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FIRST TO PRODUCE CARBON-NEUTRAL AMMONIUM NITRATE IN LATIN AMERICA
Enaex has reached a significant milestone in its quest for sustainability by initiating the production of ammonium nitrate at its plant in Cachimayo, Peru, using renewable energy sources. This achievement, makes the company the first carbon-neutral explosives producer with a fully integrated production chain.
The Cachimayo plant stands out as one of the pioneers in the industry by operating with renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean ammonia. The first tons of carbon-neutral ammonium nitrate are scheduled to be produced in November. This progress reflects Enaex’s strong commitment to leading the industry’s adoption of sustainable practices, which makes a tangible difference in the present and paves the way for a more sustainable future.
“Sustainability is part of Enaex’s history and its strategic plan, it is key in our purpose of Humanizing the mining industry. We have been investing significant resources, both economic and human, for more than 15 years to take care of our environment and guarantee the wellbeing of future generations. The production of carbon-neutral ammonium nitrate is part of this strategy,” explained Patricia Valenzuela, Vice President of People & Sustainability.
ENAEX AFRICA’S BARBERTON TRIAL, CREATES SYNERGIES WITH ENAEX PERU
Enaex Africa recently conducted a trial evaluating locally developed technology at Barberton Mines, Mpumalanga, South Africa, together with some colleagues from Peru. The launch of the locally developed Stopex™ small pump is making waves across Enaex.
Victor Medina, Head of Underground Mining and Giancarlo Rivera, Head of Underground Services at Enaex Peru, visited Enaex Africa recently to participate in trialing this technology at Barberton Mines’ Sheba shaft.
“In Peru, we have mines with narrow veins and small sections, which are similar to those found in South Africa. This technology will help us to increase the consumption of bulk emulsion in these mining units, and grow our sales,” says Victor.
The purpose of the visit was to:
- Evaluate the Stopex™ pump at work in a narrow stope environment.
- Assess the chemical reaction and the consistency of blast performance.
- Test the combined function of the pump and its control unit.
- Confirm that the pump can reliably produce the correct mix.
The visit from Enaex Peru highlighted how both teams are building closer relations between the global organisation, our customers and our local innovation team. It’s exciting to see how cooperation and knowledge-sharing across the organisation is deepening, and how the various regions are increasingly benefiting from our global reach.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
NEW ELECTRICAL AND AUTONOMOUS EQUIPMENT FOR UNDERGROUND MINING
Enaex is in the process of piloting the first fully electric and autonomous on-site bulk explosives factory equipment for underground mining, in what constitutes the first experience of this type in both Chile and the region.
We are making reference to the Electric Ubex One and the UG-iTruck, which were developed entirely in Chile by national engineers, and which objective is contributing to the safety and sustainability of the industry. These innovations are complemented with proprietary software, which were developed based on the real experiences on the field.
“We seek to improve the operating conditions of the workers, take them out of the line of fire, not expose them to direct emissions or adverse environmental conditions, with the objective of improving their quality of life, in order to humanize the mining industry”, says Danko Morales, Director of Underground Mining at Enaex.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: carol.zoccola@enaex.com
ENAEX BRASIL AMONG THE TOP COMPANIES IN THE COUNTRY
Enaex Brasil is thrilled to announce to be in the Top 3 in the Chemical and Petrochemical sector of the Época Negócios 360º yearbook. The subsidiary achieved the 42nd position in the overall ranking, among the 410 participating companies, an improvement of 110 positions when compared to the previous year.
The ranking was conducted by the Dom Cabral Foundation (FDC), a globally respected institution in executive education and corporate research. They conducted research to determine and rank what Brazilian companies achieved in areas such as ESG, innovation, digital transformation and financial performance.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: thiago.guimaraes@enaex.com
ENAEX AFRICA DONATES COMPUTERS TO BOHLALE DAY CARE
This generous donation was an effort spearheaded by Enaex Africa CEO Francisco Baudrand in collaboration with Enterprise Outsourcing.
The donation consists of thirteen computers. These computers will be integrated into Bohlale Day Care centre’s curriculum to foster early cognitive development, digital literacy, and a sense of curiosity about the world.
Benefits for Young Minds:
- Digital literacy: Children will acquire essential Digital skills from a young age, equipping them for the technology-driven world of the future.
