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The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Five Mining Greats in 2019
In early January, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming five individuals who have made lasting contributions to Canada’s mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at these inductees and the efforts they made in shaping the Canadian mining industry of today.
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Why the Material of Your Boots is a Matter of Health
When you work in the mining industry, you are probably well aware of the many hazards scattered around the environment – particularly at ground level – and the critical importance of wearing work boots. This week’s Blog takes a look at STC Footwear and its recent advancements being made in protecting your feet, such as with its CHEMTECH® technology.
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GEM Champions in the Spotlight
The Mining Industry Human Resource Council’s Gender Equity in Mining (GEM Works) Initiative helps mining companies foster an industry where both women and men can uncover the best opportunities to contribute and helps to ensure a rewarding career in the Canadian mining and minerals sector.In this week’s Blog, we take a look at the career of Vale’s Helen Francis and her efforts as a GEM Champion for the mining industry.
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Mine Safety Amid New Pot Policies
In less than a week, pot will be legal in Canada. And while it might not quite be reefer madness out there, the legalization of marijuana could still be risky business for Canadian mines, particularly since the understanding of what legalization means remains hazy and the rules vary from province to province. This week’s blog, originally published in the Spring 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, takes a peek at some of those risks and offers some advice in preparation for October 17.
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Ice, Ice Baby
As workers go deep underground, temperatures can soar upwards of 60°C. This week’s blog, originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, takes a look a university professor who believes keeping cool is a safety must, so he’s partnering with a technology leader to create a heat monitoring vest worthy of science fiction.
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WILs Work at Western
The Mining Industry Human Resource Council’s is hoping to better position students to secure employment opportunities within the mining industry after graduation. This week’s Blog takes a look at the experiences of students, professors, and research assistants involved in work-integrated learning (WIL) through MiHR’s Gearing Up program.
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Halting Hackers
Don’t allow cyber-attackers to derail your future digital transformation strategy. This week’s Blog revisits an article from the Spring 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, looking at how to best manage and contain cyber-threats, as well as providing some key strategies on how to help prevent them from even happening in the first place.
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Richwood: Containing Material at Load Zones
Conveyor are often vulnerable to a myriad of issues concerning impact, belt wear, and sealing which, in turn, may lead to a decrease in productivity safety, and profitably for your mine. This week’s Blog discusses with Richwood – a company with more than three decades designing innovative solutions for the worldwide bulk material handling industry – about some of their solutions to the wear and tear that can affect your conveyor system.
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Enabling Shorter Solar Power Purchase Agreements in the Mining Sector
A product innovation is helping to reduce costs and increase the relocatability of PV plants in remote areas of the world. This week’s Blog discusses how solar power mobility is helping to drive shorter PPA feasibility.
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Mining-specific Boots Increase Comfort and Prevent Injuries
Mines can be hostile environments. Proper footwear can help grip in a sticky situation and protect when the going gets tough.
