BGM-MIN-SOP1129 - Long Hole Open Stopping Procedure - Rev4

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LONGHOLE OPEN STOPING PROCEDURE
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APPROVALS:
Title Name Date Signature
Mining Manager Mario Gericke 22-March-2015
REVISIONS:
Revision Revised By Description Affected Areas Date
Pieter Alberts
0 New Procedure 06-May-2013
Standards Committee
Andre van der Bank Mining through Paste 8.15
1 05 April 2014
Standards Committee Addition of paste mining sketches Figure 1 - 5
Removed Figure 2, 3, 4, 5
Andre van der Bank
2 Replacement of new sketches 8.16 14 April 2014
Standards Committee
Addition opening up of a free face procedure
Revised ore drift dimensions
7.3
Stope compliance checklist included
7.4
Included sketch on setup of machine
7.6
Pieter Alberts Addition of manual rod change
3 7.8 8 Nov 2014
Standards Committee CMS conducted after mining stope
7.14
Added rehab after paste round & round design
7.15
Barricades in place before drilling from upper
7.16
level
Pieter Alberts Bund wall construction 7.13
4 22 Mar 2015
Standards Committee Up Hole Drilling sketch 7.18

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CONTENTS
REVISIONS: .......................................................................................................................................... 2
CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 5
2. APPLICATION ................................................................................................................................ 5
3. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED ............................................................................................................... 5
4. PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 5
5. PRE-REQUISITES .......................................................................................................................... 5
6. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS ...................................................................................... 6
7. POTENTIAL HAZARDS ................................................................................................................. 6
8. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS AND WORK METHODS ............................................................. 6
8.1 START OF SHIFT ...................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 ENTRY EXAMINATION ............................................................................................................... 7
8.3 ORE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................. 7
8.4 RAISE SLOT/ DROP RAISE ........................................................................................................ 7
8.5 MARKING OFF .......................................................................................................................... 9
8.6 SETUP MACHINE ...................................................................................................................... 9
8.7 FACE PREPARATION............................................................................................................... 10
8.8 DRILLING UP/DOWN HOLES ..................................................................................................... 10
8.9 HOLE PLUGGING .................................................................................................................... 12
8.10 CHARGING PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................... 12
8.11 CONNECTING & TIMING .......................................................................................................... 15
8.12 MUCKING ............................................................................................................................... 16
8.13 BUILDING A BUND WALL .......................................................................................................... 16
8.14 SUPPORT/REHABILITATION ..................................................................................................... 17
8.15 BARRICADE & PASTE FILLING ................................................................................................. 18
8.16 LONGHOLE PASTE ROUND MINING.......................................................................................... 18
8.17 OPENING UP OF A FREE FACE ................................................................................................. 21
2. ONLY WHEN THE BARRICADE IS IN PLACE MAY DRILLING COMMENCE FROM THE UPPER LEVEL, AND
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION MUST PREVAIL BETWEEN DRILLING & MUCKING CREWS. ................ 21
3. THE RING HOLES WILL BE DRILLED IN THE CENTRE OF THE CONTACT POINT BETWEEN THE FOAM
BLOCK AND THE ORE BODY. REFER FIGURE: 3 ......................................................................... 21
8.18 UP-HOLE DRILLING ................................................................................................................ 21
FIGURE 4: INDICATING THE POSITION OF THE BLAST HOLE DRILLED FROM LOWER LEVEL ..................... 22
8.19 END OF SHIFT ........................................................................................................................ 22

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9. SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS ................................................................................................... 22

10. SYSTEMS EVALUATION ............................................................................................................. 23
11. REGULATIONS / STANDARDS / RELATED DOCUMENTS....................................................... 23
12. DISTRIBUTION ............................................................................................................................. 23
13. APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................... 23
13.1 LONGHOLE CHARGING STANDARD .......................................................................................... 23
13.2 PASTE ROUND DESIGN EXAMPLE ............................................................................................. 26

