“AI should free human beings from repetitive, uncreative drudgery – leaving leaders the challenge of putting people to work in jobs that are worth doing. Automation should not replace human beings; rather, it should empower them to solve problems”
Technology That Drives Precision
At ARI, technology isn’t a department—it’s a field tool. We invest in automation, AI, and data-driven systems that make drilling, blasting, and crushing safer, faster, and more precise. From smart drills to remote-controlled equipment to 3D mine planning, our tech delivers performance where it counts: on the ground.
Smart Drills = Smarter Blasting
Our fleet includes Epiroc SmartROC D65 drills, equipped with:
Hole Navigation System (HNS): Office-generated drill plans upload directly to the rig—eliminating manual layout.
Measure While Drilling (MWD): Real-time data on hardness, penetration rate, percussion, and flush pressure helps optimize blast design.
BenchREMOTE Control: Allows safe, remote drill operation from up to 100m away—ideal for unstable ground or highwall proximity.
REMOTE CONTROL DOZER- AUTONOMOUS DOZING | SAFER QUARRYING
In 2017, ARI introduced Cat Command for dozing to its fleet. This equipment increases safety and productivity by removing the operator from the machine. With line-of-sight remote operation, operators are able to clear areas under highwalls that would not otherwise be accessible. Safety of the operator combined with accessing saleable material for the customer is a win-win!
REMOTE CONTROL ROCK DRILLING - AUTONOMOUS DRILLING
SMART DRILLS - SMARTER QUARRYING | EPIROC D65
“You could have the world’s greatest wheel loader or excavator, if the drilling is not accurate and correct, then you can forget about optimizing the rest of the process.”
ARI’s fleet of Smart Drills include the latest Hole Navigation System technology that ensures high precision drilling. Drilling plans can be created in the office and downloaded directly to the drill. This eliminates the need for a driller to manually mark and survey hole positions, improving safety and efficiency. The drills are also equipped with Measure While Drilling technology, discussed above.
Mine Planning + 3D SURVEY Modeling
ARI’s utilization of Drone Technology, 3D survey, AI powered technology solutions and Smart Drills with GPS hole navigation capability and Measure While Drilling capability optimizes drilling and blasting results.
DRONE TECHNOLOGY
Drone flights support:
Volumetric surveys of stockpiles and in-situ material
3D site modeling for mine planning
Aerial imagery and video for pre-, mid-, and post-blast analysis
These digital tools improve planning accuracy, documentation, and safety.
ELECTRONIC BLAST INITIATION METHODS
Electronic blasting initiation methods provide high-precision results with reliable initiation, resulting in better fragmentation, and ultimately increased efficiency in rock crushing operations when compared to non-electric or electric blasting methods. Electronic detonation can be programmed within 1-ms precision, eliminating scatter time, and thus eliminating the necessity of the age-old "8-ms rule." In our experience, electronic detonation has proven to reduce ground vibration, increase safety and predictability of blasting operations, and has notably improved crushing operation efficiency.
AVIATION
Aviation: Mobility at Scale
With operations spanning the U.S., aviation keeps our teams and clients connected. We routinely deploy project crews and leadership across multiple states in a single day—speeding up response times, site visits, and bid readiness.
Connected Quarries
Quarry sites feature automated weighing and reporting systems that give project managers:
Real-time material quantity tracking
Automated end-of-shift reports
Improved transparency and production planning