Associate Professor Italo Onederra serves as the Director of the Centre for Future Autonomous Systems and Technologies (FAST) at the School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering. He leads a research group focused on improving mineral extraction methods with reduced environmental impact through advanced preconditioning and fragmentation techniques.
Recognised internationally as a specialist in explosives and blasting engineering technology, Italo holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) with honours from the University of Melbourne, and a Master of Engineering Science and PhD from the University of Queensland. With over 25 years of R&D experience and consulting work in Australia, South America, Africa, and Europe, Italo has demonstrated exceptional leadership and impact in both research and industry. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributed to technical reports and books, and co-invented novel nitrogen oxide-free explosives based on hydrogen peroxide. Italo is also known for developing fragmentation modelling techniques, which have been incorporated into commercial software used globally by industry and academia, as well as pioneering the use of physics engines in blast movement modelling to improve ore control and maximise recovery.
Journal Article: Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving
Catalan, Alex and Onederra, Italo (2016). Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: Section A, 126 (2), 59-76. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1252556
Journal Article: Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting
Fullelove, Iain, Onederra, Italo and Villaescusa, Ernesto (2016). Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting. Mining Technology Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Transactions. Section A, 126 (1), 34-43. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1211228
Conference Publication: Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation
Onederra, Italo A. and Araos, M. (2015). Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation. International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Sydney, Australia, 24-26 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Journal Article: Evaluating pre-split performance through direct measurements of near field acceleration, particle velocity and gas pressure
Onederra, I. A., Catalan, A. and Quidim, J. (2015). Evaluating pre-split performance through direct measurements of near field acceleration, particle velocity and gas pressure. Mining Technology, 125 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000023
Journal Article: Implementation of leading practice in geotechnical and blasting performance evaluations and the Centinela sulphide mine
Catalan, A. and Onederra, I A. (2015). Implementation of leading practice in geotechnical and blasting performance evaluations and the Centinela sulphide mine. Mining Technology, 125 (3), 1-18. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000025
Journal Article: Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo (2014). Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000074
Journal Article: Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning
Onederra, I., Thurley, M. J. and Catalan, A. (2014). Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 34-46. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000076
Journal Article: Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge
Onederra, Italo A., Furtney, Jason K., Sellers, Ewan and Iverson, Stephen (2013). Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 58, 73-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.10.004
Journal Article: Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges
Onederra, I., Catalan, A. and Chitombo, G. (2013). Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges. Mining Technology, 122 (1), 20-32. doi: 10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000021
Conference Publication: Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance
Parra, Hector, Onederra, Italo, Michaux, Simon, McFarlane, A, Kuhar, L. and Chapman, N. (2012). Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance. MININ2012 V International Conference on Innovation in Mine Operations, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 June 2012.
(2023–2025) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Advanced Blast Modelling and Geotechnical Analysis Tools
(2022–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Development of guidelines and tools to improve blasting outcomes and reduce geotechnical risks
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Impact of preconditioning fracturing on fluid accessibility of chalcopyrite ores
Doctor Philosophy
ADVANCED MODELLING OF FLOOR DISRUPTION BLASTING TO IMPROVE LOW-WALL STABILITY IN COAL MINING
(2023) Master Philosophy
(2019) Doctor Philosophy
Stress wave attenuation and interaction in fragmented media
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Explosive induced fracturing under confinement
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Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving
Catalan, Alex and Onederra, Italo (2016). Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: Section A, 126 (2), 59-76. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1252556
Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting
Fullelove, Iain, Onederra, Italo and Villaescusa, Ernesto (2016). Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting. Mining Technology Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Transactions. Section A, 126 (1), 34-43. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1211228
Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation
Onederra, Italo A. and Araos, M. (2015). Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation. International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Sydney, Australia, 24-26 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Onederra, I. A., Catalan, A. and Quidim, J. (2015). Evaluating pre-split performance through direct measurements of near field acceleration, particle velocity and gas pressure. Mining Technology, 125 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000023
Catalan, A. and Onederra, I A. (2015). Implementation of leading practice in geotechnical and blasting performance evaluations and the Centinela sulphide mine. Mining Technology, 125 (3), 1-18. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000025
Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo (2014). Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000074
Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning
Onederra, I., Thurley, M. J. and Catalan, A. (2014). Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 34-46. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000076
Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge
Onederra, Italo A., Furtney, Jason K., Sellers, Ewan and Iverson, Stephen (2013). Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 58, 73-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.10.004
Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges
Onederra, I., Catalan, A. and Chitombo, G. (2013). Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges. Mining Technology, 122 (1), 20-32. doi: 10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000021
Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance
Parra, Hector, Onederra, Italo, Michaux, Simon, McFarlane, A, Kuhar, L. and Chapman, N. (2012). Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance. MININ2012 V International Conference on Innovation in Mine Operations, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 June 2012.
