INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS ACROSS EUROPE, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND AFRICA
SUSTAINABLY MOBILISING THE EARTH’S RESOURCES
Across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Orica is at the forefront of innovation, technology, and sustainability in the mining and infrastructure sectors. Victor Morales, Vice President of EMEA Mining, digs deep into developments across the region
Writer: Jack Salter | Project Manager: Eddie Clinton
The story of one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers began more than 150 years ago.
Founded in June 1874 as a supplier of explosives to the Victorian goldfields in Australia, Orica proudly
celebrated its sesquicentenary last year, an exciting milestone for the company.
This extensive heritage is a testament to Orica’s resilience, adaptability, and ability to thrive in a constantly evolving business landscape.
Its 150-year journey has also been one of transformation, as the company originally started out as Jones, Scott and Co. before it was bought by Nobel.
The organisation then went on to merge with Brunner Mond and Co., the United Alkali Company, and the British
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Dyestuffs Corporation to form Imperial Chemical Industries Plc (ICI Plc).
In 1928, Imperial Chemical Industries of Australia and New Zealand (ICI ANZ) was incorporated to acquire and coordinate the Australasian interests of ICI Plc, later becoming ICI Australia in 1971.
When ICI Plc divested its major shareholding in ICI Australia in 1997, a new independent Australasian company was formed, known since February 1998 as Orica.
The acquisition of ICI Plc’s global explosives interests began Orica’s transformation into a global business,
one that has maintained its proud traditions of leadership, innovation, quality, and safety.
Orica has also grown to become one of the leading publicly-owned companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) over the course of 150 years.
Throughout 2024, the business recognised its landmark anniversary together with its people, partners, customers, and communities globally whilst taking the opportunity to reflect on its proud history and look towards the bright future of this iconic organisation.
A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE REGION
Today, Orica employs a community of more than 12,500 engineers, scientists, technologists, operators, business specialists, and on-site crew around the world, supporting customers in surface and underground mines, quarries, construction, and oil and gas operations.
The business operates in over 100 countries worldwide, including numerous sites across the EMEA region, an extensive area that is incredibly dynamic and diverse with
unique cultures and a wide range of mining commodities and segments.
The company’s commitment to excellence in the EMEA mining sector is unwavering as it is a key region within Orica’s global operations, with a diverse talent pool of approximately 2,000 staff members dedicated to delivering value and the best customer experience.
“We serve around 1,500 customers, ranging from large mining corporations to small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) in quarrying, construction, and infrastructure,” outlines Victor Morales, Vice President of EMEA Mining at Orica.
“What makes EMEA particularly inspiring is the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals from across this vast and multicultural region, combining diversity, innovation, and meaningful contributions to the mining industry’s future.”
Orica’s solutions extend beyond
blasting and integrate seamlessly into the entire value chain, from geological exploration and blast design to ore processing and addressing geotechnical challenges.
This comprehensive approach enables the company to support mining and infrastructure projects with innovative technologies and tailored services that drive efficiency and sustainability.
“Our talented teams thrive in challenging environments, developing and implementing unique solutions that address the entire value chain,” Morales acclaims.
Equally important is Orica’s dedication to creating value not only for customers, but also for the communities where it operates.
This holistic approach, powered by local expertise and cuttingedge technologies, reinforces the company’s position in EMEA as a global leader in mining and infrastructure solutions.
SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
Sustainability continues to be a core focus of the industry as organisations work to decarbonise their operations and supply chains.
Areas such as Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Southern and Eastern Europe are growing fast and rapidly evolving to play a pivotal role in supporting the global energy transition.
Demand for copper, nickel, and other future-facing commodities remains strong as the energy transition gains momentum. However, with the push towards a lower-carbon economy, there is expected to be a decline in thermal coal, which is crucial for meeting the energy needs of developing countries.
Sustainability is a key strategic component and integral to operations in EMEA and globally at Orica, whose purpose is to sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources and ambition is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
“My interest in mining grew as I recognised its critical role in supporting global sustainability, providing essential raw materials for the energy transition and critical minerals that are vital for modern society,” reflects Morales.
The company delivers smart, safe, and sustainable solutions for customers working in complex operating environments, playing its part in addressing climate challenges and supporting local communities.
