Blast-induced fragmentation is an important factor in optimization of downstream processes in a mine. Several researchers believe that the fragmentation can be improved by means of precise short inter-hole delay times. Six full-scale trials with different inter-hole delay times of 1, 3, 6 and 42 ms (0.14, 0.42, 0.84 and 6 ms/m of burden, respectively) were conducted in Boliden Aitik open pit copper mine in Sweden. Electronic detonators were used for short inter-hole delay times, which correspond to different wave interactions between the neighboring blast holes. All the trials were carried out in more or less similar geological conditions. MWD data, swelling, fragmentation and crusher efficiency have been evaluated in the trials. Based on these trials, the short inter-hole delay times did not have a significant effect on fragmentation, swelling and crushability. However, a reduced number of boulders was observed for short delays, suggesting that the coarse region of the distribution curve was influenced rather than the fine part of it.