An experimental investigation of the fluid accessibility of preconditioned sulphide copper ores
López, Paulo, Araos, Miguel, Leonardi, Christopher and Onederra, Italo (2023). An experimental investigation of the fluid accessibility of preconditioned sulphide copper ores. Minerals Engineering, 200 108142, 1-14. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108142
Roslin, A., Marsh, M., Provencher, B., Mitchell, T. R., Onederra, I. A. and Leonardi, C. R. (2023). Processing of micro-CT images of granodiorite rock samples using convolutional neural networks (CNN), Part II: Semantic segmentation using a 2.5D CNN. Minerals Engineering, 195 108027, 108027. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108027
Roslin, A., Lebedev, M., Mitchell, T.R., Onederra, I.A. and Leonardi, C.R. (2023). Processing of micro-CT images of granodiorite rock samples using convolutional neural networks (CNN). Part III: Enhancement of Scanco micro-CT images of granodiorite rocks using a 3D convolutional neural network super-resolution algorithm. Minerals Engineering, 195 108028, 1-10. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2023.108028
Geotechnical analysis of blasting sequence and resulting shapes of drawbells in block cave mines
Bustos, Nadia, Villaescusa, Ernesto and Onederra, Italo (2023). Geotechnical analysis of blasting sequence and resulting shapes of drawbells in block cave mines. Mining Technology, 1-11. doi: 10.1080/25726668.2023.2185383
Mitchell, T. R., Wang, Z., Araos, M., Leonardi, C. R., Gefken, P. R. and Onederra, I. A. (2023). Experimental and numerical investigation into the fracture patterns induced by blast-loading under unconfined and confined conditions. Rock Mechanics and Rock Engineering, 56 (4), 2433-2455. doi: 10.1007/s00603-022-03195-x
Mitchell, T. R., Roslin, A., Łaniewski-Wołłk, , Onederra, I. and Leonardi, C. R. (2023). Quantifying the permeability enhancement from blast-induced microfractures in porphyry rocks using a cumulant lattice Boltzmann method. Transport in Porous Media, 146 (3), 587-615. doi: 10.1007/s11242-022-01875-4
Roslin, A., Marsh, M., Piché, N., Provencher, B., Mitchell, T. R., Onederra, I. A. and Leonardi, C. R. (2022). Processing of micro-CT images of granodiorite rock samples using convolutional neural networks (CNN), Part I: Super-resolution enhancement using a 3D CNN. Minerals Engineering, 188 107748, 107748. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2022.107748
Leiva González, Jorge and Onederra, Italo (2022). Environmental management strategies in the copper mining industry in Chile to address water and energy challenges—review. Mining, 2 (2), 197-232. doi: 10.3390/mining2020012
Preliminary Detonation Study of Dry, Wet and Aluminised ANFO Using High-Speed Video
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo (2019). Preliminary Detonation Study of Dry, Wet and Aluminised ANFO Using High-Speed Video. Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 16 (2), 228-244. doi: 10.22211/cejem/109808
Face destressing blast design for hard rock tunnelling at great depth
Drover, Christopher, Villaescusa, Ernesto and Onederra, Italo (2018). Face destressing blast design for hard rock tunnelling at great depth. Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology, 80, 257-268. doi: 10.1016/j.tust.2018.06.021
Catalan, Alex, Onederra, Italo and Chitombo, Gideon (2017). Evaluation of intensive preconditioning in block and panel caving – part II, quantifying the effect on seismicity and draw rates. Mining Technology, 126 (4), 221-239. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2017.1319527
Catalan, Alex, Onederra, Italo A. and Chitombo, Gideon (2017). Evaluation of intensive preconditioning in block and panel caving – Part I, quantifying the effect on intact rock. Mining Technology, 126 (4), 209-220. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2017.1300724
Preliminary quantification of the in situ performance of a novel hydrogen peroxide based explosive
Onederra, Italo and Araos, Miguel (2017). Preliminary quantification of the in situ performance of a novel hydrogen peroxide based explosive. Mining Technology, 126 (2), 113-122. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2017.1290336
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo (2017). Detonation characteristics of a NOx-free mining explosive based on sensitised mixtures of low concentration hydrogen peroxide and fuel. Central European Journal of Energetic Materials, 14 (4), 759-774. doi: 10.22211/cejem/70835
Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving
Catalan, Alex and Onederra, Italo (2016). Modelling of preconditioning by blasting in block and panel caving. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy: Section A, 126 (2), 59-76. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1252556
Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting
Fullelove, Iain, Onederra, Italo and Villaescusa, Ernesto (2016). Empirical approach to estimate rock mass damage from long-hole winze (LHW) blasting. Mining Technology Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Transactions. Section A, 126 (1), 34-43. doi: 10.1080/14749009.2016.1211228
A study of the impact of blast induced conditioning on leaching performance
Parra, Hector, Onederra, Italo, Michaux, Simon, Kuhar, Laura, McFarlane, Angus and Chapman, Nicole (2015). A study of the impact of blast induced conditioning on leaching performance. Minerals Engineering, 74, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.mineng.2014.12.032
Developing alternative explosives - blasting without nitrogen oxide hazard
Onederra, Italo (2015). Developing alternative explosives - blasting without nitrogen oxide hazard. AusIMM Bulletin (1), 78-79.
