What MTi Group does

MTi Group is an Australian privately-held manufacturer and supplier of engineered blasting consumables and drill-and-blast accessories for the global mining industry, headquartered in Perth (Wangara), Western Australia, with a 30-year operating history. The company's product platform is organised into distinct functional categories: inflatable blasthole plugs (the BLASTBAG family — ACE, HERO, AERO, FLAM, NERO — plus BLASTBALL and Blastbag Q), blasthole liners (BLASTLINE PLUS, BLASTSHIELD, BLASTSHIELD Plus with patented gusset folds, Concertina Liner), in-hole accessories (SLUMPSTOPPA, STEMSTOPPA, MITIPLUG, COLLARCAP, ROCKRIVETS, BLAST X, SPRINGLOCK, MULTI-FIT SPIDER, RIBBED HEAD SPIDER, FOAMCUBE, Aquadeck, Seger Bag Spider), inflation equipment (Underground Hose Reel with teflon-lined hose and patented coupling, Inflation Panel, Inflation Rig, Thermoplastic Dropline), measuring accessories (MITIMEASURE stainless-steel depth gauge, TUFFTAPE, Dipweight, Thermometer, MITIWHEEL, Survey Rope), bench accessories (stakes, dowels, hole savers, cutting tools, non-sparking retrieval tools) and delineation/marking products. Technological differentiation sits in a portfolio of patented architectures — notably the chemical-reaction BLASTBAG ACE inflation system that removes external pumps, the patented two-speed actuator for aerosol inflation, dual gas-tight bladder construction, and the patented gusset-fold BLASTSHIELD Plus barrier material — supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality management and AEISG-compliant laboratory operations.

The business operates three revenue streams: (1) sale of engineered consumables and equipment through a global network of manufacturing hubs across 5 continents, distribution partners, and direct enterprise sales via a quote-based system, with a dedicated US e-commerce storefront at shop.mtigroup.us; (2) laboratory services through MTi Laboratory in Hunter Valley, NSW (reactive ground testing, PPAN and ANE quality testing, training and consultancy at up to 140 samples per week capacity); and (3) managed contract-lining services through Blastshield Services in Queensland and New South Wales. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers are exclusively enterprise Tier 1 miners — BHP, Rio Tinto, Glencore, Anglo American, Fortescue, Newmont, Vale, Barrick, AngloGold Ashanti, First Quantum Minerals, Codelco, Cerrejón — and the company states that over 80% of products are co-developed with clients. Regional offices are maintained in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, the United States (Stanton), South Africa (Middelburg) and Spain (Pontevedra).

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales supported by technical content (70+ products, 17 case studies) and direct field engineering engagement; the value proposition centres on operational outcomes such as a demonstrated 14% reduction in explosives per hole via airdecks, improved fragmentation, reduced dilution and vibration, and reliable QA/QC. Leadership comprises Nick Bodley as CEO and Greg Moore as Founder and Owner; ownership is private with no identified parent, institutional investor or external shareholders in the source data. Patent and trademark activity is active across the BLASTBAG, BLASTSHIELD, BLASTSCOUT, MITIPLUG, STEMSTOPPA, SLUMPSTOPPA, BLASTBALL, ROCKRIVETS and MITIMEASURE brands, indicating ongoing product-level IP investment rather than platform-level technology investment.

Name

MTi Group

Legal name

MTi Group

Website

https://mtigroup.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MTi Group is a Perth-based, privately-held manufacturer of patented engineered blasting consumables and drill-and-blast accessories serving Tier 1 global miners across 5 continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drill and Blast Mining Consumables

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Blasting & Explosives Services (Drill-and-Blast, Explosives Supply, Shot Services) (IMAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wear Parts & Consumables (GET, Liners, Drill Bits, Grinding Media) (IMAKANAH)

