MTI Group’s BLASTSCOUT: Revolutionising Blasthole QAQC in Mining
MTI Group’s BLASTSCOUT is transforming blasthole Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QAQC) by replacing outdated manual measurement methods with advanced digital technology. Designed for the drill and blast stage of mining, BLASTSCOUT improves safety, boosts accuracy, and streamlines operations—delivering faster, more reliable results.
Traditional measurement methods, such as tape measures and manual data recording, are slow, labour-intensive, and prone to human error. They also increase operator exposure on the bench, raising safety risks. BLASTSCOUT eliminates these inefficiencies by integrating cutting-edge measurement devices with intelligent software for seamless data capture and transfer.
Two Key Devices Power the System:
BLASTSCOUT RADAR: Measures blasthole depths in under a second, detects water, and collects survey-quality location data—far surpassing conventional methods.
BLASTSCOUT PROBE: A robust digital tape measure for challenging conditions, capturing accurate hole depth, water presence, and location data in a single pass.
By digitising the process, BLASTSCOUT removes manual data handling, exporting results directly to drill and blast engineers for immediate integration into planning software. This not only saves time but ensures data is accurate, repeatable, and auditable.
Proven Performance:
In the past year alone, BLASTSCOUT has measured over 1.1 million holes and 11 million metres across diverse commodities, regions, and mine sites.
Key Benefits:
Enhanced Safety: Reduces operator exposure and strain injuries.
Increased Productivity: Speeds up QAQC, reducing labour costs and cycle times.
Improved Accuracy: Delivers consistent, high-quality blast data.
BLASTSCOUT is setting a new industry standard—helping mines blast smarter, faster, and safer.