Onederra, I. A., Catalan, A. and Quidim, J. (2015). Evaluating pre-split performance through direct measurements of near field acceleration, particle velocity and gas pressure. Mining Technology, 125 (2), 1-11. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000023
Catalan, A. and Onederra, I A. (2015). Implementation of leading practice in geotechnical and blasting performance evaluations and the Centinela sulphide mine. Mining Technology, 125 (3), 1-18. doi: 10.1179/1743286315Y.0000000025
Effect of blast-induced fragment conditioning on impact breakage strength
Parra, H., Onederra, Italo A. and Michaux, S. (2014). Effect of blast-induced fragment conditioning on impact breakage strength. Mining Technology, 123 (2), 78-89. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000059
Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo (2014). Development of a novel mining explosive formulation to eliminate nitrogen oxide fumes. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 1-8. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000074
Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning
Onederra, I., Thurley, M. J. and Catalan, A. (2014). Measuring blast fragmentation at Esperanza mine using high-resolution 3D laser scanning. Mining Technology, 124 (1), 34-46. doi: 10.1179/1743286314Y.0000000076
Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge
Onederra, Italo A., Furtney, Jason K., Sellers, Ewan and Iverson, Stephen (2013). Modelling blast induced damage from a fully coupled explosive charge. International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences, 58, 73-84. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrmms.2012.10.004
Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges
Onederra, I., Catalan, A. and Chitombo, G. (2013). Modelling fracturing, disturbed and interaction zones around fully confined detonating charges. Mining Technology, 122 (1), 20-32. doi: 10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000021
Improved understanding of explosive-rock interactions using the hybrid stress blasting model
Sellers, E., Furtnery, J., Onederra, I. and Chitombo, G. (2012). Improved understanding of explosive-rock interactions using the hybrid stress blasting model. Journal of the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, 112 (8), 721-728.
Understanding the main causes of nitrogen oxide fumes in surface blasting
Onederra,I., Bailey, V., Cavanough, G. and Torrance, A. (2012). Understanding the main causes of nitrogen oxide fumes in surface blasting. Mining Technology - Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy : Section A, 121 (3), 151-159. doi: 10.1179/1743286312Y.0000000019
Cavanough, G. and Onederra, I. (2011). Development of pressure and temperature gauges to monitor the in situ performance of commercial explosives. Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Transactions. Section A: Mining Technology, 120 (2), 74-79. doi: 10.1179/1743286311Y.0000000003
Researchers focus on drilling and blasting
Onederra, Italo and Cavanough, Gary (2011). Researchers focus on drilling and blasting. The Aus IMM Bulletin (6), 24-26.
Application of stochastic approach to blast fragmentation modelling
Onederra. I., Mardones, F. and Scherpenisse, C. (2010). Application of stochastic approach to blast fragmentation modelling. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy, Section A: Mining Technology, 119 (4), 221-232. doi: 10.1179/1743286310Y.0000000003
Delay timing factor for empirical fragmentation models
Onederra, I. (2007). Delay timing factor for empirical fragmentation models. Mining Technology, 116 (4), 176-179. doi: 10.1179/174328607X282181
Design methodology for underground ring blasting
Onederra, I. A. and Chitombo, G. (2007). Design methodology for underground ring blasting. Mining Technology, 116 (4), 180-195. doi: 10.1179/174328607X282244
Empirical charts for estimation of minimum time response (Tmin) in free face blasting
Onederra, I. (2007). Empirical charts for estimation of minimum time response (Tmin) in free face blasting. Transactions of the Institutions of Mining and Metallurgy Section A: Mining Technology, 116 (1), 7-15. doi: 10.1179/174328407X172987
A fragmentation modelling framework for underground ring blasting applications
Onederra, I. (2004). A fragmentation modelling framework for underground ring blasting applications. Fragblast, 8 (3), 177-200. doi: 10.1080/13855140412331333262
A fragmentation modelling framework for underground ring blasting applications
Onederra, I. A. (2004). A fragmentation modelling framework for underground ring blasting applications. Fragblast - the International Journal for Blasting and Fragmentation, 8 (3), 177-200. doi: 10.1080/13855140412331333262$22.00
Onederra, I. A. and Esen, S. (2004). An alternative approach to determine the Holmberg-Persson constants for modelling near field peak particle velocity attenuation. Fragblast - The International Journal for Blasting and Fragmentation, 8 (2), 61-84. doi: 10.1080/13855140412331336151
Blast induced damage and dynamic behaviour of hangingwalls in bench stoping
Villaescusa, E., Onederra, I. A. and Scott, C. (2004). Blast induced damage and dynamic behaviour of hangingwalls in bench stoping. Fragblast - The International Journal for Blasting and Fragmentation, 8 (1), 23-40. doi: 10.1080/13855140512331389614
Estimation of fines generated by blasting - applications for the mining and quarrying industries
Onederra, I. A., Esen, S. and Jankovic, A. (2004). Estimation of fines generated by blasting - applications for the mining and quarrying industries. Mining Technology: Transactions of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. Section A, 113 (4), A237-A247. doi: 10.1179/037178404225006191
Modelling the size of the crushed zone around a blasthole
Esen, S., Onederra, I. and Bilgin, H.A. (2003). Modelling the size of the crushed zone around a blasthole. International Journal of Rock Mechanics And Mining Sciences, 40 (4), 485-495. doi: 10.1016/S1365-1609(03)00018-2
Onederra, I., Rosa, D., Riihioja, K. and Power, G. (2002). Engineering tools for design, analysis and information management applied to underground drilling and blasting. Fragblast, 6 (3-4), 273-285. doi: 10.1076/frag.6.3.273.14048
Engineering tools for design, analysis and information management applied to drilling and blasting
Onederra, I. A., La Rosa, D. M., Riihioja, K. J. and Power, G. R. (2002). Engineering tools for design, analysis and information management applied to drilling and blasting. Fragblast, 6 (3-4), 273-285.
