Avatel™ fires the world-first semi-automated, wireless development blast

Epiroc and Orica, in partnership with Agnico Eagle, have successfully commenced live blasting with Avatel™ – the world's first semi-automated wireless underground development charging solution at Agnico Eagle Mines Limited's Kittilä mine in Finland. The milestone brings to life an industry-driven concept to dramatically improve safety at the face, which is one of the highest risk activities in underground mining today.

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