Our markets
Serving the pillars of society
Surface and underground mining and construction operations
Our experience lies in the international mining and construction industries. We have leveraged this experience and know-how to ensure that the Hypex Bio platform conforms to the most stringent functionality and technical requirements in these industries.
We have categorized our markets into surface and underground operations and thereafter, into the mining and construction industries.
Underground mining and tunnelling
Hypex Bio’s nitrate-free technology can provide tremendous value in underground mining and tunnelling operations. Eliminating toxic NOx and ammonia gases significantly improves the working environment and allows for shorter re-entry times, thus improving the operational cycle. Eliminating nitrate and ammonia leeching into tunnel and mine water enables more efficient and cheaper water treatment processes and reduces operations’ effect on local ecosystems. The use of our emulsions also reduces hazardous dust and fines, which impact ventilation systems and employee health and, in some cases, improves production efficiency.
Hypex Bio offers a path forward for mines with environmental regulatory or political challenges, where nitrate-based alternatives would prohibit operations due to water pollution risks.
Key figures and value for underground operations
Scope 3 CO2e emissions reduction compared to ammonium nitrate-based explosives
Elimination of NOx Gas (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide)
Elimination of ammonia and nitrate residues
Toxic NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes
NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes – improving ventilation
Comparable advance and fragmentation using same drill patterns and initiation systems
Scope 1 and scope 3 emissions reduction
On-par performance compared with traditional nitrate-based emulsions
Up to 15% explosives savings by weight with equivalent performance
Comparable advance and fragmentation using same drill patterns and initiation systems
Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 74-92 %
Reduction in fines and dust from blasting operations
Chance of nitrate and ammonia leeching into water
Nitrate and ammonia leeching, minimizing water treatment and environmental footprint
Nitrate and ammonia leeching, minimizing water treatment and environmental footprint
Toxic NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes
Surface mining, quarrying and construction
A majority of total commercial explosive use occurs in surface mining operations, where large amounts of rock materials are blasted daily. It is these operations that generate most greenhouse gas emissions, and it is also here where the Hypex Bio platform can have its largest impact the on the emission profile of mining companies.
Our studies show that explosives contribute up to 42% of the total scope 1 and 3 emissions for open-cast mines. By simply switching to Hypex Bio, these emissions can likely be reduced by up to 90% in scope 3 and up to 74% in scope 1, depending on the current practices in place. These reductions are achieved without compromising performance, safety, or operational procedures.
This indicates that switching to Hypex Bio is the most economically effective measure a surface mining operation can take to quickly achieve significant emission reduction targets.
Hypex Bio enables surface construction and quarrying operations to transition to sustainable practices, while also ensuring efficiency improvements by minimizing fines and dust generation.
Offering a clear and effective route to sustainability
The mining industry must transition to sustainable practices. Addressing scope 1 and scope 3 emissions is challenging and often highly costly. Hypex Bio offers a clear, effective and economical route to sustainability.
Key figures and value for surface mining and construction operations
Scope 3 CO2e emissions reduction compared to ammonium nitrate-based explosives
Elimination of NOx Gas (nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide)
Elimination of ammonia and nitrate residues
Toxic NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes
NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes – improving ventilation
Comparable advance and fragmentation using same drill patterns and initiation systems
Scope 1 and scope 3 emissions reduction
On-par performance compared with traditional nitrate-based emulsions
Up to 15% explosives savings by weight with equivalent performance
Comparable advance and fragmentation using same drill patterns and initiation systems
Reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 74-92 %
Reduction in fines and dust from blasting operations
Chance of nitrate and ammonia leeching into water
Nitrate and ammonia leeching, minimizing water treatment and environmental footprint
Nitrate and ammonia leeching, minimizing water treatment and environmental footprint
Toxic NOx gas and ammonia in post-detonation fumes