Wenco International Mining Systems Announces Successful Integration of Orica Digital Solutions FRAGTrack™ Technology

Vancouver, BC, CANADA (September 22, 2026) — Wenco International Mining Systems is proud to announce the successful integration of Orica Digital Solutions FRAGTrack™ technology with its high precision machine guidance systems. This innovative collaboration is currently operational at one site and is set to be deployed at another, marking a significant milestone in mining technology.

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Advancing Fragmentation Analysis

The integration of FRAGTrack™, Orica’s advanced fragmentation measurement tool, with BenchManager, Wenco’s high precision GNSS solution for loading units, brings a new level of accuracy and efficiency to rock fragmentation analysis. FRAGTrack™’s vision-based technology captures high-resolution images of blasted rock, while Wenco’s machine guidance systems provide precise location and heading data. This combination ensures that fragmentation is reported with unparalleled accuracy, enhancing the overall efficiency of mining operations.

“We believe that the true value of integrating advanced technologies lies in the tangible benefits it brings to our clients”, said Steven Chung, Machine Guidance Product Line Manager at Wenco. “This collaboration with Orica’s FRAGTrack is a prime example of how we can enhance operational efficiency and safety through innovative solutions."

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Operational Success and Future Deployments

The initial deployment of this integrated solution at an iron ore operation in Canada has proven successful, with seamless sharing of GNSS data between BenchManager and FRAGTrack™. Building on this success, Wenco plans to deploy the solution next at a copper operation in central Chile, helping more clients unlock the full potential of precise fragmentation measurement.

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Key Benefits of the Integration:

Enhanced Accuracy: The synergy between FRAGTrack™’s image analysis and Wenco’s precise GNSS data ensures reliable fragmentation reports.
Improved Productivity: Better fragmentation leads to more efficient loading, hauling, and crushing operations.
Safety Enhancements: Accurate fragmentation data supports safer blasting practices, minimizing risks and equipment damage.
Cost Efficiency: Optimized blasting and reduced equipment wear translate into significant cost savings.

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‍ABOUT ORICA

Orica (ASX: ORI) is one of the world’s leading mining and infrastructure solutions providers. From the production and supply of explosives, blasting systems, specialty mining chemicals and geotechnical monitoring to our cutting-edge digital solutions and comprehensive range of services, we sustainably mobilise the earth’s resources.

Operating for 150 years, today our 14,000+ global workforce supports customers across surface and underground mines, quarry, construction, and oil and gas operations.

Sustainability is integral to our operations. We have set an ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and are committed to playing our part in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Find out more about Orica: Orica

ABOUT ORICA DIGITAL SOLUTIONS

Orica Digital Solutions combines Orica’s 150 years of experience and know-how with powerful technologies to mobilise the earth’s resources more precisely, efficiently, and sustainably. We seamlessly connect the physical and digital worlds, giving customers the right intelligence at the right time across their operations for better decisions and more predictable outcomes. Whether operating individually, or as a whole, our solutions ensure the right intelligence at the right time for better decisions and more predictable outcomes. With a complete, timely and accurate picture, customers can adapt their operations to improve safety, be more productive, use less energy, produce fewer emissions, reduce environmental impacts, and reduce costs.

For more information about Orica Digital Solutions visit: Orica

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Media contact

Vicky Peng, Brand and Communications Manager
Wenco International Mining Systems
vpeng@wencomine.com