Mass blast computer design, analysis and monitoring - a case study
Onederra, I. A., Player, J., Wade, P. and Chitombo, G. P. (1999). Mass blast computer design, analysis and monitoring - a case study. Fragblast, 3 (3), 213-235. doi: 10.1080/13855149909408047
Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting method for mine development
Drover, Christopher, Villaescusa, Ernesto and Onederra, Italo (2022). Design, implementation and field performance of a face destress blasting method for mine development. AusRock 2022, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 29 November - 1 December 2022. Carlton, VIC, Australia: AUSIMM.
Analysis of drillhole deviation during drawbell construction in block caving
Bustos, Nadia, Villaescusa, Ernesto and Onederra, Italo (2020). Analysis of drillhole deviation during drawbell construction in block caving. MassMin 2020, Santiago, Chile, 9-12 December 2020. Chile:
The ideal detonation behaviour of a void-sensitised, non-ideal explosive
Araos, M. and Onederra, I. (2019). The ideal detonation behaviour of a void-sensitised, non-ideal explosive. 10th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting, Helsinki, Finland, September, 2019. Helsinki, Finland: European Federation of Explosives Engineers.
Improved Techniques for Reactive Ground, Density and Performance Testing of Bulk Explosives
Cavanough, Gary , Onederra, Italo A. and Sellers, Ewan (2018). Improved Techniques for Reactive Ground, Density and Performance Testing of Bulk Explosives. 44th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, San Antonio Texas, United States, 28-31 January 2018. Cleveland, Ohio USA: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Detonation performance of novel hydrogen peroxide and nitrate based hybrid explosives
Fullelove, I., Araos, M. and Onederra, I. (2017). Detonation performance of novel hydrogen peroxide and nitrate based hybrid explosives. 9th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting, Stockholm, Sweden, 10 - 12 September, 2017. Kolmarden, Sweden: European Federation of Explosives Engineers.
Development of ammonium nitrate-free mining explosives
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo A. (2017). Development of ammonium nitrate-free mining explosives. Forty-Third Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, Orlando, Florida USA, 29 Jan-1 Feb 2017. Cleveland, OH USA: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Rectangular and circular explosive charges-detonation study using high-speed video
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo A. (2017). Rectangular and circular explosive charges-detonation study using high-speed video. 9th EFEE World Conference on Explosives and Blasting, Stockholm , Sweden, 10-12 September, 2017. United Kingdom: European Federation of Explosives, UK.
Study of the detonation process of novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosives using high speed video
Araos, Miguel and Onederra, Italo A. (2017). Study of the detonation process of novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosives using high speed video. Forty-Third Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, Orlando, Florida USA, 29 Jan-1 Feb 2017. Cleveland, OH USA: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Characterising Rock Mass Properties for Fragmentation Modelling
Scott, A. and Onederra, Italo A. (2015). Characterising Rock Mass Properties for Fragmentation Modelling. International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Sydney, Australia, 24-26 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Characterising the blasting properties of iron ore
Scott, A. and Onederra, I. (2015). Characterising the blasting properties of iron ore. Iron Ore Conference, Perth, WA, Australia, 13-15 July 2015. Carlton, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation
Onederra, Italo A. and Araos, M. (2015). Detonation and breakage performance of a hydrogen peroxide-based explosive formulation. International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Sydney, Australia, 24-26 August 2015. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Quality control of bulk explosive products to minimize the risk of fumes
Cavanough, G., Torrance, A., Onederra, I., Nipperess, M. and Olsson, A. (2015). Quality control of bulk explosive products to minimize the risk of fumes. 41st Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, New Orleans, LA, United States, 1-4 February 2015.
