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Fragmentation Risks

Fragmentation is a critical aspect of surface mining operations, affecting excavation and loading efficiency, as well as the recovery of valuable minerals. However, mine operators continue to struggle with boulders and their impact on operations, including secondary blasting and potential ore losses from fines generation.

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