Emulsion explosives for rock blasting in extreme geothermal environments

该项目旨在了解在地热活跃地区用于采矿的硝酸铵乳化炸药的物理和化学分解背后的潜在机制。它将运用这些知识来开发一种新型的耐高温耐压乳化炸药。由此产生的技术将用于安全有效地开采世界各地地热活跃地区的珍贵矿藏，如黄金。该项目将使澳大利亚的采矿业受益，允许在深层开采资源，创造更多就业机会，增加澳大利亚的出口收入。

This project aims to understand the underlying mechanisms behind the physical and chemical breakdown of ammonium nitrate based emulsion explosives used for mining in geothermally active regions. It will apply this knowledge to develop a new class of high temperature- and pressure- resistant emulsion explosives. The resulting technology will be used in the safe and efficient mining of precious mineral deposits, such as gold, in geothermally active regions worldwide. The project will benefit the Australian mining industry by allowing mining of resources at deep levels, creating more jobs and increasing Australia's export earnings.