Fourteen years with Brauteseth blasting.

Fourteen years with Brauteseth blasting.

March 2024

This year, 2024, marks the fourteenth year of the partnership between Brauteseth Blasting and Rossmin. Each year, this relationship has become stronger and mutually beneficial. The foundation of this relationship is built on trust, communication and exceptional service.

The partnership's success is due to the dedicated Brauteseth team of assistant drillers, blasters and supervisors under the management of Graham Engelbrecht, working closely with the Rossmin team who Load and Haul, along with the Professional team of Surveyors and Geologists, all lead by Bongekile Dumisa, Rossmin Quarry Manager.

Together the team has worked diligently to optimize the costs and develop blasting parameters, to improve fragmentation improving the yield from the quarry ensuring a consistent supply of quality material to Rossmin operations.

The team adapts to specific challenges in the deposit by adjusting blasting patterns, such as a box cut or single row patterns, and blasting techniques and materials such as ammonium nitrate and fuel or a gel.

Rossmin and Brauteseth Blasting are now progressing toward electrical blasting.

The collaboration and communication between the two entities have helped address challenges, achieve goals effectively and strive for a prosperous future.