MAXAM
A global technology company specialising in energetic solutions for mining, infrastructure, and defence.
About MAXAM
MAXAM is one of the world's three largest commercial explosives companies, tracing its origins to 1872 and Alfred Nobel's early explosives ventures in Spain. With turnover exceeding €1 billion, the company operates in 45+ countries, supplying explosives, initiation systems, and blasting services to the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. MAXAM has a particularly strong presence in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. Ownership changed in 2018 when Advent International sold its stake to Rhône Capital (US private equity).
MAXAM has developed its own proprietary blast design and management software, RIOBLAST, along with the cloud-based MAXAM Blast Center platform. The company's technology strategy emphasises integration between its software tools, its variable-density Smart Rioflex explosive technology, and its MWD-based blastability analysis systems.
— Written by the MSR editorial team
Products by MAXAM (2)
Sorted alphabeticallyMAXAM Blast Center
by MAXAM
MAXAM Blast Center (marketed as RIOCLOUD on the MAXAM website) is the company's cloud-based platform that unifies RIOBLAST blast design with field data loggers (X-Logger), MMU fleet management, and KPI tracking. The platform provides full digitalisation of blasting services, enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of blast operations across multiple sites. Data from smart drill systems (MWD) can be integrated for blastability index and ore grade characterisation, creating a feedback loop between geological data and blast design.
RIOBLAST
by MAXAM
RIOBLAST is MAXAM's proprietary blast design and analysis software, providing modules for land mapping, blast geometry and loading, timing and sequencing, vibration prediction, fragmentation prediction, and flyrock prediction. The software is designed for surface and underground applications and integrates with MAXAM's variable-density Smart Rioflex explosive technology for selective energy application — enabling charge designs that vary density along the column based on geological conditions.
Company Details
- HQ
- Madrid, Spain
- Company Size
- 1000+
- Website
- maxamcorp.com
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