: Dardo Martín Brunello, Operator
Operator
Location: Osvaldo

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory Analyst
Location: Austin Powder Argentina, Juramento Plant

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory Analyst
Location: Austin Powder Argentina, Juramento Plant

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Photographer: Laura Zelin, Laboratory Analyst
Laboratory Analyst
Location: Austin Powder Argentina, Juramento Plant

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