As part of our contract mining operations, bulk drilling and blasting are our areas of expertise at Afrimat Mining Services. The cornerstone of effective mining is drilling and blasting, which entails creating blast holes, loading explosives, and carrying out controlled blasts to break up rock for excavation.
The most important factors in mining are safety and accuracy. Blasting done incorrectly can result in excessive expenses, production delays, and safety hazards. That’s why Afrimat uses only in-house drilling and blasting teams — ensuring consistency, safety, and total accountability on every site. On each location, our in-house professionals guarantee accountability, consistency, and the best possible outcomes.
Afrimat deploys reliable blasting systems—both electric and non-electric—tailored for safe, controlled energy release across all site conditions.
Our blast engineers use advanced design and simulation tools to optimise fragmentation, manage vibration, and reduce downstream processing costs.
Certified & compliant operations
Certified & Compliant Operations
Safety-First Philosophy
With Afrimat, clients can expect full legislative compliance, rigorous quality control, and a consistent commitment to safety — from planning to execution.
“Every blast is more than breaking rock – it’s a commitment to safety, precision, and protecting lives. At Afrimat, Zero Harm isn’t just a slogan, it’s our way of working.”
Afrimat offers more than just drilling and blasting — we provide an integrated, end-to-end mining solution that reduces costs, improves efficiency, and ensures total compliance.
What sets us apart:
Working with Afrimat means:
Our Drilling & Blasting services support operations across:
Drilling is creating blast holes, while blasting uses explosives to break rock. They work hand in hand in mining operations.
Top hammer is ideal for shallower, hard rock drilling. Down-the-hole is better for deeper, straighter, and larger diameter holes.
Mines, quarries, construction firms, and industrial mineral producers.
Yes – many clients choose us for drilling & blasting only.
Typical holes range from 76mm to 165mm in diameter, with depths up to 30m.
Through strict adherence to legislation, risk assessments, competency checks, and our Zero Harm commitment.
Contact Afrimat Mining Services with your project details, and our team will provide a tailored proposal.
Afrimat’s bulk drilling and blasting teams are ready to support your next mining or construction project. Contact Afrimat Today to discuss your site requirements.
Michael Corbin: 082 783 6662 - Email: michael.corbin@afrimat.co.za
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