Engineering approach for the design and analysis of drawbell blasting in block and panel caving
Altamirano, A, Castro, R and Onederra, I. (2014). Engineering approach for the design and analysis of drawbell blasting in block and panel caving. CAVING 2014: 3rd International Symposium on Block and Sublevel Caving, Santiago, Chile, 5-6 June 2014. Santiago, Chile: Universidad de Chile.
A case study of large scale rock mass preconditioning by confined blasting
Onederra, I., Catalan, A. and Chitombo, G. (2013). A case study of large scale rock mass preconditioning by confined blasting. Eurock 2013: ISRM International Symposium, Wroclaw, Poland, 23-26 September 2013. Leiden, Netherland: CRC Press/Balkema. doi: 10.1201/b15683-77
Modelling the extent of damage from fully coupled explosive charges
Onederra, I, Furtney, J. K. and Sellers, E. (2013). Modelling the extent of damage from fully coupled explosive charges. 10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting (FRAGBLAST 10), Delhi, India, 24-29 November 2012. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press. doi: 10.1201/b13759-35
Simple models for the complex process of rock blasting
Furtney, J, Onederra, I and Sellers, E (2013). Simple models for the complex process of rock blasting. 10th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting (FRAGBLAST 10), Dehli, India, 24-29 November 2012. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press.
Catalan, A., Onederra, I. and Chitombo, G. (2012). A proposed methodology for evaluation of the preconditioning by blasting at the Cadia East panel cave mine. MassMin 2012: 6th International Conference and Exhibition on Mass Mining, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, 10-14 June 2012. Westmount, QC, Canada: Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance
Parra, Hector, Onederra, Italo, Michaux, Simon, McFarlane, A, Kuhar, L. and Chapman, N. (2012). Blast induced fragment conditioning to improve leaching performance. MININ2012 V International Conference on Innovation in Mine Operations, Santiago, Chile, 20-22 June 2012.
Field-scale modelling of blasting in Kimberlite using the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model
Sellers, Ewan, Furtney, Jason and Onederra, Italo (2012). Field-scale modelling of blasting in Kimberlite using the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model. 38th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, Nashville, TN, United States, 12-15 February 2012. Cleveland, OH, United States: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Catalan, A., Dunstan, G., Morgan, M., Green, S., Jorquera, M., Thornhill, T., Onederra, I. and Chitombo, G. (2012). How can an intensive preconditioning concept be implemented at mass mining method? Application to Cadia East panel caving project. 46th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium 2012, Chicago, IL United States, 24-27 June 2012. Alexandria, VA United States: American Rock Mechanics Association.
Simple models for gas flow and burden movement during blasting
Furtney, Jason, Sellers, Ewan and Onederra, Italo (2012). Simple models for gas flow and burden movement during blasting. 38th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, Nashville, TN, United States, 12-15 February 2012. Cleveland, OH, United States: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Detonation pressure and temperature measurements of conventional and low-density explosives
Onederra, I., Cavanough, G. and Torrance, A. (2011). Detonation pressure and temperature measurements of conventional and low-density explosives. Blasting - Controlled Productivity, EXPLO 2011, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 8-9 November 2011. Carlton North, VIC, Australia: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM).
Numerical modeling of rock blasting: Validation tests for Blo-Up 2.5
Furtney, Jason, Cundall, Peter, Torres, Maurilio, Ruest, Marc, Onederra, Italo and Sellers, Ewan (2011). Numerical modeling of rock blasting: Validation tests for Blo-Up 2.5. 2nd International FLAC/DEM Symposium, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 14-16 February 2011.
Prototype gauges for measuring detonation temperature and pressure of commercial explosives
Cavanough, G., Onederra, I. and Torrance, A. (2011). Prototype gauges for measuring detonation temperature and pressure of commercial explosives. 37th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique, San Diego, CA, United States, 6-9 February 2011. Cleveland, Ohio, United States: International Society of Explosives Engineers.
Characterising dust generation from blasting
Scott, A., Michaux, S. and Onederra, I. (2010). Characterising dust generation from blasting. 9th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, FRAGBLAST 9, , , September 13, 2009-September 17, 2009.
A new 3D simulation framework to model blast induced rock mass displacement using physics engines
Tordoir, A., Weatherley, D., Onederra, I. and Bye, A. (2009). A new 3D simulation framework to model blast induced rock mass displacement using physics engines. 9th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting - Fragblast 9, Granada, Spain, 13-17 September 2009. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press/Balkema.
Characterising dust generation from blasting.
Scott, A., Michaux, S. P. and Onederra, I. A. (2009). Characterising dust generation from blasting.. Fragblast 9, Granada, Spain, 13-17 September, 2009. London: Taylor and Francis Group.
