explosives

SAFETY

Have a say on proposed changes to WA dangerous goods safety laws

WA government wants public submissions on proposed amendments

17 December 2025

SAFETY

Jumbo damaged by butt hole blast

Fired butts not marked up or checked after blasting

07 November 2025

UNDERGROUND

Endeavor to reopen after double tragedy

Cause of the tragedy still unknown

31 October 2025

OPERATIONS

Primed for blasting

Orica has also released a market-first haul truck measurement system.

20 October 2022

TECHNOLOGY

Explosive to mitigate reactive ground risks

May alleviate premature detonation.

15 April 2021

ENVIRONMENT

Fraction too much friction for Queensland shotfirers

Shotfiring fails in Queensland spark warning.

19 March 2020

ENVIRONMENT

Queensland tightens blast laws

New security measures for explosives licence holders come into effect in Queensland.

05 February 2020

ENVIRONMENT

Shotfirer fined for recklessness

1450kg of explosive items and five tonnes of ammunition not secured or stored properly.

19 December 2019

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