Championing a more environmentally-friendly industry, responsibly managing its impact on society, and supporting the fair transition to a net zero economy is fundamental to Orica’s decisionmaking and the way it runs the business.
Indeed, sustainability is embedded in the company’s policies, business strategy, and practices as it pursues new opportunities, delivers on its commitments, and improves its performance.
EME OUTLOOK: HOW HAVE ORICA’S LONGSTANDING SUPPLIER RELATIONSHIPS HELPED TO NAVIGATE INDUSTRY DISRUPTION?
Victor Morales, Vice President of EMEA Mining:
“In response to recent global geopolitical challenges, Orica has focused on building robust and resilient supply chains to remain a reliable partner for our customers.
“We have successfully navigated disruptions in the supply of critical raw materials, ensuring our operations continue seamlessly across EMEA and globally. Our strong relationships with key suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners play a crucial role in maintaining the reliability of our services.
“This resilience, combined with our strategic partnerships, is a key differentiator that allows us to deliver consistent value to our customers, even in challenging environments.”
“ORICA IS SET APART BY ITS PEOPLE, COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION, AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES, ALL FOCUSED ON DELIVERING EXCEPTIONAL VALUE TO CUSTOMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS”
– VICTOR MORALES, VICE PRESIDENT OF EMEA MINING, ORICA
Guided by its sustainability strategy, which is informed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Orica collaborates with customers and other stakeholders to find solutions to the industry’s biggest challenges and move together towards a lower-carbon future.
Along with proactively engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders in EMEA and around the world, Orica undertakes periodic materiality assessments to understand the topics that matter most to them and inform its strategy, public sustainability targets, and external reporting.
The company is focused on mobilising the materials, metals, and minerals required to help the global economy grow and transition to net zero emissions, advancing technology and innovation across the value chain and accelerating its decarbonisation commitments.
ESSENTIAL MATERIALS
Orica is committed to securing the supply of critical raw materials for the mining industry, with the safe and reliable supply of ammonium nitrate (AN) another key component of its offering.
“As one of the world’s leading producers of AN for technical use, we operate five production facilities worldwide,” confirms Morales.
“We are also one of the main buyers of AN for technical use, especially for our operations in EMEA and Latin America, where we have long-term agreements to secure steady supply to our operations.”
In EMEA, Orica recently partnered with Fertiberia to execute the first blast using low-carbon technical ammonium nitrate (TAN) in June 2024 at the Canteras de Santullán quarry in Spain.
This innovative product, made with renewable hydrogen, marks a milestone in reducing the carbon footprint of blasting and mining operations, providing a more sustainable solution compared to conventional TAN.
The blast signifies a further step
towards the decarbonisation of mining, a crucial sector for the energy transition due to its role in extracting copper and other essential industrial minerals, as it marked the first industrial-scale use of a sustainable, low-carbon explosive product.
Alongside AN, Orica also invests in the production of various essential materials such as sodium cyanide and other critical resources.
“This ongoing investment strategy ensures we can meet the growing demands of our customers whilst supporting the industry’s long-term sustainability,” Morales emphasises.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The new mining and infrastructure projects driving the EMEA region evidently have a great focus on sustainability and efficiency, supported by the introduction of forward-thinking technologies.
“We continue to innovate with groundbreaking solutions designed to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining operations,” Morales states.
Orica has long been at the forefront of innovation in mining and infrastructure, helping to shape the industry through leading digital and automated technologies to create safer and more productive outcomes for customers.
Continuous innovation led by talented people and fuelled by collaboration with customers and industry and research partners to solve shared challenges has been at the heart of the company’s success over the past 150 years.
Innovation at Orica is defined by its pioneering spirit and key to addressing the significant
“WHAT MAKES EMEA PARTICULARLY INSPIRING IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO COLLABORATE WITH TALENTED INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THIS VAST AND MULTICULTURAL REGION, COMBINING DIVERSITY, INNOVATION, AND MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE MINING INDUSTRY’S FUTURE”
– VICTOR MORALES, VICE PRESIDENT OF EMEA MINING, ORICA
global challenges faced by the mining industry, including sustainability, safety, efficiency, resource depletion, and social responsibility.
