Winter 2022

CATERPILLAR’S NEW CONNECTED WORKER SYSTEM PROTECTS, MANAGES, AND COMMUNICATES WITH WORKERS TO INCREASE SAFETY

Leaders In the Mining Industry Have Never Faced a Labour Shortage Quite Like This
The mining industry is, objectively, in the midst of a historic boom and commodity prices are surging, particularly minerals needed to produce batteries and components for electric vehicles. But is there a labour workforce there to meet the demand? This week’s Blog from the experts at Odgers Berndtson Canada discusses how a leadership reboot be the key to addressing the talent crunch.
Thinking Inside the Box: Broken Screen Diagnoses
Two things are a certainty of any job; equipment fails over time and breakdowns are inevitable. This week’s Blog from the experts at Haver & Boecker Niagara provides four steps you can take to help minimize your downtime and promote a smoother operation overall.
Switch-Rated Plugs: The Ideal Connector for Electrical Power on the Move
At a remote construction site, finding electrical connections that are safe and easy to operate can be more challenging compared to within a facility or permanent worksite since resources are limited. This week’s Blog from MELTRIC takes a look at their switch-rated plug solutions that have become the top choice of power connectors for guaranteed safety while providing reliable power.
New Lease of Life Makes Sense for Mining Equipment
The need to ‘reduce, reuse and recycle’ is now widely accepted – but did you know that equipment rebuilds can also reduce fuel consumption, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), downtime and accidents, in addition to carbon footprint? In this week’s Blog, Francois Nell, Portfolio Manager Rebuilds & Upgrades at Sandvik explains why even the industry’s wealthiest players are keen to keep their machines out of the scrap yard.
Five Preventative Maintenance Tips for Skid Steer Loaders
If you want more uptime, lower overall operating costs, greater resale value, and a longer life for your skid steer, preventive maintenance is paramount. This week’s Blog by the experts from CONEXPO-CON/AGG staples Caterpillar, CASE, and Wacker Neuson have all the PM maintenance tips you need for skid steers.

Winter 2022

CATERPILLAR’S NEW CONNECTED WORKER SYSTEM PROTECTS, MANAGES, AND COMMUNICATES WITH WORKERS TO INCREASE SAFETY

HITACHI ANNOUNCES EFFICIENT EX2000-7

ROSENBAUER AND VOLVO PENTA HIGHLIGHT UNCONVENTIONAL APPROACH TO FIRE SUPPRESSION AT MINE SITES

BRIDGESTONE MASTERCORE IS THE FOUNDATION OF THE BRIDGESTONE MINING SOLUTIONS PORTFOLIO

BROKK INTRODUCES PEDESTAL BOOM: PLUG-AND-PLAY FOR EFFICIENT BREAKING

PROTERRA AND KOMATSU ANNOUNCE COLLABORATION TO ELECTRIFY UNDERGROUND MINING MACHINES

EATON’S MINING SPECIFIC ASSEMBLIES