Universal Mining Solution’s Rock-on-Ground (ROG) service ensures that you will have broken stocks on time by bringing in all the resources required to manage your end-to-end blasting process. We take responsibility for blast design, explosives supply, loading the pattern, shot firing and overall blast management.

Options for additional services such as drilling and environmental monitoring are also available to support your entire drill and blast process.

Rock on Ground (ROG) refers to a drill and blast service where the contractor is paid for the blasted rock and takes responsibility for drilling, geology, blast design, and loading, managing the entire end-to-end blasting process.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
What it is:

ROG is a service offered by companies like Orica and Rock on Ground Pty Ltd, specializing in production drilling, blasting, explosives supply, and RC-grade control drilling for open pit mining and civil infrastructure projects.

Scope of Services:

• Drilling: ROG provides drilling services using various types of rigs, including top hammer, DTH hammer, and RC grade control drill rigs.
• Blasting: ROG handles the entire blasting process, from blast design and explosives supply to loading, shot firing, and overall blast management.
• Explosives: They supply explosives and operate bulk explosive trucks and storage facilities.
• Civil Infrastructure: ROG also provides controlled blasting services for civil projects where rock excavation is required near existing infrastructure.

 

Industries Served:

• Mining (iron ore, surface metal, surface coal)
• Construction
• Quarrying
• Civil Infrastructure (rail lines, roads, pipelines, power lines, buildings)

 

Benefits:

• Shots delivered within blasting windows
• Efficient loading
• Experienced crew trained to solve issues quickly
• Safe and cost-effective blasting solutions
• Minimizing impact on the environment

Key Features:

• Risk Management: The contractor takes on the risks associated with drilling, geology, blast design, and loading.
• Controlled Blasting: ROG specializes in controlled blasting techniques to minimize damage to surrounding infrastructure and ensure safety.
• Modern Equipment: They operate a modern fleet of blast hole drill rigs and explosives trucks.
• Safety and Environmental Management: ROG prioritizes safety, health, and environmental management in all their operations.