CONNECTOR FOR DETONATOR, CORRESPONDING BOOSTER ASSEMBLY, ANDMETHOD OF USE

摘要

Mining operations frequently involve the use of electric or electronic de lay detonators in operative association with an explosive charge contained i n a booster. Disclosed herein are connectors for connecting a signal transmi ssion line to a detonator associated with a booster. In this way, the connec tors, at least in preferred embodiments, allow the production of a substanti ally sealed booster assembly having a secure electrical connection to a sign al transmission line. Also disclosed are methods of producing substantially sealed booster assemblies, and methods for their use in mining operations.