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Teck has produced a six-episode podcast called ‘Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining’ to help people make the connection between the world we have today, the future we want for tomorrow, and how mining is helping us get there. This week’s Blog previews what listners can expect.

The mining and mineral exploration sector is a foundational part of British Columbia’s economy, a rich, diverse industry that provides more than 30,000 jobs in communities throughout the province. New provincial regulations aim to keep it this way. This week’s Blog from B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Josie Osborne, discusses what the new rules mean for industry.

Operations willing to consider the many benefits that new compact equipment options such as wheeled excavators offer are reaping the rewards. @Mecalac North America explores the features contributing to the rise in popularity of wheeled excavators in North America.

The benefits of robotic equipment have long been understood in mining applications. However, common mining robots tend to be cumbersome and highly specialized – but some operations are employing a different kind of robot. In this week’s Blog, @BrokkUSA outlines how demolition robots are helping producers increase efficiency in shaft revitalization and maintenance tasks.

Given the abrasive nature of the product being pumped, slurry pumping is a great example where operation and maintenance costs can rapidly overtake and exceed the initial procurement cost of the equipment. But that does not always need to be the case. This week’s Blog from Schurco Slurry® discusses the benefit of using aftermarket parts to keep your pumps pumping!

The Prospector’s & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention is right around the corner! Happening March 5-8, 2023, @thePDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, and is the leading convention for people, governments, companies, and organizations connected to mineral exploration. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at PADC 2023, and at what attendees can expect.

Saskatchewan’s first underground potash mine opened in 1962, kick-starting a long history of potash production. Now with more than 22 million tonnes of potash exported, Saskatchewan continues to be a powerhouse producer. This week’s Blog from the Saskatchewan Research Council looks at the importance of potash for not just the province of Saskatchewan, but for agriculture around the world.

Though screen media is a minor cost when compared to larger equipment in a quarry or mine, it is a crucial part of any operation’s profit machine. For that reason, producers need to put a larger focus on proper screen media maintenance. This week’s Blog from MAJOR provides three tips for effective screen media maintenance.

In November 2022, I&D 101 Founder and CEO, Jamile Cruz, was recognized by Women in Mining, UK as one of the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.’ This week’s Blog takes a look at Jamile’s career and contributions towards making a stronger, safer, and more sustainable mining industry here in Canada.
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