What we do

Metron <> Greek for measurement

The Metron … a small, powerful sensor

We design and manufacture the Metron, a small cost-effective, patented device that precisely measures drill or bore holes up to 30 metres depth.

The Metron instantly and wirelessly captures hole temperature, depth and water content, and then sends the data wirelessly to any operating system.

Enabling mine operators, shot firers and explosives contractors determine the exact type and volume of explosives.

Applications

  • Mining

    Open-cut mining such as iron ore, coal, bitumen, copper, coquina, diamonds, gold, molybdenum, silver, uranium, phosphate, salt, lithium

  • Quarrying

    Stone, gravel, granite, gritstone, marble, clay, gypsum

  • Civil works

    Dams, roads, cuttings

Outcomes and benefits

  • Improved results

    Removes dipping labour

    Reduces other costs from excess and more costly explosives used, mineral loss from suboptimal blasts, re-blasting, misfires and hot holes

    D&B contractors can out-compete peers

    Improves profits for site principals

  • Time saved

    Negates dipping time

    Vastly improves cycle times

    Days’ labour saved

  • Risk management

    Good data improves environmental, safety and other risk factors

    Reduces feet on ground

    Less explosives used

    Less explosive incidents