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1. INTRODUCTION
This procedure covers the general cycle of Longhole Mining underground to ensure personnel
working at Bulyanhulu are adequately trained in safe work practices and procedures to ensure the
health & safety of all personnel. This procedure applies to all persons working in Longhole Mining
at Bulyanhulu Mine.
It is the responsibility of all personnel to abide by this procedure.
2. APPLICATION
This procedure will apply to all persons working in Longhole workings at Bulyanhulu Mine. Every
area being mined must have a planned layout and mining instructions approved by the Technical
Services Department and be in possession of the Responsible Rig Operator & First Line Leader
at all times.
3. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Equipment, tools and material required will be determined by the specific task.
Equipment used must be pre-inspected before use.
4. PROCEDURES
BGM-MIN-SOP1000 Explosives Standard Operating Procedures
BGM-MIN-SOP1002 Rehabilitation Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1003 Services Installation Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1004 Abandoned Workplaces Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1007 Scaling Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1007A Check Scaling Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1009 Barricading open holes and bumper blocks
BGM-MIN-SOP1053 Underground Mine Signs
BGM-MIN-SOP1060 Remote scoop tram removal Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1063 Development Re-Entry Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1064 Development Face Preparation & Marling off Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1067 Remote Control Mucking Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1090 Stop & Fix Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1108 Secondary Stope Filling Procedure
BGM-MIN-SOP1120 Workplace Declaration checklist Procedure
BGML-MIN-SOP1100 Underground Paste Pouring Procedure
BGML-MIN-SOP1010 Holing Breakthrough Procedure
5. PRE-REQUISITES
All personnel operating equipment must be trained, assessed and found competent before being
allowed to operate equipment. No personnel may operate any equipment unless in possession of
a current Bulyanhulu Equipment License. Personnel training on equipment must be accompanied
by a competent person, and not left unsupervised, until the trainee is deemed competent in the

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use of the equipment.
6. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

Underground PPE will include but not be limited to:
Hard Hat
Cap lamp
Safety Glasses
Ear Protection
Gloves
Safety Boots
Full Body Harness
Reflective Coverall
Required symbolic signs
7. POTENTIAL HAZARDS
Fall of Ground
Fall from Height/Open Hole
Equipment Damage
Electrical Shock
Moving Machinery/Parts
Dust/Noise
Misfires
Uncontrolled Breakthrough
Fire
Inadequate Paste Filling-Curing Time
Rod string breaking & Plugging
8. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS AND WORK METHODS

8.1 Start of Shift
Line Up & Tagging:
Crew members report at the line up area, equipped for underground with all required Personal
Protective Equipment.
Previous shift report is discussed and employees receive line up for the shift.
Tags are handed to the First Line Leader and submitted to the Tag Board once open. Ref. BGM-
MIN-SOP1019 Underground Tagging Procedure.
Toolbox meetings:
It is the responsibility of every First Line Leader to conduct regular Toolbox meetings with their
crews to discuss important information eg:
Latest Safety Reports
Monthly Safety Topics
Production Results
Production Planning
Absenteeism

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Standards & Procedures related to daily activities

8.2 Entry Examination
Before entering any workplace underground the Re-Entry procedure must be followed: Ref.
BGML-MIN-SOP1063 Development Re-Entry Procedure.
8.3 Ore Development

Once the Primary Development has been conducted up to the Reef Intersection, an Ore Drive is
developed on reef towards the North and South sides respectively up to the boundary line/
stopping point, on upper as well as lower sub levels. This is indicated by the Mining Layout,
issued from the Technical Services Department. Typical dimensions of Ore Drives are 2.7m
wide x 4.0m high, depending on width of the Ore body. Remote loading cuddies will be
developed at set 20m intervals as per Technical Services Mine design.
8.4 Raise Slot/ Drop Raise

The middling between upper and lower sub levels varies, but at Bulyanhulu is normally 15-20m
depending on ground conditions, Reef orientation as well as range of drilling equipment.
A drop raise is developed from sub level to sub level at the furthest point of development, to
create a free breaking face for the Longhole Stope and is done in the following two sizes:
1. 2.0m x 2.0m round is drilled by Quasar Jumbo from the top or bottom or both, depending
on ground conditions.
2.0mX2.0m Drop Raise Design

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2. 3.0m x 3.0m. A Pilot hole is drilled between levels by means of a Cubex machine and the
rest of the round by Quasar Jumbo to break through. This may also be done from top or
bottom or both as determined by the Technical Services Department.
3.0mx3.0m Drop Raise Design
Drop Raise Blasting
1. Before blasting, all holes in the drop raise must be cleaned out to ensure that the holes are
clear. Special attention must be given to the cut holes, especially the large diameter easer
holes that are not charged.
2. All holes must be stringed/ measured and plotted on both upper and lower sub levels, this
plot must be made on the blasting layout. Plotting the holes on both levels assists in
determining the timing of the round.
3. Any drop raise longer than 18m must be surveyed and plotted.
4. All required holing & breakthrough procedures must be adhered to when conducting drop
raise drilling & blasting.
Hole Measuring
1. All drilled holes must be measured, making use of a tape measure of sufficient length, a
small piece of charging stick and a weight attached, by means of a short string to the end
of the tape.
2. The tape is lowered down the hole and once it reaches the end of the hole, the stick falls

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free and is pulled up tight against the bottom of the hole.

