Orica (ASX: ORI), today announced the release of its latest Champ Navigator2™ technology which is the latest iteration of Axis Mining Technology portfolio of engineering complex surveying measurements into driller operable hardware; enhancing the popular Champ Navigator™ platform to measure with greater accuracy in more orientations.
Orica’s purpose is to sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources, and precise knowledge of resource location is essential data that supports each phase of the value chain from exploration to processing. The accurate identification and orientation of every borehole serves as pivotal information in orebody characterisation and significantly influences critical operational processes such as mine planning, grade control, dilution management, and blending.
Developed by Orica Digital Solutions in Tewkesbury, England, the Axis team have a track record of delivering innovative and integrated measurement solutions. With a design ethos that goes beyond the measurement hardware to incorporate workflows to maximise driller productivity, the Champ Navigator2™ is likely to be another product that drillers choose to use, delivering the survey quality that Geologists demand. The combination of this hardware with complementary software is expected to significantly accelerate and enhance mining workflows.
Champ Navigator2™ enhances the standard Champ Navigator™ by offering high-density true vertical continuous survey measurement while significantly improving North-Seek azimuth accuracy and repeatability across all measurement modes. Adding high-speed high-density vertical continuous surveying that does not rely on data interpolation leads to higher quality surveys and reduced survey times, improving both drilling productivity and survey quality. This improvement not only enhances productivity but also minimises standby costs for customers.
Orica Digital Solutions Vice President, Rajkumar Mathiravedu said;
“Orica Digital Solutions is continually expanding our offerings to solve more of our customers’ challenges, and Axis is at the forefront of this in the Orebody Intelligence space. Our global team of hardware and software engineers build the best-in-class user experience not just for the initial users of the tools or recipients of the data, but for any divisions who need the data for downstream operations”.
High-speed continuous
survey capability is flexible to all drilling environments, underground or
surface. Confidence begins at the collar with a measured North Seek azimuth and
extends to the intuitive driller-friendly operating interface that supports effective
survey execution.
"Orica has been shaping the future of mining for 150 years, and our digital solutions such as the Champ Navigator2™ are a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation, safety, and delivering value for our customers” concludes Mr Mathiravedu.
To learn more about Champ Navigator2™ visit: axisminetech.com or orica.com/digitalsolutions
Axis’ innovative and integrated suite of technologies drives the Champ Navigator2™ unique application flexibility & performance.