Question $1$: $(30$ Marks$)$

The mine manager has expressed his concerns regarding the increase of toes $($high spots$)$ in the pit. Put a proposal forward to investigate the cause$/$s and discuss what blast assessment equipment $/$ tools are recommended to measure $/$ monitor the potential cause$/$s$.$ Briefly describe how you would use the recommended equipment.

Question $2$: $(40$ Marks$)$

The digitising of drill and blast operations are innovative solutions delivered by major explosive manufacturing and supply companies to deliver improved downstream benefits. Discuss the benefits and give an overview of $2$ companies who have delivered such systems.

Question $3$: $(30$ Marks$)$

Your manager wants you to investigate the possibility of introducing RPAS $($Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems$)$ to obtain real$-$time data during the drilling and blasting process. Give an outline of what is involved to deploy a RPAS system from a SACAA $($South African Civil Aviation Authority$)$ perspective. Give an overview of the requirements for commercial operations on the mine. Briefly discuss the benefits you are likely to see.