3. The length of the hole is then measured. Once the measurement has been taken, the tape
is given a short, sharp jerk which snaps the string and allows the tape to be freed.
4. The measurements are then recorded in the blasting layout.
5. Hole measurements must be done accurately.
Site Preparation
1. Strict adherence to the Development Re-Entry Procedure is required. Ensure required
Barricades and Signage are installed as per BGM-MIN-SOP1053 Underground Mine
Signs for upper and lower accesses to stope being mined.
2. Ensure area is scaled to solid. Ref. BGML-MIN-SOP1007 Scaling Standard Operating
Procedure.
3. Open stopes/holes must be securely barricaded as per BGM-MIN-SOP1009 Barricading,
Open holes & Bumper Blocks procedure to prevent inadvertent entry.
4. Personnel working in the vicinity must be tied off 100% of the time through the use of Full
Body Harnesses and lanyards, whenever within a 3.0m proximity of an open hole.
5. Stope preparation checklist completed & signed by relevant parties (Ref. BGM-FM1141A
Stope Compliance Checklist)
8.5 Marking Off

1. Marking of Rings are done by the Technical Services Department only. Burden and ring
spacing is determined by the Longhole Mining Engineer and specified in the Mining
Instructions/Layout. These drilling instructions must be strictly adhered to at all times and
when difficulty experienced, contact made with the Section Mining Engineer before
continuing to mine.
8.6 Setup Machine

1. The machine must be parked in the drift so that the axis of the machine is perpendicular
with that of the holes to be drilled.
2. The jaws of the rod clamp must be vertical to the drilling line.
3. The front chassis of the machine must be lined up parallel with the hole axis using the
steering movement. Make use of the "LASER" lights, the laser beams should be an equal
distance from the hole axis.

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4. Ensure persons are well clear of the machine and lower the front and rear stabilizers firmly
on the ground, do not over lift the chassis as this will reduce the stability.
5. Ensure that the control box is placed in a safe position with clear visibility to the operator.
8.7 Face Preparation

When drilling up or down holes, ensure that back and sides are scaled to solid and that the
floor is level before setting up the machine. Inspect the area for sockets and misfires and
treat accordingly. Ref. BGM-MIN-SOP 1000 Explosives Standard Operating Procedure &
related standards.
8.8 Drilling up/Down holes

1. Ensure that the drilling layout is available and strictly adhered to during the setup process.
The following is a typical example of a drilling layout.

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2. The position of the machine and the direction of the drill feed for the hole must be set up
correct before drilling commences.
3. Confirm the number of holes to be drilled to the drilling layout and record drilling
information as required in the drilling report. Any deviations to the planned layout must be
recorded and reported to the First Line Leader and Mining Engineer as soon as possible.
4. Once the hole has been completed and the rods removed, the completed hole must be
plugged to prevent contamination.
Manual Changing of Rods
1. When manual changing or removing of drill rods are done, the operator will ensure that
NO part of the machine is moving or rotating while the assistant is changing rods. Once
the task is completed the assistant will be at least 2m away from the boom before drilling
will commence.
2. No person will be allowed to come within 2m of the boom while the rig is drilling.
3. Check scaling and removing of loose will be done throughout the drilling shift when the
machine is idle and not drilling.
Hole Preparation for Explosives Charging & Blasting
1. No Longhole blasting will be done without an approved blasting layout. Cleaning must be

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done around the plugged holes and plugs removed

2. Remove any obstructions observed in holes. Holes must be blown out with compressed air
to remove remaining water and to clear holes prior to charging with ANFO (Down holes).
3. Re-plug cleared holes that are ready for charging.
4. String holes and check drill through position on the lower level. All holes must break
through on the bottom drive inside the ore outline.
5. Holes that are offline by more than 40cm must be blocked and crushed and new holes re-
drilled.
6. Check the individual hole lengths against the required hole lengths as indicated on the
drilling layout.
7. Calculate the amount of explosives and accessories required for the blast and order from
the Underground Magazine. Ref. BGM-MIN-SOP 1000 Explosives Standard Operating
Procedure.
8.9 Hole Plugging

