Rajsamand, July 18: Marking the beginning of the 49th Mines Safety Week 2025, Hindustan Zinc’s Rajpura Dariba Complex organized a technical workshop and executive body meeting, focusing on modernizing and improving blasting practices to ensure safety and efficiency in mining operations.
The event was conducted under the guidance of Vishal Goyal, Deputy Director of Mines Safety, North-West Zone, Udaipur Division. The primary agenda was to assess current blasting methodologies and encourage the adoption of innovative and safer blasting technologies.
Safe Blasting Is the Backbone of Mining
Delivering the keynote address, Tom Mathew, Director of Mines Safety (North-West Zone, Udaipur), emphasized the critical role of controlled blasting in mining:
“Mining is the backbone of all industries, and drilling and blasting are at its core. Just as uncontrolled electricity use can be dangerous, so can uncontrolled blasting. It is crucial that everyone involved understands and executes blasting with precision.”
He praised the workshop as a timely and collaborative initiative that brought together scientific agencies, explosive manufacturers, and mining companies to promote industry-wide best practices. He expressed confidence that such events would greatly benefit the entire mining community in the Udaipur region.
Industry-Wide Collaboration for Zero Harm
Representing Hindustan Zinc, Balwant Singh Rathore, IBU CEO of Rajpura Dariba Complex, outlined the workshop’s key objectives:
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Review and refine existing blasting practices
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Introduce advanced technologies in safe and efficient blasting
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Incorporate learnings from explosive manufacturer Orica
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Promote collaborative learning to achieve zero damage in mining operations
The event witnessed active participation from 66 leading industrial companies across regional and national levels, including:
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Wonder Cement Ltd
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Nuvoco Vistas
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The India Cements Ltd
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JK Lakshmi Cement Ltd
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Birla Cement Works
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Khaitan Business Corporation
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Rajasthan Barytes
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Aravali Polyart Pvt Ltd
The workshop not only reinforced industry safety standards but also highlighted Hindustan Zinc’s commitment to responsible and innovative mining practices through knowledge-sharing and technological advancement.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
