Integrated solutions of the EVOBLAST Group at the “Barents-Arctic Economic Partnership” conference

From November 14 to 15, 2024, the International Mining Conference "Barents-Arctic Economic Partnership - Looking into the Future" was held in Kirovsk. The organizers were the Government of the Murmansk Region, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, the Supreme Mining Council "Miners of Russia" and the Kola Science Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The EVOBLAST Group, a developer of integrated innovative solutions for drilling and blasting operations, acted as a partner of the event.

The participants discussed such issues as the effectiveness of interaction between scientific and educational organizations with mining companies, the problem of shortage of qualified personnel, and environmental safety. A separate session was devoted to the prospects for the development of the mining sector of the Murmansk Region.

Ivan Veselov, Director of the Underground operations of the EVOBLAST Group, presented solutions for drilling and blasting operations based on efficiency, safety and sovereignty. For example, the speaker presented several chassis for mixing and charging trucks. The designs were developed jointly with partners and are intended for sites of different scales. For example, a compact and maneuverable chassis with a lifting capacity of 0.6 tons was developed in collaboration with PICAR for small mines. Another domestic model can transport 1.3-2.3 tons of emulsion. And 2-3 tons and 4-6 tons chassis are designed for charging big volumes at large mines.

In addition, a line of domestic plastic equipment for mining was presented to the participants: casing pipes for bottom holes, charging hoses and housings for booster loading. Also, among the fully localized products, the expert mentioned the company's own development, which is in demand on the market - the EVOSAB® emulsion explosive for underground mining. It is produced from domestic raw materials, and its properties meet all Russian and international quality standards.

For EVOBLAST Group, the Murmansk Region is a strategic region. Company branch offices operate in Kirovsk, Olenegorsk and Zapolyarny. The company follows a scientific approach in developing each of its solutions and strives to exchange opinions with professional and scientific communities.

The Barents-Arctic Economic Partnership conference has been held for 13 years already. During this time, it has become a landmark platform for the exchange of expertise between mining companies extracting and processing solid minerals in the Arctic zone.