Down Holes: Use a 100mm length of 25mm hose which has a notch cut in the centre, attached to
the end of the Igniter cord.
The Igniter cord and hose cut off is lowered down the hole until the end drops free. The Igniter
cord is pulled back up the hole so that the hose blocks the end of the hole.
The hole can be plugged with a resin cartridge or packaged explosives cartridge attached to the
igniter cord which is then pulled up into the hole to block it.
The hole can also be plugged with a wooden plug which is attached to igniter cord and pulled up
the raise into the hole to block it.
8.10 Charging Procedure

1. Ensure that blasting wires are rolled back well away from the area to be charged. Wires
must be short circuited.
2. Install barricade at the upper or lower level as per BGM-MIN-SOP1009 Barricading, Open
Holes & Bumper Blocks Procedure. No work may be done on the upper or lower level
while charging takes place.
3. Do not charge any holes that are marked as containing steel.
4. Calculate and record the total length of holes charged and the amount of explosives used.
5. Complete blast report form at the end of shift and submit to First Line Leader.
6. All charging and blasting operations must be conducted in Compliance with Mining and
Explosives Legislation of Tanzania.
CHARGING WITH ANFO EXPLOSIVES (DOWN HOLES)
1. Wet holes must not be charged with ANFO as it is soluble in water.

2. Measure the hole lengths and plug down holes with resin cartridges or packaged
explosives cartridges as indicated in sketch below.
3. Insert one cartridge and re-measure the hole to ensure the cartridge has reached the
bottom of the hole.
4. Pour 5kg of ANFO into the hole and lower the recommended size booster with detonator
into the hole, ensuring the booster has reached the bottom of the hole.

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5. Continue pouring ANFO into the hole half filled.

6. Lower the second booster and detonator into the hole.
7. Continue pouring ANFO into the hole leaving just enough space for the 0,6m stemming.
8. Fill the last 0.6m of the hole with gravel stemming. The last row of holes must have 1.5m
of stemming.
9. Primers used for initiating holes that are charged with ANFO are made up as follows:
10. A 60g or 150g x 32mm Booster is used as a primer/booster to initiate/boost holes that are
charged with ANFO. The correct number Detonator is inserted into the base of the
primer/booster cartridge.
11. Insert the booster/primer into each hole with care so as not to damage the detonator tube.
12. Set up the timing scheme as per the blast plan.
PRE CHARGING
1. Approval for pre-charging of holes must be obtained from the Mining Manager.
2. All entrances to pre-charged areas both on the upper as well as the lower level must be
barricaded off as BGM-MIN-SOP1009 Barricading, Open Holes & Bumper Blocks
Procedure.
3. No unauthorised person may enter a pre-charged area.
4. Detonating cord in pre-charged holes must be coiled and inserted into the holes that no
part protrudes.

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Due to the availability of equipment up holes are loaded with Emulsion explosives and down
holes with ANFO explosives.
CHARGING WITH EMULSION EXPLOSIVES
1. Emulsion is the generally preferred explosives type for Longhole mining due to factors like:
a. Effective application in wet conditions

b. Ability to vary loaded densities in the hole from 0.8g/cc to 1.2g/cc
c. Improved fragmentation on the standard ANFO pattern
d. High VOD (Velocity of Detonation)
2. Charging of holes is done by first pushing the primer into the toe of the hole using the
charging hose.
3. Holes are filled by means of the diaphragm pump mounted on the Emulsion charging unit,
maintaining a constant pump speed.
4. Product densities, temperature and pump pressures must be closely monitored throughout the
charging process.
5. For up-holes, the Emulsion viscosity is modified to ensure retention and spiders are inserted
at the end of charged holes to assist with further retention.
6. Operators must ensure that flushing and lubrication processes are adhered to at all times as
stipulated in the Emulsion charging Procedure and Training manual.
ORICA Recommended densities at Bulyanhulu are displayed below:

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8.11 Connecting & Timing

1. Recommended timing for drop raises drilled with the Quasar or the Cubex are as indicated on
the blasting layout. The numbers printed next to the hole position indicate the recommended
delay number. Appendices 13.1 indicate an effective standard for timing.
2. The delay numbers used to initiate the holes, as indicated on the blasting layout, are only a
guideline. The final delay numbering selected depends on the hole deflection and length.
3. The general principle of always timing the holes to break towards a free face is particularly
relevant when timing a drop raise.
4. Before connecting, ensure all persons and equipment has been removed from the face.
5. Starters must be properly connected and tied to detonating cord.
6. Inspect blasting wires and secure to side of drift to prevent damage.
7. Test continuity of blasting lines before connecting to Blasting box.