Towards a complete validation of the lattice scheme in the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM)
Onederra, I., Chitombo, G. P., Cundall, P. A. and Furtney, J. K. (2009). Towards a complete validation of the lattice scheme in the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM). Fragblast 9: 9th International Symposium on Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Granada, Spain, 13-17 September 2009. Leiden, Netherlands: CRC Press/Balkema.
Burden Movement Experiments Using the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM)
Onederra, I., Ruest, M. and Chitombo, G.P (2007). Burden Movement Experiments Using the Hybrid Stress Blasting Model (HSBM). Explo 2007, Wollongong, NSW, Australia, 3 – 4 September, 2007. Carlton Victoria 3053 Australia: The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Onederra, I. A. and Riihioja, K. J. (2006). An alternative approach to determine the uniformity index of Rosin-Rammler based fragmentation models. Fragblast 8, Santiago, Chile, 7-11 May, 2006. Santiago, Chile: Editec SA.
Blast control through the use of notched holes
Djordjevic, N. and Onederra, I. A. (2006). Blast control through the use of notched holes. Frgablast 8, Santiago, Chile, 7-11 May, 2006. Santiago, Chile: Editec SA.
Monitoring and analysis of production waste blasts at the Cadia Hill gold mine
Esen,, Onederra, I. A. and Francis, (2006). Monitoring and analysis of production waste blasts at the Cadia Hill gold mine. Fragblast 8, Santiogo, Chile, 7-11 May. Santiago, Chile: Editec SA.
The suitability of conventional geological and geotechnical data for blast design
Scott, A., Onederra, I. A. and Chitombo, G. P. (2006). The suitability of conventional geological and geotechnical data for blast design. Fragblast 8, Santiago, Chile, 7-11 May, 2006. Santiago, Chile: Editec SA.
Onederra, I., Brunton, I., Battista, J. and Grace, J. (2004). 'Shot to shovel' - Understanding the impact of muckpile conditions and operator proficiency on instantaneous shovel productivity. Explosives - A Time of Rapid Change, EXPLO 2004, , , July 26, 2004-July 28, 2004.
Onederra, I. A., Brunton, I. D., Battista, J. and Grace, J. (2004). 'Shot to shovel' - understanding the impact of muck pile conditions and operator proficiency on instataneous shovel productivity. EXPLO 2004, Perth, 2004, 26-28 July, 2004. Melbourne, VIC: AusIMM.
Breakage and fragmentation modeling for underground production blasting techniques
Onederra, I. A. (2004). Breakage and fragmentation modeling for underground production blasting techniques. IRR Drilling and Blasting 2004 Conference, Perth, IRR.
Modelling fragmentation in underground production blasting
Onederra, I. A. (2004). Modelling fragmentation in underground production blasting. MassMin 2004, Santiago, Chile, 22-25 August 2004. Chile, South America: Mineria Chilena.
Onederra, I. A. and Esen, S. (2003). Selection of inter hole and inter row timing for surface blasting- an approach based on burden relief analysis. Explosives and Blasting Technique, Prague, Czech Republic, 10-12 Sept, 2003. Lisse, Netherlands: Swets and Zeitlinger.
Onederra, I. A., Riihioja, K. J., Paganini, G. and Roldan, M. (2001). Computer aided blast design and information management applied to open pit narrow vein mining at Cerro Vanguardia. APCOM 2001, Beijing China, 25-27 April 2001. The Netherlands: A A Balkema.
Onederra, I. A., Riihioja, K. J. and Chitombo, G. P. (2001). Computer aided design and information management for tunnel development using drilling and blasting techniques. ISRM Regional Symposium Eurock 2001, Espoo, Finland, 4-7 June 2001. Lisse, The Netherlands: A A Balkema.
Onederra, I. A., La Rosa, D. M., Riihioja, K. J. and Power, G. R. (2001). Engineering tools for design, analysis and information management applied to underground drilling and blasting. EXPLO 2001, Hunter Valley, NSW, 28-31 October 2001. Melbourne: AusIMM.
Mass blast design, simulation, optimisation and monitoring at Big Bell gold mine
Onederra, I. A., Player, J., Wade, P. and Chitombo, G. P. (1999). Mass blast design, simulation, optimisation and monitoring at Big Bell gold mine. Fragblast 1999 - 6th International Symposium for Rock Fragmentation by Blasting, Johannesburg, RSA, 8-12 August 1999. Johannesburg, RSA: SAIMM.
Geotechnical Parameters Affecting the Cutting Performance of the Mobile Miner (MM130)
Onederra, I. and Howarth, D. (1996). Geotechnical Parameters Affecting the Cutting Performance of the Mobile Miner (MM130). Breaking new ground : IX Australian Tunnelling Conference, Sydney, Australia, 27-29 August, 1996. Barton, ACT: Australian Underground Construction and Tunnelling Association by the Institution of Engineers.
