Austin Powder Company

Employee photo of the month submitted by Andrea Deutschmann, Laboratory Technician in Austria. “Racing together, building trust, and celebrating our “One Family’ spirit.”

Did You Know? Austin Powder is Investing Millions in Proactive Safety Initiatives

At Austin Powder, safety is the foundation of every decision we make and every process we design. Our commitment extends beyond compliance. Our goal is to eliminate high-consequence risks through engineering excellence, disciplined ex*****on, and continuous learning. Whether through remote operation that physically separates people from energetic materials, the transition away from hazardous substances like TNT and lead azide, or the adoption of advanced tools such as Paradigm for data-driven blast design, we consistently invest in solutions that strengthen protection for our employees, customers, and communities.

We reinforce competence and accountability through immersive programs like the University of Flyrock Prevention, and we advance transportation safety by integrating telematics, in-vehicle monitoring, and simulator-based training. Across all operations, our SHES Management System guides proactive risk identification, structured prevention, and leadership oversight.

Learn More at https://austinpowder.com/unitedstates/safety/

Building momentum. Driving impact. Delivering results.

Austin Powder’s Global Sustainability Team recently came together in Lisbon to align strategy, share progress, and accelerate ex*****on across our ESG initiatives.

“A clear message emerged early on,” says Nadia Engler, Global Sustainability Manager, “sustainability is no longer a parallel agenda—it is a core driver of business value.”

Across regions, teams are advancing initiatives that support efficiency, reduce environmental impact, strengthen compliance, and improve operational resilience. In total, 37 new projects were introduced, demonstrating how sustainability is being embedded into everyday decision-making.

The results speak for themselves, expanding production while reducing environmental intensity and improving safety performance.

At Austin Powder, sustainability is not just about doing what’s right, it’s about delivering measurable performance and long-term value.

Meet Andrew Schmidt, Digital Integration Manager, Austin Powder Company.

Delivering precision. Protecting communities. Advancing infrastructure.

Austin Powder is proud to support the successful relocation of Highway 59 in Arkansas, overcoming complex geotechnical challenges with advanced blasting and data-driven design.
Through 29 carefully engineered blasts and the use of Paradigm modeling and E*STAR electronic initiation systems, our team safely removed more than 185,000 tons of material while maintaining strict vibration control near surrounding residential areas.

The result:
• Zero safety incidents
• Minimal disruption to traffic
• A more stable, long-term roadway solution

This project is a powerful example of how technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration come together to solve complex challenges—while keeping safety first, always.

See the full Benefit Study Here:https://austinpowder.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Highway-59-Relocation.pdf

Austin Powder Earns Top Safety Recognition at Barrick's Veladero

Austin Powder is proud to be recognized for outstanding safety performance at the Veladero operation in Argentina—named among Barrick’s top three global sites for safety in Q1 2026.
Our team was also distinguished as the top-performing contractor for safety, delivering a quarter with zero reportable incidents.

“Receiving a distinction of this kind is both a privilege and a great responsibility for our team. This recognition not only reflects who we are today, but also sets the standard for what we aspire to continue building in the future. We are proud to see our collective efforts acknowledged… reinforcing our commitment to care for what matters most: our people, our Austin family.”
— Luis Suarez, Head of Operations, Austin Powder Veladero

See other customer testimonials at this link: https://austinpowder.com/customer-testimonials/

Austin Powder Employee Photo of the Month: “Bulk Emulsion Loading in the Andes - Open pit loading at an impressive 4,850 meters above sea level.” Taken by Ivan Palacios, Technical Service Maintenance Supervisor.”