# Orica and Epiroc to debut Avatel mechanized charging system in Australia

Orica and Epiroc will introduce the world's first mechanized development blast charging system, Avatel, at Newcrest's Cadia underground mine in Australia next year.

- Type: Product launch
- Announced: 2022-01-18
- Where: Cadia underground mine, New South Wales, Australia
- Status: announced
- Products: Avatel mechanized development blast charging system
- Sectors: [Mining Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/mining-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Newcrest Mining](https://endata.com/companies/6567.md) (customer)
- [Epiroc](https://endata.com/companies/12991.md) (partner)
- [Orica Limited](https://endata.com/companies/28933.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [mining.com](https://www.mining.com/suppliers-and-equipment/machinery-and-equipment/page/16/), 2022-01-19: "The world's first mechanized development blast charging system, Avatel, is set to enter Newcrest's Cadia underground mine next year."

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