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Preg Dunite (Serpentinite) Quarry

10/18/2021

The Preg Dunite Quarry is known for its production of dunite, a very hard and abrasion-resistant rock, that is primarily used as an aggregate for asphalt and ballast for railroad lines.  Of course, blasting is the first step to fragment the rock for further processing and Austin is proud of the role it plays in supplying products, technical support and blasting services.

Products Used:

  • Emulex
  • Hydromite
  • Detonating Cord
  • Rock*Star Detonators
  • 3D Bench Face Profiling
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Austin Powder Partners with American Industrial Partners to Accelerate Its Growth Strategy
10/18/2021

Cleveland, Ohio – July 1, 2024 – Austin Powder (the “Company” or “Austin”), a leading provider of industrial explosives and engineered blasting solutions, announced today that it has received a strategic investment from American Industria...

Unveiling the Explosive History of a Mexican Town
10/18/2021

On December 5th, 2023, the Arocena Museum in Torreón, Coahuila, México hosted the unveiling of “Dinamita, Splendor of a New Century” by author Miguel Amaranto. This book chronicles the history of the initial inhabitants of Dinamita town...

Resilience in the Face of Hurricane Otis Shows “The Power of Family” is in Our DNA
10/18/2021

Little did the Austin Powder team know when they arrived in Acapulco for the XXXV International Mining Convention that they would soon face one of the biggest challenges of their lives. On Tuesday night, October 24, 2023, Category 5 Hurricane Otis ma...

Austin Powder Develops a Lead-Free Primary Explosive for Detonators
10/18/2021

Austin Powder Develops a Lead-Free Primary Explosive for Detonators Producing lead-free primary explosives is environmentally responsible, will ensure raw material availability, and incorporates a safer manufacturing process. May 3, 2023 – Clev...

Team Opens New Pit in Poland with Minimal Impact
10/18/2021

Opening a new quarry pit close to structures can be tricky, but the Austin team in Poland recently did it with great success. Vibrations and other unwanted effects were reduced to a minimum using Paradigm optimization software and the expertise of th...

Austin's San Julian Mine Crew in Mexico Completes 5 Years of Service Without Accidents
10/18/2021

Our Austin Family in Mexico recently celebrated five years of service at a mine project in San Julian! This is an extra special celebration because those five years have been completed without accidents! Our team of 29 experts provides knowledge and ...

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