TRAINING

Training in Ammonium Nitrate-Based Mining Explosives

STX trains explosive manufacturers’ employees — from deep technical knowledge to a quick practical overview of mining explosives technology.

Our courses

Classroom course

3 DAYS · TECHNICAL

Best for: laboratory personnel, formulating chemists and engineers, and blasting professionals.

  • Chemistry of mining explosives.
  • Physics of mining explosives.
  • Safety of explosives.
  • Product issues and field testing.

Practical course

2 DAYS · HANDS-ON

Best for: plant operators, health & safety professionals and office personnel.

  • Day 1 — Lab: raw materials, making emulsion / watergels, gassing, emulsion/ANFO blends and pump safety.
  • Day 2 — Blasting range: detonators, boosters and testing of packaged and bulk explosives (VOD, gap tests, critical diameter).

See it in action

A look at STX training in the lab and at the blasting range.

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Upskill your explosives team

Talk to STX about a classroom or practical course tailored to your people.

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