MTi GROUP has an independent drill and blast laboratory, which provides reactive ground testing and explosives testing. MTi GROUP’s dedicated drill and blast testing laboratory is the only authorized Australian licensee of UTEC Corporation (USA). 

​Reactive Ground

• Sample testing to AEISG Code of Practice.
• On site preparation of samples for testing.
• Large testing capacity and rapid turnaround from sample receipt.
• Ongoing day by day reporting of test progress.
• Licensed to handle Class 1 explosives, and can provide product selection testing or fully formulated explosives if required.
• Access to third party professional expert consultants for result analysis and interpretation.

Explosives Testing

• Physical testing of explosives such as density, viscosity, size distribution and mechanical strength.
• Chemical composition of explosives such as water, fuel and ammonium nitrate content.
• ANFO/Emulsion blends can be tested for actual composition of components.
• Short and longer term testing programs offered for tracking explosives characteristics over time.
• Sample collection kits provided and logistical assistance provided for explosive sample transport.
• Access to third party professional expert consultants for result analysis and interpretation.
• Quality control testing on precursors and full range bulk explosive products.
• Class 5.1 oxidizing agents such as PPAN, Emulsions & Water Gels.
• Class 1.1 D & 1.5 D blasting explosives such as ANFO and sensitized emulsions.