Publication: International Mining
Date: January 2012
Journalist : John Chadwick

South African Technology and Services

With reducing carbon footprints and other factors in mind, AEL Mining Services has developed the S200 Eco range of emulsion explosives - an ammonium nitrate / calcium nitrate (AN/CN) formulation. This range was initially developed for hot-hole blasting, where temperature resistant emulsions were required in surface coal mining.

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Publication: Modern Mining

Date: 01 November 2011

AEL Mining Services, a pioneer and leader in the development and manufacturing of electronic detonators, in collaboration with its joint venture partner, DetNet, has supplied locally designed and manufactured electronic detonators to the global mining fraternity as an alternative to pyrotechnic systems since the early 1990's. Benefits of its latest system, DigiShot Plus, include accuracy of firing times, enhanced safety, cost effectiveness, improved overall mining cycle times and a reduction in environmental impact

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By: More Love Mafu
Publication: Construction News
Date: 01 October 2011

AEL Mining Services 'Detonates' Gautrain Project

The largest supplier of explosives technology and initiating systems in Africa. AEL Mining Services has contributed positively to the success of the Gautrain project through the design and construction of tunnels. Established in 1896 with its head office located in Moddernfontein in South Africa's Gauteng Province, AEL has become the world's leading supplier comprising of 16 businesses complemented by production facilities and offices throughout Africa and selected parts of South East Asia, South American and Europe.

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