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For 65 years, Nutrien has been part of the fabric of Saskatchewan, and the company’s legacy demonstrates its deep-rooted connection with the province and a commitment to Feeding the Future. This week’s Blog takes a deep dive into Nutrien’s history in Saskatchewan, as well as what is coming up on the horizon.
While the nation’s asbestos mining ended in 2012, Canada’s non-metal miners continue to face a greater risk of mesothelioma than any other worker in the country. This week’s Blog from the Mesothelioma Center at Asbestos.com talks about the dangers of asbestos and how to protect yourself from the risk.
After years of underwhelming policy support, Canada’s federal government is pivoting from being a disinterested gatekeeper to being a more invested partner and project enabler. Does this mean a new day is dawning in Canadian mining? This week’s Blog from the experts at Fasken takes a look at what international mining companies and investors interested in exploring Canadian opportunities need to know, as well as the wider economic and geopolitical issues at stake.
Canadian miners have been looking for alternative investment structures to secure much needed capital investment to build new mines and refining capacity. Yet it would seem as though the federal government is throwing cold water on the idea of foreign investment. This week’s blog from the experts at McMillan LLP explores what this means for Canadian mining companies and what options they may have at their disposal
Artificial Intelligence and geospatial intelligence are revolutionizing Canada’s mining sector, and companies are increasingly turning to AI-powered technology platforms for a competitive edge. This week’s Blog shows us how BigGeo is at the forefront of AI, providing real-time data visualization, analytics, modeling, and simulation on an unprecedented scale in order to enhance efficiency, safety, and sustainability in mining.
For mining operations, special attention to piping is needed to keep and maintain operations flowing. It is not uncommon for metal pipes to leak or break due to significant wear and damage over time, and maintenance managers often anticipate that their metal pipes would need replacing sooner rather than later. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber showcases an option wrapped in plastic and talks about how polyurethanemight bring a solution.
From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining can be a dangerous job and operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. Composite and industrial plastic materials may hold the solution. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber explores how plastic solutions can increase the safety of your mining operations.
At present, Canada does not have any production of valuable mineral sands such as zircon and titanium and, given current development plans, we are unlikely to see new mines producing these minerals in the foreseeable future. The good news is that tailings ponds may hold the key to unlocking critical minerals. This week’s Blog from CVW CleanTech explores the hidden riches withing Canada’s oil sands.
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