Finding ways to address these is therefore essential for the sustainable growth and development of the industry.
Committed to continuous
technological investment, the company’s vision is to transform how drilling and blasting are used to unlock mining value.
“Our innovations reflect Orica’s dedication to providing cutting-edge, value-driven solutions for the evolving needs of the mining industry,” prides Morales.
SAS LOGISTICS SERVING THROUGH SAFETY
Founded in 2006, SAS Logistics has become one of Tanzania’s leading logistics and transport companies, o ering innovative and reliable solutions. Initially, the company started with only 9 trucks, branching out from parent company, S.A. Said & Co. Ltd, which was established in the 1970s by the late Seif Abdallah Said. The company’s name, SAS Logistics, honours his legacy in the transport industry.
SAS Logistics’ success story is rooted in the vision of its CEO, Mr. Salim Seif Elbusaidy, the eldest son of Seif Abdallah Said. With wisdom and a brilliant strategy, Mr. Elbusaidy saw the opportunity to build a sustainable company that would o er top-tier logistics and transport services. Under his leadership, SAS Logistics has grown from a small operation to one of the most respected logistics providers in the country, now owning a eet of 250 trucks with capacities ranging from 3 to 30 tonnes.
At the core of SAS Logistics is its guiding principle, ‘Serving Through Safety ’ The company prioritises safety in all aspects of its operations, from the transportation of goods to the maintenance of its eet. Whether transporting dangerous goods such as ammonium nitrate or providing general cargo transport, SAS Logistics ensures that all operations are executed with the highest safety standards. This commitment is also re ected in the continuous training of its drivers and technicians to adhere to safety protocols.
To meet the country’s growing
demand for logistics services, SAS Logistics has strategically positioned its warehouse facilities in key locations across Tanzania. In Kahama, located near some of the country’s richest mining areas, the warehouse serves as a critical hub for materials and equipment used in the mining sector. This location allows the company to efficiently support the mining industry by providing timely and secure storage and transportation solutions.
Tanga, another key port city, is home to a second SAS Logistics warehouse. Situated close to important trade routes, the Tanga warehouse supports both import and export activities, further enhancing the company’s ability to
o er exible logistics solutions for various industries, including mining and manufacturing.
These strategically located warehouses allow SAS Logistics to o er comprehensive logistics solutions tailored to the needs of its clients. Whether it’s transporting goods to and from the mining regions or facilitating the smooth ow of trade through the ports, the company’s logistics network plays a crucial role in supporting Tanzania’s economy. Over the years, SAS Logistics has expanded its operations beyond transport to o er a range of services, including customs clearance, freight forwarding, and the specialised handling of dangerous goods. The company’s growth has been driven by its
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SAS Logistics is also committed to sustainability. The company imple ments green logistics practices to reduce its environmental impact, such as optimising routes to reduce fuel consumption and adopting eco-friendly packaging materials. These e orts align with global sustainability goals whilst maintaining operational e ciency.
In addition to its environmental initiatives, SAS Logistics embraces innovation by integrating advanced eet management technologies and real-time tracking systems. This enables the company to provide clients with up-to-date information about their shipments, ensuring transparency and improving the overall customer experience.
The company’s dedication to safety extends to its handling of hazardous materials, such as ammonium nitrate, where stringent safety protocols and industry regulations are strictly followed. SAS Logistics’ fleet is equipped with the latest safety features, and its drivers are welltrained to manage hazardous goods safely.
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In EMEA, the company has technology centres located in Gyttorp, Sweden and Troisdorf, Germany that specialise in nonelectric (NE) initiation and electronic blasting systems (EBS), respectively.
These two regional sites complement Orica’s global technology centres in Australia, the US, Canada, and Singapore, as well as its Centre for Innovation and Collaboration in Chile.
CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS
Orica is in a unique position to leverage its expertise in technology to create solutions that deliver positive socioeconomic and environmental contributions to customers and
ORICA EMEA LOCATIONS
EUROPE – Belgium, Bulgaria, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
MIDDLE EAST – United Arab Emirates (UAE)
AFRICA – Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Ghana, Mozambique, Namibia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia
communities around the world through its business activities.
For example, the company is reducing environmental footprints by offering more sustainable solutions such as Exel™ Neo, which was launched in September 2023 and represents another step towards the company’s purpose.