Keywords

• Drill and blast consumables
• Blasthole liners
• Inflatable mining plugs
• Mining blasting accessories
• Reactive ground testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Blasting Consumables and Equipment Sales: MTi Group generates revenue primarily through the design, manufacture, and sale of engineered blasting consumables including blastbags, inflatable plugs, blasthole liners, in-hole accessories, bench accessories, measuring tools, and inflation equipment. Products are sold directly to mining operations globally through a network of manufacturing hubs and distribution partners.
2. Laboratory Testing Services: MTi Laboratory provides reactive ground testing services, PPAN and ANE quality testing, and product selection/sleep-time testing. Operates as a high-capacity facility processing up to 140 reactive ground samples per week. Also offers reactive ground management training and consultancy services.
3. Blastshield Contract Lining Services: Contract lining services providing sites with immediate lining capabilities and expertise. Services include permanent site-based teams, sprint services, self-installation support, and training and assessment. Available in Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MTi Group designs, engineers, manufactures, and globally distributes engineered blasting consumables and accessories for the mining drill-and-blast sector. Core product lines include inflatable blasthole plugs (BLASTBAG family, BLASTBALL), blasthole liners (BLASTSHIELD, BLASTLINE PLUS, Concertina Liner), in-hole accessories, inflation equipment, measuring and QA/QC tools, bench accessories, and delineation/marking products, supplemented by contract lining services and AEISG-compliant reactive ground laboratory testing.

Product overview

MTi Group is a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of engineered blasting consumables for the mining industry with over 30 years of experience. The company operates a unified product portfolio organized into distinct categories: BLASTBAGS™ and inflatable plugs (BLASTBAG ACE, HERO, AERO, FLAM, NERO, BLASTBALL, Blastbag Q) for secure hole sealing and void management; Blasthole liners (BLASTLINE PLUS, BLASTSHIELD, BLASTSHIELD Plus, Concertina Liner) for hole protection in wet, cracked, or voided conditions; In-hole accessories (SLUMPSTOPPA, STEMSTOPPA, MITIPLUG, COLLARCAP, ROCKRIVETS, BLAST X, SPRINGLOCK, MULTI-FIT SPIDER, RIBBED HEAD SPIDER, FOAMCUBE, Aquadeck, Seger Bag Spider, retrieval tools) for stemming, charge control, and primer placement; Inflation equipment (Underground Hose Reel, Inflation Panel, Inflation Rig, Thermoplastic Dropline, Inflation Coupling, Handheld Inflator) for operating pneumatic plugs; Measuring accessories (MITIMEASURE, Thermometer, Dipweight, Canvas Reel, MITIWHEEL, Survey Rope, TUFFTAPE) for depth measurement and QAQC; Bench accessories (stakes, dowels, adapters, retrieval tools, cutting tools, safety wear) for daily blast operations; and Delineation & Marking products (cones, pyramids, tapes, lights, paints, tags) for site safety and communication. Services include BLASTSHIELD contract lining services and MTi Laboratory for reactive ground testing and training. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures all products in-house with global supply network across 5 continents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BLASTBAG™: Engineered inflatable hole plugs designed to support stemming or explosive material in a blasthole. Includes variants: BLASTBAG ACE, BLASTBAG AERO, BLASTBAG FLAM, BLASTBAG NERO, BLASTBAG HERO.
• BLASTSHIELD™
• BLASTSCOUT™
• MTi Laboratory
• Blastshield Services

