1. 1 Integrated Technology Solution for Blasting Operations Amit Bhandari Founder / MD - ContinuousExcellence

2. Blasting Why optimal blasting is important?  Blasting is a crucial part of mine operations (Once a mine is established).  It has the potential of impacting operational efficiency of multiple aspects of mine operations (including post blasting operations such as loading, transportation and crushing).  Improper blasting can cause adverse environmental effect and health issues

3. Issues faced during blasting Typical Areas of concern for mining companies  Incorrectly done blasting can cause A) Operational inefficiency B) Health and Safety Concerns C) Pose risk to mining companies due to regulatory aspects.  Environmental issues Air Vibration Ground Vibration Flyrock Dust/Fumes  Operational issues Inefficient use of use of explosives energy Fragment size distribution is not optimal and reduces efficiency of post blasting operations such as loading, transportation and crushing

4. Our solution It is end to end solution for blasting  Our solution is innovative since it ties multiple aspects of the blasting operation together (prediction / design prior to the blasts, data collection in mining operations, analysis/reporting on various aspects of blasting operations).  Individually some solutions may exist (e.g. for blast design) but nothing integrated. Also predictors are very unique.

5. What is unique about our solution Exceptional features Intellectual Capital : People from our firm have published over 50 papers in this area (over the years). They are recognized as international authorities in blasting. Labor of Love : This solution has seen over 7 developers work on the IT side over the past three years. This has also lead to some other developments. Limited Marketing : With very limited marketing this solution has been sold in a number of Tier 1 mining companies. This has been in geographies traditionally hard to sell software in. End to End Blasting Solution : This is an end to end solution which covers all aspects of blasting life cycle - pre blast, blast data collection and analysis and post blast. Data Analytics : BIMS provides detailed ability to capture blast data and modify future blast designs/parameters based on analysis of historical data trends. Reporting : Past data can be searched. Reporting is also available. Predictors/Simulators : After prediction, user can change the values like spacing, explosive etc. for optimum cost and /or least environmental impacts. Mobility Solutions : We have very unique mobile App for our blasting tools. This enables field personnel to capture data,images, vedio at the site of the blast.

6. Our Blasting Modules What do they do and what is their current status? Blast Information Management System/BIMS  Systematic Storage of data  Retrieval of data recorded by personnel and monitoring instruments  Presentation of data  Analysis of data  Compliance Reports  Viewing of data at distance location  Costs, photographs, video and performance Production Ready Installed at few mining companies in India Blast Designer (BLADES)  Provides blast designing patterns.  Calculates blast parameters  Charging sheet for blaster can load explosive in each hole and also provide initiator connection. Production Ready Predictors FRAGMENTATION SIZE PREDICTOR –  Determines the size of the fragments.  Optimizes the data insights in such a way that in turn it helps to improve production efficiencies.  Helps in cost optimization BLAST CLEARANCE ZONE ESTIMATOR –  Establish both safe clearance distances and the critical range of burdens and stemming heights.  Indicate the zone of flyrock travel. AIR AND GROUND VIBRATION PREDICTOR –  Determines approximate contour plans for both ground and air vibration levels WAVEFRONT REINFORCEMENT PREDICTOR –  Designing and editing blast patterns. Production Ready. Installed at few mining companies in India and Australia Some predictors like Fragmentation predictor is currently WIP Mobility Solution  Integrated mobile solution of all these modules.  Can be taken to mine site to collect real time data and get predictions, optimizations and cost analysis as output.  Can work without internet. Currently being developed Module NameWhat does the Module do ?Current Status

7. So What Next Future Enhancements / Marketing / Research Projects  We have a number product extensions/commercialization areas where we seek co-operation  Commercialization : We would absolutely seek help in marketing /sales activities, also partnership in different geographies.  Clear Research Projects : We would have many other extensions and predictors/simulators that could be developed.  Funding : Funding always helps. This could be helpful for commercialization (Marketing/Sales Activities) and/or Product Extensions.  Example of some product features we would want to develop : Predictors : Airblast (noise), fragmentation size distribution, Dust (plume) prediction and control software. BIMS: GPS co-ordinate capture functionality can also be added. Import/export from other major mining software being used in Australia/globally. IOT/ Sensor Technology : With advancement of technology we can use embedded sensors for vibration measurement etc. Mobility : Mobility solution for all aspects which would enable field data capture and analysis. Data Analytics : Predictive data analytics for both environmental impacts as well as improving operational efficiency

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9. Screen Shots of BlMS Mobility Solution for Blasting (Mobile App)

10. Screen Shots of BlMS Blast Information Management System

11. Screenshots Various Blasting Predictors Ground Vibration Predictor Air Vibration Predictor Flyrock EstimatorWavefront Reinforcement Predictor

12. Screenshots BLADES (Blast designer)