The world’s first series of leadfree NE detonators, Exel™ Neo uses unique, proven non-primary explosives detonator (NPED) technology for the safe and reliable initiation of explosives.
“Exel™ Neo offers reliable and robust lead-free detonators for operations in challenging conditions,” Morales tells us.
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Looking Ahead
Combustion Technology remains committed to its partnership with Orica Africa, supporting the mining sector with innovative and sustainable solutions. With its proven track record and dedication to client satisfaction, Combustion Technology continues to set the standard for containerised hot water boiler systems across Africa.
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Orica does not use lead or lead components in the manufacturing or production of Exel™ Neo detonators, but rather a safer and more sustainable lead-free formulation in Gyttorp, creating more eco-friendly products whilst maintaining the performance of its premium Exel™ range.
Exel™ Neo detonators are designed for use in civil infrastructure, as well as surface and underground mining operations.
The technology is manufactured close to Orica’s customer base in Europe and is currently available in the EMEA region.
The first Exel™ Neo detonators were shipped from its state-of-theart Swedish production facility in November 2023 to address the need for more sustainable initiation systems in the market.
Orica’s NE manufacturing and
supply network is expanding, with capability and capacity uplifts at a number of sites.
New equipment and processes have solidified multiple export hubs, improving the safety, efficiency, reliability, and security of shipping components to the company’s assembly plants.
AUTOMATED PROCESSING
Along with Exel™ Neo, Orica is also lowering environmental footprints through solutions such as Cyclo™, an automated processing system that enables used oil from heavy machinery to be recycled directly on-site and transformed into raw materials.
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ORICA VALUES –AT A GLANCE
The company works as one team and is always guided by its values. As a purpose-led, responsible business, how value is delivered for customers, communities, and other stakeholders is as important as what is delivered.
SAFETY – The most important thing is that everyone at Orica returns home safely every day.
RESPECT – Care for each other, customers, communities, and the environment builds trusted relationships.
TOGETHER – Collaboration makes Orica better, individually and collectively.
INTEGRITY – The company is open, honest, and does what is right.
EXCELLENCE – Orica takes accountability for its business and delivers outstanding results.
“TOGETHER, ORICA’S INNOVATIONS IMPROVE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND OPERATIONAL FLEXIBILITY IN MINING ENVIRONMENTS”
– VICTOR MORALES, VICE PRESIDENT OF EMEA MINING, ORICA
The proven technology offers efficient processing and quality output that matches the standard required for the manufacturing of emulsion explosives.
Designed to support remote operations where Orica’s site-based emulsion plants are available, Cyclo™ delivers several environmental and commercial benefits for surface metal and coal mining.
For example, up to 1,000 litres (L) of used oil can be processed per hour by the fully containerised and automated system, associated used oil disposal costs and risks can be lowered, whilst annual diesel consumption in the production of bulk explosives can be reduced by up to an estimated 800,000L per site.
Cyclo™ additionally reduces logistical risks as it removes the need for off-site disposal and
truck movements through local communities and ensures finished product quality is maintained to the standard required for bulk emulsion explosives manufacturing.
Other environmental benefits are delivered by reducing heavy vehicle movements through local communities and thereby minimising the carbon emissions they cause.
In the EMEA region, Cyclo™ units are currently installed across several customer sites in Africa. Elsewhere, there are installations in Asia, Oceania, and Latin America, with a version to suit arctic conditions also being developed for Canada, China, and Mongolia.
Thus, Cyclo™ is an example of how the company is constantly looking for ways to reduce the carbon footprint of its customers whilst creating value for stakeholders.
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“Orica’s premium emulsifier technology enhances the quality and stability of bulk explosives whilst significantly reducing the carbon footprint of production processes, showcasing our commitment to sustainability,” Morales affirms.
ADVANCING SAFETY
Rapid technological advancements that are reshaping the mining and infrastructure landscape are also propelling the industry towards safer practices.
New technologies are transforming safety in the mining industry by reducing human exposure to hazardous conditions, monitoring geotechnical challenges, and enhancing precision in operations.
Orica, whose approach begins with ensuring it conducts business responsibly and prioritising the safety of people, customers, and communities, helps to improve safety and productivity with smart technologies such as WebGen™ and Avatel™.