Products and services

• BLASTBAG™ ACE Chemical-inflation gasbag designed for stable air decking in blasting operations. Non-metallic, non-sparking construction with no hazardous components. Suitable for underground headings, open pit benches, and varying ground conditions.
• BLASTBAG™ HERO Industry standard inflatable blasthole plug with aerosol-driven inflation system using non-flammable gas and patented two-speed actuator. Features dual gas-tight bladders and durable outer scuff bag for reliable sealing and void management.
• BLASTBAG™ AERO Original air-operated blasthole plug inflated using compressed air. Dual-bladder construction ensures leak-free performance and reliable sealing in underground mining conditions. Enhances confinement and explosive energy utilisation for better fragmentation.
• BLASTBAG™ FLAM Aerosol-driven inflation blast hole plug with patented two-speed actuator for fast, efficient hole sealing. Features dual gas-tight bladders and protective high-visibility scuff bag for cost-effective blast hole plugging.
• BLASTBAG™ NERO Heavy-duty inflatable blast hole plug engineered for hot or challenging mining environments. Built with reinforced fibre webbing and durable protective bag that maintains structural strength at elevated temperatures where conventional polymers may fail.
• Blastbag Q Groundbreaking BLASTBAG plug that maintains safety and user-friendliness standards while being more affordable than alternative products. Designed for cost-effective blast hole plugging.
• BLASTBALL™ Reinforced blasthole plug for underground development and production drilling with hermetic bladder, patented valve system, and tire-strength webbing. Creates reliable seal for blocking breakthroughs, controlling explosive gases, and maintaining consistent column pressure.
• BLASTLINE PLUS Dependable blast hole liner for waterlogged, wet, and fractured ground conditions. Manufactured from durable, rip-resistant fabric with integrated internal laminate to contain explosives without leakage and prevent water ingress. Supplied on custom-engineered corrugated box reel.
• BLASTSHIELD™ High tensile, ripstop woven material with internal lamination designed as barrier material for blast holes in waterlogged or wet conditions and where cracks and small voids occur. Prevents water ingress and protects augured explosives from degradation.
• BLASTSHIELD™ Plus Ultra-high strength barrier material for blast holes in water logged or wet conditions and where cracks and voids occur. Patented gusset folds make loading simple.
• Concertina Liner Blast hole liner with concertinaed design allowing single pass loading of a blast hole, increasing mine productivity. Made from specially engineered 150 µm blended polyethylene offering high strength and abrasion resistance with memory to conform to hole diameter.
• SLUMPSTOPPA™ Bottle brush-style uphole retention device for emulsion blasting to control slumping during loading. Polymer bristles fold back during insertion and hold emulsion in position while allowing gassing. Resistant to emulsion chemicals.
• STEMSTOPPA™ Plastic blocking product to stop stemming from penetrating the explosives column. Designed to be lowered using a 600G DIPWEIGHT where it sits flat on top of the explosive's column, preventing ingress while allowing explosives to gas.
• MITIPLUG™ Mechanical plugging device for underground mining to prevent emulsions and ANFO from slumping or falling out from up holes. Made from semi-rigid polymer, resistant to emulsion and ANFO chemicals. Features higher holding capacity and improved downline protection.
• COLLARCAP Retention plug for open pit and underground mining using multiple high-strength plastic anchors with collet-style design that expands like a spring to fully seal the hole. Provides complete closure and prevents material loss.
• ROCKRIVETS™ Mechanical stemming plug using friction from fins to hold in the wall of the hole. Fins close up during insertion and bite once set, keeping charge in position and reducing leaking. Clear passthrough for downline prevents pinching.
• BLAST X Innovative semi-rigid stemming device for sealing overhead and horizontal blast holes. Once installed and pressurised with fluid, expands to create strong confinement capable of withstanding higher loads than traditional stemming solutions.
• SPRINGLOCK™ Engineered to restrain cartridges and explosives in the hole during tunneling operations. Secures explosives firmly at the toe of the bore hole and is especially useful in angled drilling.
• MULTI-FIT SPIDER Ensures accurate primer placement in a range of hole sizes and guarantees designed booster placement. Unique designs offer flexibility and security for primers in challenging underground environments.
• FOAMCUBE Proven solution for keeping blast holes clean, stable, and ready for loading. Prevents holes from filling with silt and debris while reducing fall-back. Reusable design lowers operating costs and helps crews maintain productivity.
• Aquadeck Borehole plugs assembled using two octagon shapes designed to lock down a blast hole at a predetermined depth at an angle after activation. Specifically designed for reliable use in water filled blastholes.