Predicting Machine Cutting and Cutter Wear Rates for Mining Applications
Onederra, I. and Trueman, R. (1995). Predicting Machine Cutting and Cutter Wear Rates for Mining Applications. EXPLO 95 : exploring the role of rock breakage in mining and quarrying, Brisbane, Australia, 4-7 September 1995. Carlton, Victoria: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy.
Targeted conditioning and extraction
Onederra, Italo, Leonardi, Christopher, Mitchell, Travis, Roslin, Alexandra, Araos, Miguel, Wang, Zi, Lopez, Paulo and Salazar, Felipe (2021). Targeted conditioning and extraction. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
Guidelines to improve blasting outcomes and reduce geotechnical risks
Onederra, Italo, Chacon, Felipe and Kanchibotla, Sarma (2021). Guidelines to improve blasting outcomes and reduce geotechnical risks. Brisbane, QLD Australia: The University of Queensland.
A system, method and device for determining conditions of a borehole
Pounds, Pauline, Deer, William Andrew, Ley, David John, Milne, John DeCourcey and Onederra, Italo Andres (2020). A system, method and device for determining conditions of a borehole. WO/2020/220087.
Development and Evaluation of Fume Free Explosives for Underground Blasting Applications
Araos, Miguel, Onederra, Italo and Newton, Nathan (2020). Development and Evaluation of Fume Free Explosives for Underground Blasting Applications. Perth, WA Australia: Minerals Research Institute of Western Australia.
Improved explosive composition
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2020). Improved explosive composition. 201937023702.
Improved explosive composition
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2020). Improved explosive composition. 20200002241.
Onederra, Italo and Araos Ulises Miguel (2019). Composição de explosivo, método para preparar uma composição de explosivo, e, uso de uma composição de explosivo.. 112019011806.
Improved explosive composition
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2019). Improved explosive composition. 3551597.
Improved explosive composition
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2019). Improved explosive composition. 110267929.
Composicion explosiva mejorada
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2019). Composicion explosiva mejorada. 2019001524.
Alternative and Sustainable Explosive Formulations to Eliminate Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
Onederra, Italo and Araos, Miguel (2019). Alternative and Sustainable Explosive Formulations to Eliminate Nitrogen Oxide Emissions. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
Site Based Trials of Alternative Explosive Formulations to Eliminate Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
Onederra, Italo and Araos, Miguel (2019). Site Based Trials of Alternative Explosive Formulations to Eliminate Nitrogen Oxide Emissions. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
Improved explosive composition
Araos, Miguel Ulises and Onederra, Italo (2018). Improved explosive composition. WO/2018/107213.
NOx Fume Evolution from Hydrogen Peroxide Based Hybrid Mixtures
Araos, Miguel, Onederra, Italo and Newton, Nathan (2018). NOx Fume Evolution from Hydrogen Peroxide Based Hybrid Mixtures. Brisbane, QLD Australia: ACARP.
Blast performance monitoring at Esperanza mine
Onederra, Italo, Quidim, Joji and Thurley, Matthew (2014). Blast performance monitoring at Esperanza mine. Brisbane, Australia: CRCMining.
A Method To Assess And Minimise The Potential For Fume Generation From Blasting
Cavanough, Gary, Torrance, Alastair, Onederra, Italo, Bailey, Virginia and Parra, Hector (2013). A Method To Assess And Minimise The Potential For Fume Generation From Blasting. Australia: ACARP.
Onederra, Italo, Quidim, Joji and Cavanough, Gary (2012) Performance monitoring to support the continous improvement of blast preconditioning at Cadia East, technical update Brisbane, Australia: CRCMining
Cavanough, Gary and Onederra, Italo (2011). Field Instrumentation To Measure The Performance Of Low Density (Low Shock) Explosives Field Instrumentation To Measure The Performance Of Low Density (Low Shock) Explosives Field Instrumentation To Measure The Performance Of Low Density (Low Shock) Explosives. Australia: ACARP.
Chitombo, Gideon, Onederra, Italo, Cundall, Peter, Furtney, Jason, Torres, Maurilio and Markham, John (2010). The HYBRID STRESS BLASTING MODEL, a methodology and numerical model for blast design & optimisation - Final report 2010. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: JKMRC, SMI.
Blast hole slotting demonstration trial
Stockwell, Matt, Tadic, Dihon, Hatherly, Peter, Onederra, Italo and Suto, Koya (2010). Blast hole slotting demonstration trial. Australia: ACARP.
Evaluation of undercut and drawbell blasting parameters for the Cadia East project
Onederra, Italo (2010) Evaluation of undercut and drawbell blasting parameters for the Cadia East project Brisbane, Australia: JKTECH
Italo ONederra and Simon Michaux (2010). P843A – Geometallurgical Mapping and Mine Modelling Technical Report 4 - Theme 2 Integrated Blast Modelling section 3. Tasmania: AMIRA international and UTAS.
Onederra, Italo and Michaux, Simon (2010). Technical report 4 P843A - Geometallurgical Mapping and Mine Modelling - Theme 2 Integrated Blast Modelling. Hobart, TAS, Australia: AMIRA International and CODES.