The world’s first truly wireless initiating system, WebGen™ was launched by Orica in early 2017 and
completely eliminates the need for downlines and connecting wires in surface mining.
Underground, the system communicates through rocks, air, and water to initiate blasts safely and reliably, removing people from harm’s way, and enables new mining methods and blasting techniques to increase productivity and reduce blasting costs.
“WebGen™ allows for remote blasting, eliminating the need for workers to enter dangerous zones,” notes Morales.
Avatel™, meanwhile, is a semiautomated charging solution that eliminates the need to handle initiating systems or manually load blast holes.
The first-of-its-kind innovation enables a single operator to prepare the development face and complete the entire charging cycle from within the safety of an enclosed roll-over protective structure (ROPS) and falling object protective structure (FOPS) cabin.
Thus, Avatel™ represents a step change in safe and productive development charging through
advanced mechanisation, automation, and digitalisation.
As well as improving accuracy in blast execution, the technology reduces the exposure of workers to hazardous environments.
“Avatel™ enhances underground mining safety by combining precision with automation, minimising human involvement in high-risk areas,” Morales elaborates.
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Other Orica technologies improving safety and productivity include 4D™, a revolutionary bulk explosives system that supports surface and underground blasting operations and can be tailored instantaneously to suit varying geologies and hole conditions for the desired blast outcomes.
Enabled by Orica’s proprietary emulsion chemistry and smart technologies, operations using 4D™ can achieve accurate, automated, and efficient energy control.
On the surface, one of the key benefits of 4D™ is the technology’s augered and pumped loading methods for improved efficiency in explosives delivery.
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Surface operations also enjoy reduced drill and blast costs through the application of greater energy, optimised fragmentation, improved productivity and wall control, lowered fume risks, and much more.
Underground, 4D™ enables instantaneous energy control, automation and repeatability, maximised orebody recovery, and sustainable blasting practices.
“4D™ is a revolutionary bulk explosives technology that allows the real-time customisation of blast energy, optimising safety, productivity, and resource efficiency whilst minimising environmental impact,” Morales details.
Next Gen ShotPlus™, meanwhile, is shaping the future of drill and blast by enabling users to assess the impact of engineering decisions and design the highest-value blast for any situation.
This groundbreaking innovation combines high-performance visualisation, best-in-class design tools, and modelling capabilities to
predict blast movement, damage, and vibration, leading drill and blast into a new era.
Engineers can also share the outcomes of these predictive models with multiple stakeholders, allowing for collaborative assessment of the
ORICA’S PURPOSE, VISION, AND STRATEGY
PURPOSE – To sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.
VISION – To be the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions company.
STRATEGY – To deliver solutions and technologies that drive productivity for customers across the globe. Orica’s strategy is centred on three key pillars – optimising its operations, delivering smarter solutions, and partnering for progress.
highest-value blast designs in the context of the entire mining value chain.
Launched in September 2024, Next Gen ShotPlus™ therefore empowers drill and blast engineers to move beyond descriptive designs.
“NextGen ShotPlus™ redefines blast design and visualisation, offering advanced 3D modelling and simulation capabilities,” highlights Morales.
“It allows customers to optimise blast outcomes, streamline planning, and enhance operational efficiency.”
EBS EXPANSION
Then there’s Orica’s market-leading GroundProbe radars, which support the control of wall movements across mining operations worldwide, and i-kon™ III, the most sophisticated EBS on the market.
Reliable even in harsh conditions, i-kon™ III helps customers to achieve their blasting goals and enhances productivity through faster
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“Our i-kon™ III EBS provides unparalleled accuracy and control, reducing the risks associated with misfires,” adds Morales.
Orica’s EBS manufacturing and supply network has been actively expanding worldwide, with new plants and equipment strategically deployed in all major regions, including EMEA, to enhance the company’s proximity to customers.
As a result, Orica has grown from two EBS manufacturing sites globally to six, significantly bolstering its EBS capacity and subsequently enhancing the company’s responsiveness to customer demands, ensuring a more robust supply chain.
