Austin Powder

World Environment Day
Sustainability that matters starts with measurable action.

At Austin Powder, sustainability is part of how we operate every day. We continue strengthening our environmental performance through lower water consumption, reduced waste generation, and improved emissions intensity, while advancing key climate action initiatives across our global footprint.

Progress happens step by step — through disciplined ex*****on, innovation, and a long-term commitment to the communities and environments where we operate.

Breaking Barriers Underground With 72,600 Tonnes of Rock Blasted from the Surface

Big moment underground when Austin Powder and Nyrstar successfully fired a historic surface-initiated underground blast, safely breaking 72,600+ tonnes from Immel Mine’s Stope 25 77 W, with zero personnel underground.

Using the E*STAR CUBE centralized blasting system, the team remotely verified and fired 1,350 electronic detonators from the surface, delivering millisecond-accurate timing, full digital traceability, and unmatched control for one of the largest stope blasts executed this way.

The result? Improved safety, reduced misfire risk, precise fragmentation, and a complete digital audit trail — proving that large-scale underground blasting can be safer, smarter, and fully connected. This milestone marks the next chapter in a six-year partnership built on trust, innovation, and the pursuit of what’s possible underground. Read the full Benefit Study at this link.
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