Additional blast fragmentation modelling of the Codelco-Andina open pit expansion
Onederra, Italo (2008). Additional blast fragmentation modelling of the Codelco-Andina open pit expansion. Indooroopilly, QLD, Australia: JKTECH.
Onederra, Italo (2006). The Hybrid Stress Blast Model, HSBM II Evaluation and Validation - Desktop evaluations May – October 2006. Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC.
The Hybrid Stress Blast Model - Technical Report - HSBM II Validation Plan
Onederra, Italo (2006). The Hybrid Stress Blast Model - Technical Report - HSBM II Validation Plan. Brisbane, Australia: The University of Queensland, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre (JKMRC).
Monitoring and analysis of waste blasting trials at the Cadia Hill Gold Mine
Esen, Sedat and Onederra, Italo (2005). Monitoring and analysis of waste blasting trials at the Cadia Hill Gold Mine. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC.
A fragmentation model for underground production blasting
Oñederra, Italo Andres. (2005). A fragmentation model for underground production blasting. PhD Thesis, Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre, The University of Queensland.
Single and multiple hole blasting tests at De Beers Venetia Mine
Onederra, Italo and Grobler, Hendrik (2004). Single and multiple hole blasting tests at De Beers Venetia Mine. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: JKMRC.
Shot to Shovel Research Project Report
Onederra, Italo, Brunton, Ian and Thornton, Darren (2004). Shot to Shovel Research Project Report. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: JKMRC.
Engineering tools for the continuous improvement of drilling and blasting practices
Onederra, Italo and La Rosa, David (2002). Engineering tools for the continuous improvement of drilling and blasting practices. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: JKMRC.
A review of blast induced damage and drilling and blasting practices in narrow vein mining
Onederra, I. and Chitombo, G. (2000) A review of blast induced damage and drilling and blasting practices in narrow vein mining Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC
Onederra, Italo and Power, Gavin (2000). Technical visit to Ridgeway. Indooroopilly, QLD Australia: JKMRC.
Mining drilling and blasting practices submitted to Cerro Vanguardia
Chitombo, G., Onederra, I., Trueman, R., Windsor, C., Thompson, A., Riihioja, K. and La Rosa, D. (1999) Mining drilling and blasting practices submitted to Cerro Vanguardia Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC
Geotechnical data collection, core logging and face mapping
Onederra, I.A. (1999) Geotechnical data collection, core logging and face mapping Brisbane, Australia: JKMRC
(2023–2025) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Advanced Blast Modelling and Geotechnical Analysis Tools
(2022–2023) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Development of guidelines and tools to improve blasting outcomes and reduce geotechnical risks
(2019–2021) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Rock mass preconditioning and fragmentation
(2019–2021) BHP Billiton Group Operations
Sub-scale Rock Fragmentation Tests
(2019–2021) SRI International
Optimisation of drill hole bathymetry probe
(2019–2020) Innovation Connections
Drill Hole Bathymetry Probe Project Brief
(2019) Innovation Connections
Mine Based Trials of Alternative Explosive Formulations to Eliminate Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
(2017–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2017–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
Technological improvements for rock tensile strength measurement
(2016–2017) University of Adelaide
Alternative and sustainable explosive formulations to eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions
(2015–2018) Australian Coal Association Research Program
(2014–2022) CMTE Development Limited
Alternative and sustainable explosive formulations to eliminate nitrogen oxide emissions
(2014–2015) Australian Coal Association Research Program
ResTeach 2011 0.15 FTE School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering
(2011–2013) UQ ResTeach
A method to assess and minimise the potential for fume generation from blasting
(2011–2012) CSIRO
Impact of preconditioning fracturing on fluid accessibility of chalcopyrite ores
Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Integration of Pre-concentration Systems into Mining Operations
Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
ADVANCED MODELLING OF FLOOR DISRUPTION BLASTING TO IMPROVE LOW-WALL STABILITY IN COAL MINING
(2023) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2018) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Detonation performance of novel hydrogen peroxide and nitrate-based hybrid explosives
(2018) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Investigating the application of linear shaped charges in wall control practices
(2017) Master Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Other advisors:
Blast induced fragment conditioning and its effect on impact breakage and leaching performance
(2014) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
(2010) Doctor Philosophy — Principal Advisor
Full-scale experiments and numerical modelling to improve ore recovery in sublevel cave mines
(2019) Doctor Philosophy — Joint Principal Advisor
(2018) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Other advisors:
IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF INTENSIVE PRECONDITIONING FOR CAVE MINING APPLICATIONS
(2015) Doctor Philosophy — Associate Advisor
Note for students: The possible research projects listed on this page may not be comprehensive or up to date. Always feel free to contact the staff for more information, and also with your own research ideas.
Stress wave attenuation and interaction in fragmented media
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Explosive induced fracturing under confinement
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