ORICA RECEIVES CE CERTIFICATION FOR FULLY LEAD-FREE ELECTRONIC DETONATORS
Orica (ASX: ORI) is proud to announce that it has received CE certification for its fully lead-free[1] electronic detonators, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to innovation and sustainability in the mining industry. The lead-free detonators will be available in Europe across Orica’s entire range of electronic blasting systems, including the new eDev™ II Neo, uni tronic™ 600 Neo, and i-kon™ III Neo.
The new lead-free electronic detonators have undergone rigorous testing to ensure they meet the safety and performance standards required for commercial use. The CE certification states that the product range has been successfully assessed and approved by the German Notified Body Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM).
With CE certification now in place, Orica is progressing to a comprehensive field-testing programme including field testing and verification to ensure optimal performance and reliability in all surface and underground applications, in all climate conditions. The extensive field trial programme will pave the way for the official market launch.
The fully lead-free electronic detonator delivers several safety and environmental benefits by eliminating lead from both the production process and blasting emissions. The lead-free products do not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) according to the European Union’s Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulation.1
The transition to lead-free electronic detonators aligns with Orica’s ongoing commitment to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining superior performance, reliability, and safety in its operations. Eliminating lead from products can help better protect workers, communities, and the environment from harmful substances traditionally used in the mining and explosives industries in the context of the relevant EU legislation on ESG.
Orica’s Group Executive and EMEA President James Bonnor said: “We are proud to have achieved CE certification for our lead-free electronic detonators, a testament to our commitment to environmental responsibility and operational excellence. We are now focused on completing the final validation steps, ensuring our customers receive a product that meets the high standards of safety, performance, and sustainability.”
For more information about Orica’s lead-free detonators, please visit orica.com/ebs-neo.
Figure 1. Orica has received CE certification for its fully lead-free electronic detonators.
Figure 2. Orica’s fully lead-free electronic detonator will be available across Orica’s entire range of electronic blasting system, including the new eDev™ II Neo, uni tronic™ 600 Neo, and i-kon™ III Neo.
Figure 3. Neo is Orica’s brand for lead-free detonators.
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Orica (ASX: ORI) is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, specialty mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
Operating for 150 years, today our 14,000+ global workforce supports customers across surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.
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Orica’s Electronic Blasting System designed for ease of use in civil tunnelling and mine development.
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