2025 Blasting and Pit Slope Performance

The Blasting and Pit Slope Performance professional development course brought to you by the Geotechnical Center of Excellence at the University of Arizona was developed by the GCE and leading industry experts. The course provides an in-depth exploration of the geotechnical factors including blast design and execution in mining. Participants will learn how rock mass properties, structural geology, and environmental conditions affect blasting outcomes, safety, and slope performance. Emphasizing practical applications, the course covers blast planning, risk mitigation, monitoring, and post-blast geotechnical assessment, equipping participants with the skills needed to optimize blasting and geotechnical slope performance.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Blasting and Geotechnical Interactions
• Rock Mass and Explosives Properties
• Geotechnical Considerations in Wall Control Blasting
• Explosives Timing and Sequence
• Monitoring and Managing Blast-Induced Geotechnical Risks
• Geotechnical Post-Blast Assessment and Adjustments
• Considering Blast Damage in Slope Stability Analysis
• Practical Case Studies

All course content is online and available until September 23, 2026. Learning is self-paced. Upon completion of course requirements a professional development certificate is issued for 17 hours.

PRICING:

Base: $899
General Member: $799
Leadership Member: $699
Board Member: $599
Student: $199