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Unique Blasting Conditions at Valdez Creek Mine
W. E. Hill.

Everglades Nutrient Removal Project
P. Thomas and R. Morris.

Blasting at the Silver Cliff Tunnel Approaches Near Two Harbors, Minnesota
J. Lamb and J. Tumer.

Multiple Raise Round Blasting Technique
D. McGregor.

Nevada Nuclear Test Site Chemical Kiloton Experiment
G. Coleman, B. Langer, D. Reid, and M. Mammelle.

Flyrock Prediction and Control in Surface Mine Blasting
J.L. Workman

Observation of Flyrock at Several Mines and Quarries
J.Kopp.

Practical Rules of Thumb for Close-Quarter Utility Construction
J. Wallace

Strategy, Innovation &Change - Challenging the Future at the Gregg River Mine
R. Woolf and R. Bellenie.

Innovative Drill & Blast Practices of a Major Underground Mine 
Development Project in Canada
J. Monette, K. Boyle, C. Lavoie, and A. Pinsonnault

A Repumpable Emulsion For Use in Mines Subject to Afterblast Sulfide 
Dust Explosions
D. Cranney, P. McKay, R.D. Reid, and T. Medak .

A Multiple Deck Bum Round for Shaft Sinking
R. Barkhy

Staggered Parallel Cut in Small Headings - The Most Cost - 
Alternative to all Other Parallel
Cuts in Mechanized Drifting
W. Rosenstock, W. Hennig, M. Chappuis and M.P. Woolcott..

Blast Optimization for Improved Dragline Productivity
M. Humphreys

The Effect of Fragmentation on Loader Productivity
J. Fredrich and M. McGill

Predicting Rotary Drill Performance
G. Schivley, Jr.

Blast Optimization at Blue Circle Cement
C. G. Kremer and J. L. Brummert 

Modern Blast Vibration Monitoring, Modelling and Frequency Control 
at Tara Mines, Ireland
G. Johnston and B. O'Reilley.

Blast Rock Movement and Its impact on Ore Grade Control
at the Coeur Rochester Mine
S. Zhang

Blast Modifications at Island Copper
C. Grundstrom..

Efficient Coordination of Mine Planning, Drilling, Blasting, 
Maintenance and Production in an
Open Pit Mine
D. F. Street

Ground Vibration And Fracture Criteria For Buried Pipelines
L.L. Orlard

Stemming Selection for Large-Diamebr Blastholes
J.Eloranta

Developmental Blasting in the Urban Environment
M. Withey and M. Barbaglia

Blast Densification to Prevent Soil Liquefaction in Volcanic 
Avalanche Debris for Construction
of the South Coldwater Creek Bridge, Mt. St. Helens
R. Elliott and D. Otto

Granite Blocks Extraction by Detonating Cord in Different Italian 
Quarry Basins: An Overview
of Design and Operation Practices
R. Mancini, M. Cardu and M. Fomaro

Perimeter Blasting With Anfo Spoon Technique
K. McDonald and L. Ng.

Blast Damage Control During Underground Mining
S.P. Singh

Improved Methods of Blasting Concrete for Welland Canal
C. Copping and R. Jambakhsh

The Application of High Speed Video System for Blasting Research
Q. Liu

Blasting Over Forty Feet of Toe Burden - Case Studies Outlining 
Modern Planning Techniques
R. O'Meara.

Using Hand Held GPS For Data Acquisition in Blasting Operations
D. Ramecy

New Findings on the Impact of an Explosive's VOD on Blast Results
F. Chiappetta

A Blasting Agent Exhibiting Unusually Low Velocity, Unusually
Low Ground Vibration and Large Burden Development
D. Linn Coarsen and R. Flinchum

Logan County, West Virginia Federal Highway Bypass
D. Smith

The Evolution of the Explosives Industry In the Powder River Basin
M. King

The Use of High Density Ammonium Nitrate Mini-Prill Blasting Agents
to Reduce Drilling and Blasting Costs
J. Adams.

A Good Neighbor Policy: The Evolution of O & G Industries, Inc.'s 
Public Relations Policy Working With the Local Towns
D. Simms and K. Faroni

Environmental Effects of Marine Blasting in Canadian Game Rivers
A.L. McAnuff.

Explosives Cost Reduction and Fragmentation Improvement at 
Inco's McCreedy West Mine
S. Townend and D. Wadden.

Productivity Improvements in Longhole Stoping with Repumpable Emulsions
M. Nadon and R. Thorpe.

Reducing Vibration Claims: Field Application of Public Relations and
One Method of-Using Commonly Available Seismograph Equipment to 
Document Vibration Regression at the
Nearest Structure.
M. Fritzen and T. Fritzen

General Requirement for Effective Overburden Casting
D. McCutchen and J. Cook.

Blaster's Survival
J. Brulia

A Study of the Compressive Strength of Corrugated Boxes For Explosives
G. Greenway and L. Lawrence.

Use of Linear Shaped Charge for Cutting Emergency Vent and Drain
Openings in a Rail Tank Car
W. Snyer and H. Cox.

Organization - Key to Success
S. Penttinen

Controlled Demolition of a Reinforced Concrete Structure in 
San Sepolcro, Italy - A Case History
R. Folchi