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8. Blasting box will remain in the shunted position until connecting up time, at 4 am or pm
after all persons have been removed from the workplace and No Entry signs placed
9. Ensure blasting lines are connected to blasting box and shunt blasting box into ON or
BLAST Position.
10. The blasting box will be locked out on entry examination and stay locked during the shift
and only be opened when connecting at end of shift.
11. Place NO ENTRY CHARGED FACE Signs and close barricade. Ref. BGML-MIN-SOP1053
Underground Mine Signs Procedure.
Misfires
In the event that a Long hole has failed to explode, the following precautionary measures must be
taken:
1. Re-Entry examination done as per BGML-MIN-SOP1063 Development Re Entry Procedure
2. Identification and demarcation must be conducted as per BGM-MIN-SOP1000 Explosives
Standard Operating Procedure
3. Determine cause for misfires and when required all explosives must be washed out to allow
re-charging of holes.
4. No Production drilling will be done within 8 metres of the misfired holes and all reasonable
measures taken to ensure that drilling is done by the same operator and at same angles as
the misfired holes.
8.12 Mucking
Refer to BGM-MIN-SOP1099 Loader Operating Procedure for remote mucking operation.
For stopes with 15-20m middling and breakthrough drilling may occur, no mucking will be
conducted at the bottom of such stope while drilling is taking place at the top.
8.13 Building a Bund wall

After the Longhole ring blast, the stope will be mucked out remotely using the last number of
buckets of blasted rock, constructing a bund minimum 1 m back from the brow area, under
supported ground.
The bund will act as a physical barricade to prevent access to the open hole/stope as well as
arrest any falling material at the bottom of the stope. A bund will also be constructed where
stopes or draw-points are hanging up.

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Sizes of the bund will differ depending on the size of the drift but will not be less than 1.5m in
height and 2.5m thick on top, over the full width of the drift, compacted by the loader operator to
ensure that it is firm. Every mucked out stope will have a bund constructed by the Loader
Operator before leaving the stope.
8.14 Support/Rehabilitation
1. Once the drop raise has been blasted and Re-Entry Examination conducted according to
BGM-MIN-SOP1063 Development Re Entry Procedure, the area is mucked out using
remote control Mucking. Ref. BGM-MIN-SOP1067 Remote Control Mucking Procedure.
2. The area is then supported or in some cases Rehabilitated by installing support units as
indicated by the Bulyanhulu Support Standards as well as the Mining Instructions supplied
by the Technical Services Department. Fractured/poor ground conditions may require the
installation of additional anchor bolts as specified by the relevant Mining Engineer.

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3. Care must be taken to ensure that all support units are installed according to the design
layout and required support standard. Ref. BGM-MIN-SOP 1113 Installation & Grouting of
Cable Bolts Procedure.
8.15 Barricade & Paste Filling

1. Upon completion of the mined block, the CMS will be conducted by the Technical Services
Department, Geology & Survey to determine orientation of stope & calculate the amount of
paste needed to fill.
2. Once completed & approved by Technical Services & Construction Section Leaders
respectively, a line of foam blocks are slid down from the upper to the lower level along the
free face. The Styrofoam blocks act as a void relief zone for slot blasting. The dimensions of
the Styrofoam blocks are 76cm x 122cm x 244cmm and each block weighs 20kg. The blocks
are secured by installing 2 pigtail eyebolts on either sides of the drift at 3.0m away from the
brow and 1.5m from the floor. The blocks are slid down with 2 cables (12mm Messenger
Cable) through the holes provided and secured to the eyebolts by cable clamps.
3. From here paste filling commences after barricade construction.
Refer to BGM-MIN-SOP1100 Underground Paste Pouring Procedure
Refer to BGM-MIN-SOP1108 Secondary Stope Filling Procedure.
8.16 Longhole Paste Round Mining