- Interactive learning: Educational software and games will make learning fun and engaging, promoting curiosity and a love for learning.
- Preparation for the future: Early exposure to technology ensures that these children are better prepared for the digital demands of higher education and the job market.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: nondumiso.radebe@enaex.co.za
RIO TINTO VISITS HÉRY
A delegation from Rio Tinto, Australia, visited Héry’s complex in mid-September to find out about the DT5 product and explore potential collaboration opportunities between the companies. Employees from various departments actively participated in four days of extremely positive meetings and interactions, which gave the visitors an in-depth understanding of our current and future developments. They are now looking forward to implementing our DT5 in their future operations.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
BAJOOL PLANT UPGRADE
Enaex Australia reached the final stage of the Bajool plant upgrade, marking a significant step forward for the company. Alongside this milestone, they proudy introduced the state-of-the-art facilities at Kewdale, Perth, featuring cutting-edge workshop spaces and expanded storage capacities. This strategic expansion empowers Enaex Australia to bolster our logistic capabilities, allowing them to serve customers even better.
The progress Enaex Australia made and the investments they’ve put into these upgrades reflect their commitment to growth and services to our valued customers.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: matthew.burke@enaex.com.au
ENAEX PERU PARTICIPATES IN MINING CONVENTION
Enaex Peru’s participation in the PERUMIN36 Mining Convention 2022 was a success, and above all, an enriching experience with clients and attendees who also participated in the event.
The participants visited the stand to learn more about Enaex: our products in the explosives line; as well as Plasma, the non-explosive product; the development of the innovations that are being conducted and that generate value for open pit and underground operations.
Also, Paulo Fernandez, Luis Huaroc, Tom Valdivia, Daniel Crisostomo and Eduardo Mondragon, made outstanding presentations to show Enaex’s advances in the industry.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: arlim.paz@enaex.com
GHANA SHIPMENT OPENS UP NEW HORIZONS
The first shipment of South African-produced detonators and boosters arrived in Ghana, West Africa, on 20 August 2023. The two containers housed the first products ever exported by Enaex Africa.
The arrival of the shipment proves our growth strategy is on the right track.
“It’s a huge achievement from a strategic point of view and really opens up the market for us. I have to say that I felt a lot of pride and emotion. Exporting by sea is also a whole new experience for us,” says Allen Steyn, Market Development Manager for Enaex Africa.
The local Department of Mines representative, as well as the Port Captain, were present for the offloading. “Everyone was very meticulous, and the process was handled strictly according to procedure. The shipment was double-checked for compliance, and we used a special truck with a driver holding a license to transport dangerous goods.”
Plans are already under way for a second shipment of six containers before the end of the year. The successful shipment of equipment produced in South Africa is a positive step on our expansion journey into West Africa.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: pamela.buckle@enaex.co.za
DAVEYTRONIC 5 FIRST FIRING
The first firing with our new DaveyTronic® 5 active detonators took place at the on-site firing range on 14 September 2023 in the presence of a representative from ENAEX Australia.
This firing was carried out with the new generation of DT5Gn firing consoles, which consist of :
- PU: new-generation programming console (white and black)
- A BlastHub: which triggers the firing in the field (detonator charge and firing order) (black tower)
- Remote blaster: new-generation wireless firing console (wireless tablet)
- DaveyTronic 5: detonator with purple coil / orange cardboard label
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Nadine.SZCZEPOCKI@daveybickfordenaex.com
ENAEX PERU IMPLEMENTS ENAEX BRIGHT
Aligned with the purpose of humanizing the mining industry we seek to provide customers with solutions that can add value to the blasting process, Enaex Peru has implemented Enaex Bright. This integration platform provides data from different sources of the drilling and blasting processes, as well as signs, handling conditions, operational ranges, incorporation of cameras, and status of factory trucks, allowing to increase safety, process quality, and cost reduction.
Currently, the Antapaccay Plant team has implemented 100% digitalization of blasting and fleet management.
On Thursday, September 14, certificates of recognition were awarded to the Factory Truck Operators (FTO) for their valuable contribution to the successful implementation of Enaex Bright.
If you want to know more about this news, please contact: Luismiguel.huaroc@enaex.com
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