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You’ve probably heard the old saying, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away.’ But what about ‘good haul road maintenance keeps risks and expenses at bay?’ While the phrase might be less catchy – the concept is not. This week’s Blog discusses how making a few changes today can boost your ROI and operational efficiency for the long haul.

Knowing what lies beneath can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes mineral exploration. A recent study by IMDEX hopes to make it more hit than miss by bringing in cutting-edge technology to better determine the real value of ore body knowledge in mineral exploration and mining.

As the world begins to shift to low-carbon technology and infrastructure, Canada’s mining sector will need a robust pipeline of qualified and skilled workers. As such, a well-functioning post-secondary education (PSE) system is vital for the sustainable growth of the industry. This week’s Blog from MiHR discusses the importance of PSE in creating the mining workforce of the future.

The work of monitoring and surveying large underground structures is complex and potentially dangerous work, using traditional scanning methods this process can take multiple hours of scanning per pillar per mine. But this week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies discusses how new robotic breakthroughs are making it possible for surveyors to map large underground cavities safely and accurately in a matter of minutes.

Drone technology has proven to be transformative for the mining industry improving the precision and quality of data acquisition, but also elevating safety standards and reducing operational costs. This week’s Blog from Flyability take a look one of their indoor drones – the Elios 3 – and shows us how it can help tackle the hazards of mine inspections.

There are more than 200 mines across Canada today, and all of them have a dry where miners get ready for the day and then clean up to go home. But whatever form the mine’s dry takes, one of the critical components of efficiency on site is a plumbing system to allow miners convenient access to reliable and resilient restroom facilities. This week’s Blog looks at the one of Saniflo line of products that is here to help!

Conveyors are among the most dynamic and potentially dangerous equipment in bulk handling. This week’s Blog from Martin Engineering discusses how making conveyors safer is a long-term strategy and how a safety-minded design at the planning stage can reduce injuries by engineering hazards out of the system.

Canada’s mining industry continues to face skills shortages stemming from high retirement levels, industry growth, skills gaps, and a lack of interest in mining-related careers among youth. The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) aims to help solve these challenges. This week’s Blog takes a deep dive into the various MiHR programs that aim to secure the future of Canada’s mining industry.

In the mining industry, the analysis of underground cavities has traditionally relied on terrestrial laser scanners that are mounted on booms or tripods to capture detailed scans. However, the high-tech world of robotics and AI has help to create a more elegant solution. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies talks about their SLAM technology and how it can benefit your mining operations.
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