Explosives manufacturing is exceptionally limited and knowing where Ammonium Nitrate, Emulsion and Packaged products are made is a key piece of information on both cost drivers and availability. This discussion will inform attendees through a Map Study where the explosive manufacturing plants are located in North America that primarily support the US & Canadian markets. The locations of Ammonium Nitrate plants, Package Explosive plants, and Bulk Emulsion plants will be revealed by the manufacturer (Orica, Dyno Nobel, Austin Powder, MAXAM, ENAEX, BME, EPC, etc).

Neal Stanton joined Thiess USA Inc as the Business Development Bid Manager in 2023. Neal has 31 years of professional mining services experience in leadership, commercial explosives, business development, and business ownership. Neal's explosives background comes from 17 years with Orica, 4 years with BME, and 4 years running explosives-related companies. Neal is well-connected in the mining industry and on
social media with over 28,000 1st Level LinkedIn connections. He graduated from the Missouri Science & Technology, in Rolla, Missouri with a BSc in Mining Engineering, 1987, and has an MBA from the University of Phoenix, 2006. Neal also has an extensive military background with 29 years in the Army Corp of Engineers and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserves as an Airborne Ranger with two Bronze Stars and a Legion of Merit medal. Neal also enjoys helping students find opportunities in the
industry whether it's an internship or your next position just ask him