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Mining

Mining fragmentation analysis from blast to mill using particle size, shape, volume and colour data collected in the field, from vehicle loads and continuously on conveyors.

Mining fragmentation analysis across the value chain

Mining fragmentation analysis helps operations understand how blast outcomes affect digging and loading, haulage efficiency, primary crusher performance, conveyor stability, grinding energy and mill throughput. WipWare helps mining teams measure these conditions at the points where evidence can support a decision.

 

Use WipFrag for on-demand measurement of benches, muckpiles, stockpiles, UAV orthomosaics and samples. Use Riflesso to measure material carried by haul trucks, LHDs, railcars and other vehicles. Use Assolo for continuous measurement on conveyors and chutes. Together, these tools create a consistent measurement chain from initial blast assessment through mineral processing.

Common use cases

Pre-blast rock-mass characterization

Use WipJoint within WipFrag to measure joint orientation, spacing, persistence, RQD and in-situ block size from bench-wall or highwall images. This geological context helps teams understand the conditions influencing fragmentation before evaluating blast results.

Blast fragmentation assessment and optimization

Mining fragmentation analysis measures particle size distribution, shape, oversize and fines from muckpile, scaled field or UAV imagery. Compare benches, blast designs, explosives, timing and geological conditions, then use measured results to refine future blasts and benchmark performance.

Load-by-load mine-to-crusher monitoring

Measure fragmentation and colour characteristics as haul trucks, LHDs or railcars pass through a monitored location. Reflex provides load-based feedback for oversize detection, blast reconciliation, material-quality indicators and crusher-feed consistency without interrupting haulage.

Crusher and conveyor performance

Continuously monitor material on belts or chutes to detect oversize, excessive fines, broken screens and changes in feed distribution. Solo trends help teams relate upstream fragmentation to crusher settings, throughput and downstream process stability.

Grinding and process-feed stability

Track the size, shape, volume and colour characteristics of feed entering SAG, AG and other process circuits. Continuous Solo results can support operator decisions, advanced control strategies, blending, throughput improvement and energy-efficiency initiatives.
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Start with the Decision

Tell us what decision you need to support, what material evidence would justify it and where that evidence can be collected. We’ll help determine the appropriate measurement method and solution.