Impact of Blasting in the Open-Pit Mine on the Underground Mine

Samir Nurić, Adila Nurić, Semir Šehić, Zijad Frljak, Adnan Velići

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Citation Information: SAR Journal. Volume 9, Issue 2, Pages 132-139, ISSN 2619-9955, https://doi.org/10.18421/SAR92-05, June 2026.

Received: 14 May 2026.
Revised: 18 June 2026.
Accepted: 24 June 2026.
Published: 27 June 2026.

Abstract:

The aim of this paper is to determine the impact of large-scale blasting at the ''Grivice'' open-pit mine on facilities and workers within the ''Underground Coal Mining'' mine, particularly with respect to the deepening of the open pit and the distance of the underground working faces. A detailed analysis of the blasting impact was carried out by measuring ground oscillation velocity and visually inspecting underground structures before and after blasting.

Keywords – open pit, underground mine, blasting, seismic impact, safety, environment.

                   

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