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TAKRAF Tandem Rotary Railcar Dumper Delivering Upon its Design Promise
TAKRAF’s railcar dumper technology is forming an essential part of the key material handling equipment supplied to an important Canadian bulk terminal expansion. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at the wagon tippler and what it brings to the project.
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Precision Mapping: The Mechanics of SLAM and Its Applications in the Mining Industry
As industries increasingly lean towards automation, the mining sector stands at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies, like autonomous robots, to enhance operational efficiency and safety. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies breaks down what Simultaneous Localization and Mapping means and exploring how they enable robots to ‘see’ and ‘understand’ their surroundings, thereby revolutionizing the mining industry’s approach to exploration and safety management.Precision Mapping: The Mechanics of SLAM and Its Applications in the Mining Industry
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Five Benefits of Implementing DCS in Mining Operations
Today’s mines face mounting pressure to optimize their operations. In many cases, doing so means embracing digital technologies to unlock new levels of efficiency and insight. One of the most impactful of these technologies is the distributed control system (DCS). This week’s Blog defines what a DCS is and then gives us five ways they can benefit your mining operations.
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A Great Future in Potash
Harvey Laberge was part of the shaft-sinking crew and employed at the Potash Company of America, Patience Lake, which was the first potash mine to sink a shaft and go into production in Canada. This week’s Blog – which was originally published in Folklore magazine – takes a look at Harvey’s career and the history of the Patience Lake Mine, and how both were able to secure a great future in potash in Saskatchewan.
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Attracting The Next Generation of Mining Talent
Mining companies are increasingly incorporating innovation that is changing the industry for the better. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies looks at how their technology can make operations safer, more productive, and more sustainable, as well as more attractive to the next generation of mining talent.
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Preventing Silicosis: Safeguarding Respiratory Health and Understanding the Risks
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is preventable with proactive measures. Whether you work in construction, mining, or other silica-exposed industries, understanding prevention strategies is crucial. This week’s Blog from the experts at ConsumerNotice.org discusses the disease and what can be done to prevent it from happening.
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Mining Industry Human Resources Council Provides $60,000 in Scholarships to Cambrian College Students
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) addresses human resource and labour market challenges that face Canada’s mining sector. As part of this, the organization recently awarded a number of scholarships to Cambrian College students. This week’s Blog from Cambrian College discusses what those scholarships mean to the future of the Canadian mining industry.
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How Autonomous Robots are Transforming the Mining Industry
With mounting pressure in recent times to cut costs, increase operational efficiency, and lower the risk to human lives, mining companies around the world are seeking to transform their business through digital innovation. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies explores the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is allowing mining companies to increase safety and productivity while reducing operational costs and risk
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Caterpillar Safety Services Launches New Programs to Help Build a More Resilient Safety Culture
Caterpillar Safety Services helps build a strong culture where safety practices are embedded across an organization. The week’s Blog looks at two updates to its programs contributing to resilient safety cultures: an updated Safety Perception Survey and a program focused on human and organizational performance.
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Trends in Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies
Lithium is currently in high demand worldwide due to its potential applications in batteries and electronic products, yet the current process of extracting lithium has significant drawbacks, such as cost, time needed to extract, and the potential of damage to the environment. However, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a promising alternative technology for the lithium extraction from brines. This week’s blog from Alpha Cleantech labs Inc. discusses DLE and its ability to one day empower a more sustainable future.
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