• Underground Hose Reel Teflon-lined hose and patented coupling system that streamlines inflation for BLASTBALL and BLASTBAG AERO plugs. Capable of both inflation and deflation. Standalone, plug-and-play air service unit.
• Inflation Panel Regulated Inflation Cabinet providing complete air service solution with internal regulator that consistently inflates BLASTBAG or BLASTBALL products to desired pressure. Includes removable filter for easy maintenance.
• Inflation Rig Compact, turnkey DC air supply for fast and reliable inflation of BLASTBAG AERO Plugs. Lightweight skid under 80 kg (180 lb) that connects directly to an Anderson socket on utility vehicles and can run continuously for hours.
• Inflation Coupling Patented solution designed to enhance efficiency in underground and open pit operations. Versatile connector ensures secure and straightforward inflation of BLASTBALL and BLASTBAG AERO, adapting to various hose sizes.
• Handheld Inflator Essential tool for rapid inflation of downhole plugs and air equipment. Designed for durability and precision, ensuring optimal deployment of AERO plugs in both open pit and underground mines.
• Borehole Camera Digital QAQC tool for inspecting blast holes. Features stainless steel, waterproof construction with 120-degree wide-angle lens and integrated lighting. Records 1080p HD video with 7-inch detachable screen and modular centralizer for centering in hole.
• MITIMEASURE Stainless-steel depth gauge/polyline built for drill and blast work. Steel core doesn't stretch with thick protective coating. Doesn't tangle or knot even when wet. Length markings printed every 0.5m for depth reading.
• TUFFTAPE Most commonly used measuring tape for miners. 12mm wide ribbon printed both sides with easy-to-read two-tone black and red markings. Made from transparent abrasive resistant extrusion 50% thicker than competitors, readable from up to 4 metres upside down.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14% reduction in explosives per hole using airdecks (Blastbag AERO)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orica: Global market leader in commercial explosives and blasting systems headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Orica manufactures initiating systems, bulk emulsions, and a range of blasting accessories, directly competing with MTi across blast bags, liners, and in-hole consumables while also offering integrated drill-and-blast services that bundle accessories.
• BME (Omnia Holdings): South African manufacturer of explosives and blasting accessories under the Omnia Holdings group. BME offers a broad range of bulk emulsion systems, initiating systems, and in-hole accessories that overlap directly with MTi's plug, liner, and stemming product lines, especially across African mining customers.
• Austin Powder: US-headquartered privately held manufacturer of industrial explosives and blasting accessories with global operations. Austin Powder's accessory range, including plugs and stemming products, competes directly with MTi in the Americas and other key mining regions.
• MAXAM: Spanish global manufacturer of explosives, initiating systems, and blasting accessories. MAXAM competes with MTi in European and Latin American mining markets and overlaps in blast consumables, plugs, and stemming accessories.
• Davey Bickford (EPC Groupe): French-owned manufacturer of explosives, detonators, and blasting accessories serving mining, quarrying, and demolition. EPC Groupe competes with MTi in the European and African mining accessories market, including stemming plugs and in-hole accessories.
• Boart Longyear: Global provider of drilling services, drilling equipment, and consumables for the mining industry. Boart Longyear's drilling consumables and downhole accessories overlap with MTi's in-hole accessory range and serve a similar hard-rock mining customer base.
• Normet: Finnish manufacturer of underground mining equipment, explosives charging equipment, and related consumables. Normet competes with MTi in underground mining applications, particularly for in-hole charging accessories, stemming solutions, and emulsion-handling products.

Broad incumbents

• Dyno Nobel (Incitec Pivot): Global explosives manufacturer and blasting services provider owned by Incitec Pivot. Dyno Nobel sells bulk emulsions and initiating systems with a growing range of accessories, making it a broad incumbent competitor with deeper capital resources than MTi and the ability to bundle accessories into integrated supply contracts.
• Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions: Division of Sandvik AB providing mining equipment, automation, and consumables including rock tools and drilling accessories. While broader than MTi, Sandvik overlaps in drill-and-blast consumables sold into the same major-miner customer base.
• Epiroc: Swedish global mining and infrastructure equipment manufacturer offering drilling rigs, rock drilling tools, and consumables. Epiroc competes adjacent to MTi through its drilling consumables franchise and serves many of the same large mining operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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