Explosives Management FAQ

About GEM

GEM stands for Global Explosives Management. We’re an Indigenous, female-owned business with over 16 years of hands-on mining experience. We’ve lived the challenges of explosives management and built a smarter, safer solution for Australian mine sites.
Besides our experience (and not being another faceless tech company), we design our system for real miners. We’re practical, adaptable, and committed to actual results not just ticking compliance boxes.

Common risks include misfires, poor blast planning, untracked explosives, and incomplete audit trails. Add in human error or manual recordkeeping and you’ve got a recipe for compliance issues — or worse. Our platform helps mitigate all of the above with automation, visibility and full traceability.
Just one detonator and booster can result in death if misused, GEM ensures they’re accounted for and monitored at every step. GEM removes the 24 hour delay in counting mags, on shot counting, and paper work looking for errors. GEM gives you piece of mind that the paper work is correct and allows you to take action fast to find missing explosives.

It eliminates manual inputs from critical processes like timing, charge volumes, and initiation sequences. Everything is pre-configured and system-checked, reducing the risk of costly (and dangerous) mistakes.
- Speeds up pre-blast planning
- Reduces downtime and delays
- Improves coordination between field teams
- Keeps records ready for instant audit use

Our magazine tracking system keeps tabs on every unit from delivery through to use. Movement logs are digitised, alerts are triggered for anomalies, and everything is audit-ready — helping you prevent loss and stay compliant.
Our system automates the entire explosives auditing process:
- Tracks usage by time, date, and authorised user
- Maintains tamper-proof digital records
- Generates compliance reports in seconds
- Aligns with WHS, MSHA, and local mine site protocols

All safety data — from explosive usage logs to inspection checklists — is digitised and stored securely in the cloud. That means no more lost paper trails, no more spreadsheet chaos, and full traceability across your entire operation.
Yes — and they’re fully customisable. Generate time-stamped reports for regulators, internal audits, or contractor records. Export as PDF or CSV, and store securely for long-term access.

Absolutely. We offer onboarding for your whole team — whether they’re on site, in the office, or underground. Training includes video walkthroughs, live Q&A sessions, and ongoing resources.
- Dedicated account manager
- Live support during business hours
- Knowledge base and tutorials
- Optional SLA for 24/7 support

No worries! Get in touch with our team and we’ll help you figure out if our solution is the right fit for your site.