Following the successful introduction of the Exel™ Neo range, with early adopters reaping the benefits, Orica is expanding its leadfree NPED technology to manufacture EBS Neo, its first lead-free EBS at its Gyttorp plant.
This is the first time Orica’s EBS are being manufactured at its state-ofthe-art facility in Sweden, bolstering supply security and optimisation.
The Gyttorp plant will initially be used to assemble Orica’s standard EBS detonators and will subsequently be used to assemble the lead-free EBS range based on NPED technology.
Like the Exel™ Neo range, EBS Neo is free of any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) according to the EU’s regulation on the registration, evaluation, authorisation, and restriction of chemicals (REACH).
Both product lines also comply with the EU’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive beyond the current deadline of April 2025 and will help customers meet their own environmental, social, and governance (ESG) compliance targets.
Customer trials of EBS Neo got underway in 2024 ahead of market launch, as the company continues to explore how it can use innovative
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INVESTMENT IN COMMUNITIES
Alongside ESG, Orica is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR) with a strong focus on community engagement.
Indeed, in 2024, the company invested USD$4 million into communities globally, which puts Orica on track to exceed its corporate community investment goal of USD$15 million by the end of FY25. CSR projects across EMEA include promoting diversity and providing local talent opportunities, such as supporting women in technical roles in Africa and aiding social equality efforts.
Vulnerable African communities are also assisted by Orica through efforts such as combatting human trafficking in Tanzania, developing schools for
children in Zambia, providing medical support in Ghana, and ensuring access to clean water in remote areas of the continent.
“These efforts reflect our ongoing dedication to creating meaningful social impact,” Morales informs us.
As well as investing in communities, Orica’s success is equally built on continuous investment in developing its people.
“We are an innovative, technologydriven company, so having the best talent is crucial – not only for driving innovation, but also fostering resilience, commitment, and a focus on generating value for all stakeholders,” he enthuses.
This dedication to continuous improvement and ability to adapt in challenging environments are key attributes of Orica’s team, which ultimately enables it to deliver exceptional and lasting value to
customers and communities.
STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
Likewise, the company continues to invest in strategic acquisitions to enhance its offerings and expand its global footprint.
These acquisitions also further broaden Orica’s business and create global opportunities amongst new customers and industries in diverse locations.
For example, in February 2024, the company acquired Cyanco, a US-based leader in manufacturing and distributing sodium cyanide, primarily serving the gold mining industries in the US, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and Africa.
The acquisition has enhanced the safety and reliability of Orica’s systems and processes, improved security of supply through global supply optimisation, and
expanded the company’s portfolio of technologies and services to differentiate its speciality mining chemicals offering.
It has also more than doubled Orica’s existing sodium cyanide production capacity to approximately 240 kilotonnes per annum (ktpa) courtesy of Cyanco’s two manufacturing plants in Nevada and Texas.
A couple of months prior, the company expanded its digital solutions portfolio by acquiring Terra Insights, a leading provider of innovative sensors and data delivery technology for geotechnical, structural, and geospatial monitoring in mining and infrastructure.
Terra Insights adds additional products and capabilities across these two value chains, allowing Orica to provide a more complete offering.
“The acquisition of Terra Insights
strengthens our capabilities in geotechnical monitoring and geological solutions, creating opportunities in the civil infrastructure environment and energy industries,” Morales acknowledges.
These acquisitions reflect Orica’s commitment to expanding beyond traditional blasting services and developing integrated, added-value technologies.
“We remain focused on identifying and investing in new technologies that drive efficiency and sustainability in mining and infrastructure operations.”
Other priorities for the year ahead include delivering greater value for customers, communities, and stakeholders.
Orica aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals in 2025, particularly reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, advancing the energy transition
through future-facing commodities or critical minerals, and enhancing operational reliability and productivity.
“We are excited by the growth of key markets such as the copper belts in Africa and Central Asia, gold belts across Africa, mining growth in the Middle East, and major infrastructure projects in Southern Europe and the Middle East,” shares Morales.
“Our focus remains on being the preferred partner in these regions, driving sustainable growth for our customers,” he concludes.
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Regardless of volume, size, or quantity, the company prints on all types of media, offering a complete suite of services – from design to printing and delivery.
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128, Avenue Kasa”i, Quartier Makutano, Commune et ville de Lubumbashi
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