The frequently asked questions below address common enquiries and allow insight into our services.
Our consultancy company specialises in providing comprehensive services related to drill and blasting operations.
We offer expertise in:
– Blast design and optimisation;
– Safety assessment;
– Planning and procedural development;
– Regulatory compliance;
– Performance analysis;
– Supplier and Stakeholder engagement;
– Vibration and Airblast management;
– Dust, Fume, and Flyrock elimination; and
– Overall operational optimisation.
We also provide a comprehensive range of Business Development services to support organisations with their strategic growth initiatives.
We start by analysing your end-to-end production cycles to evaluate current drill and blast practices, and key performance metrics. Once we have identified areas for improvement, we help you to prioritise and develop discrete projects, and execute these improvements, with the support you need to implement sustainable change in your team or organisation.
We can also review your current supplier arrangements to identify where you can reduce blasting costs and improve productivity.
Ian, our Drill & Blast SME has the following qualifications and experience:
– Civil Engineering (Hons).
– Member of Institute of Engineers Australia.
– Member of Institute of Quarries Australia.
– Member of International Society of Explosives Engineers.
– 5 years’ experience in D&B Engineering roles in mining, quarrying and civil construction applications.
– 6 years’ experience in commercial, operational and management roles in explosives supply and blasting industry.
– 4 years’ experience project engineering, management, and commercial roles in civil construction industry.
– 2 years’ experience in consulting to the D&B industry.
– Prior to starting his own consultancy business, Ian has worked for the following companies of note in relation to drilling and blasting industry:
– Orica Mining Services – Australia & New Zealand.
– Rio Tinto (Coal & Allied), Hunter Valley Operations – Singleton, NSW.
– Roche Blasting Services – NSW & QLD.
Absolutely. We stay up to date with the latest regulations and standards in drill and blast. Our consultants can guide you through the compliance process so that you understand all the relevant governance. We will assist your teams in implementing the necessary measures to ensure ongoing compliance with the relevant regulatory bodies.
Yes, we offer comprehensive consultancy services to improve operational performance in drilling and blasting. From design and review to safety and quality, our technical services are dedicated to enhance your project’s productivity, whilst reducing costs, and achieving operational excellence.
Yes, we partner with site owner’s or contractors in either small, medium, or large-scale drill and blast operations. We understand the unique needs and challenges faced by different organisations and projects, so we can tailor our services to suit the scale and scope of your operations.
At Between the Lines, we tailor our consultancy services to fit your brief. Simply answer a few key questions and we will be in touch to book your free initial consultation. In our session we will discuss the specifics of your enquiry and develop a customised plan that addresses your goals and challenges. BTL…Problem Solved!