1. Before attempting to mine through the Paste barricade to expose the paste at the brow, the
following must be confirmed by Technical Services Department:
a) Does the specific stope form part of the 6 month plan?
b) Was specified time allowed for curing after last pour? (Refer BGML-MIN-SOP1100
Underground Paste Pouring Procedure)
c) The following measures will be the minimum requirements prior to commencing any
blasting through paste:
i. Survey department will be required to conduct a pick-up on the exact position

of the Paste barricade and the distance from the brow position.
ii. The Responsible Mining Engineer will develop the Mining Instruction for the
specific area and specify the distance to be blasted in order to expose the foam
blocks.
d) Drill and Blast Engineer will issue a mining instruction indicating the round design,
timing and distances of the paste barricade removal.
e) Upon completion of blasting the paste barricade, the area will be inspected & required
rehabilitation support installed as per Geotechnical Recommendation.
f) The Paste round will be drilled & timed as per set design (See Appendix 12.2)
g) The Round will be drilled full length and charged only 50%, using cartridge explosives.
h) The first ring drilled after exposing the foam blocks, will be done between the foam
blocks & solid ore.
i) Mining Instructions will specify positions and angles of long blast holes.
Note: Under no circumstances will any person be allowed to enter directly underneath the

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brow or other unsupported areas.
j) Supporting the brow area where mining has extended to the brow and into the foam
blocks as shown in figure 2.
Figure 1: Basic support to the brow after paste filling

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Figure 2: Blasting to the foam blocks position

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Figure 3: Indicating the position of the blast hole drilled from upper level
8.17 Opening up of a free face
1. Once the paste round has been taken and the brow exposed, the stope will be
barricaded off by means of an effective barricade with No Entry sign, 3 meters from the
brow, to prevent inadvertent entry.
2. Only when the barricade is in place may drilling commence from the upper level, and
effective communication must prevail between drilling & mucking crews.
3. The ring holes will be drilled in the centre of the contact point between the foam block
and the Ore body. Refer figure: 3
4. The round will then be prepared and charged, from supported ground and blasted to
open up the free face.
8.18 Up-Hole Drilling

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Figure 4: Indicating the position of the blast hole drilled from lower level
Up hole drilling is conducted when the stope middling is in excess of 20 metres, or when underhand
stoping configuration is followed.
Drilling is then conducted from the lower level up as well as from the upper level down.
8.19 End of Shift

1. Crew to proceed to the Shaft station
2. Report to line up area on surface and receive tag from the Supervisor
3. Give report to next shift in shift communication book and verbally.
4. Return Cap lamp and Rescue Pack to lamp room
5. Proceed to Change House
6. Clock out at end of shift
9. SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

In any event that this procedure cannot be followed, a Job Safety Analysis must be conducted

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and approved by the Mining Manager before operations commence.
10. SYSTEMS EVALUATION

Planned task observations are available for every process task in Longhole Mining.
All training records are kept at the Mining Training Centre in employee personal files.
This procedure should be revised at least bi-annually by the Standards Committee or when
changes in the process have occurred.
11. REGULATIONS / STANDARDS / RELATED DOCUMENTS

None
12. DISTRIBUTION
Copy Controlled Document Folder Location

Master Controlled Documents Central Filing System
1 Electronically
13. APPENDICES
13.1 Longhole Charging Standard

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13.2 Paste round design example

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use of the equipment.

6. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

8. SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS AND WORK METHODS

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Standards & Procedures related to daily activities

8.3 Ore Development

8.4 Raise Slot/ Drop Raise

2.0mX2.0m Drop Raise Design

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3.0mx3.0m Drop Raise Design

Drop Raise Blasting

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free and is pulled up tight against the bottom of the hole.

8.5 Marking Off

8.6 Setup Machine

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8.7 Face Preparation

8.8 Drilling up/Down holes

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Manual Changing of Rods

Hole Preparation for Explosives Charging & Blasting

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done around the plugged holes and plugs removed

8.9 Hole Plugging

8.10 Charging Procedure

CHARGING WITH ANFO EXPLOSIVES (DOWN HOLES)

1. Wet holes must not be charged with ANFO as it is soluble in water.

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5. Continue pouring ANFO into the hole half filled.

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CHARGING WITH EMULSION EXPLOSIVES

a. Effective application in wet conditions

ORICA Recommended densities at Bulyanhulu are displayed below:

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8.11 Connecting & Timing

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8.13 Building a Bund wall

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8.15 Barricade & Paste Filling

8.16 Longhole Paste Round Mining

i. Survey department will be required to conduct a pick-up on the exact position

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brow or other unsupported areas.

Figure 1: Basic support to the brow after paste filling

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Figure 2: Blasting to the foam blocks position

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8.18 Up-Hole Drilling

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8.19 End of Shift

9. SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS

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