Last week at Port Alma we successfully unloaded another bulk shipment of Ammonium Nitrate (AN) bound for our storage facility at Bajool. From there, depending on the grade, it will be distributed for use at our various mine site operations throughout Queensland, or sent to Platinum’s own manufacturing plant in the Bowen Basin for the… more
Platinum News
We’re celebrating
Platinum Blasting Services is proud to have secured a three-year extension to our contract at the Foxleigh Mine. This extension is on the back of delivering excellent performance over the past three years and our strong partnership with Middlemount South. The efforts extended by all involved in delivering the blasting requirements safely and efficiently at… more
Welcome Damon
In December we welcomed Damon Bosenberg to the team as Area Manager – Queensland. With 25 years of experience in the drill and blast industry, Damon brings a wealth of experience across leadership, operations management, innovation, quality and safety. Damon’s position is a key new role for Platinum Blasting Services, as a part of an… more
Meet Lachlan
Platinum Blasting Services welcomed Lachlan Jensen to our Engineering Student Vacation Program during the summer university break. In order to gain an understanding of our business and the technical aspects across our operations, Lachlan split his time between getting his hands dirty at our mine site blasting operations and emulsion manufacturing plant, and working collaboratively… more
Christine Grealy – Senior Technical Engineer
Innovation drives Senior Technical Engineer, Christine Grealy Before STEM was even part of our school curriculum, Christine Grealy found a fantastic blend of art and science within the Blasting industry. “I appreciate the fact that you immerse yourself more in the medium you are working with, meaning you get a feel for what the ground… more
ISEE Australia Conference 2018
Platinum Blasting Services are pleased to once again be providing Platinum sponsorship for the upcoming 4th Annual ISEE Australia Conference 2018
HydraDye Receives Positive Response
Since the introduction of HydraDye to the mining industry, Platinum’s very own innovative blasting dye has seen great success.
Safe Work Awards
Adam Grant HSETQ Manager for Platinum Blasting Services has received congratulations from Queensland’s Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Grace Grace, and Safety Ambassador, Shane Webcke.
ISEE Conference 2017
We are excited to be promoting our technology and services this week as platinum sponsors for the 3rd Annual ISEE Australia Conference 2017.
HydraDye
We are pleased to introduce HydraDye as the newest addition to our Hydra range of blasting products. It is the first single dose explosive doping marker available on the market in Australia.