What if mining could slash greenhouse gas emissions by over 90% just by changing explosives?In this episode of The ReThink Mining Podcast, CEO Don Toporowski sits down with Thomas Gustavsson (CEO & Co-founder) and Blake Morgan (Chief Strategy Officer) from Hypex Bio to explore their groundbreaking hydrogen peroxide-based explosives technology.Key Topics Covered:

• Why traditional ammonium nitrate explosives are problematic for modern mining
• How Hypex's technology eliminates toxic gas emissions and water contamination
• The potential to reduce total mining operation emissions by 5-12%
• Supply chain vulnerabilities in the current explosives market
• Reduced ventilation requirements and continuous mining possibilities
• The 20-year journey from concept to commercial application
• Regulatory challenges and international expansion plans

• 90%+ reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from explosives
• Elimination of nitrate water pollution
• Reduced toxic gas exposure for workers
• Enhanced operational flexibility and safety

💡 Why This Matters:ReThink Mining members specifically requested investigation into alternative explosives, with Hypex being the only company mentioned by name. This technology addresses critical environmental and operational challenges while maintaining production efficiency.🌍 Impact Potential:About ReThink Mining:ReThink Mining is a non-profit consortium that brings together global mining companies to collaboratively advance breakthrough technologies through shared investment and risk.Visit rethinking.ca to discover how mining companies are collaborating to transform the industry.#mininginnovation #SustainableMining #ReThinkMining #CleanTech #MiningTechnology #EmissionsReduction