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  • Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Four New Members in 2020

    In January, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming four individuals who have made lasting contributions to Canada’s mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at these inductees and the efforts they made in shaping the Canadian mining industry of today. #CanadianMining

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  • Microsoft Gains More Territory in Mining

    Excel will always have its place, but Azure platforms are now taking mining into industry 4.0. This week’s Blog takes a look at how DataCloud is partnering with Microsoft in delivering real-time information so that mining partners can better understand how their operations can be optimized to their specific geology.

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  • Common misconceptions about your passwords

    With the current trends in technology advancements and cybersecurity threats, authentication technologies are evolving to match up. Unfortunately, headlines in the news can cause you to believe a myriad of myths and misconceptions about passwords and the future of authentication. This week’s Blog takes a look at some of the most common misconceptions about passwords and offers some advice on how you can best protect yourself – and your company – from online threats.

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  • Workplace substance abuse: When things get “tricky”

    With roughly one in five Canadians having experienced a substance use disorder at some point in their lifetime, workplaces are finding that a little planning goes a long way in being prepared to deal with substance abuse on the job site. This week’s Blog tackles the issue of substance abuse on the jobsite and details some of the steps you can take to head off the problem before it comes to a head.

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  • Mines’ technology push means new approaches to digitization

    As mining companies increasingly look to new technologies to improve their productivity, they are starting to think differently about how they approach such bleeding edge issues as digitization and automation. This week’s Blog takes a look at how the development of new technologies and related software are becoming increasingly crucial in optimising overall efficiency and vital in containing costs on mines.

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  • Why Fatigue Matters in Mining

    Why Fatigue Matters in Mining Evidence has been accumulating for some time that sleep and fatigue are two of the biggest risk factors in heavy industry.  Whether it’s when operating equipment, making decisions, or preserving mental wellbeing, the amount of sleep that workers are getting becomes a factor. Thankfully, along with the research on sleep […]

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  • Xplor 2019 is just around the corner

    Xplor 2019 is just around the corner With fall at our door and vacation time – along with summer – coming to an end, our minds are now beginning to shift to all things business.  And there is no better way to kick off this time of year than to be a part of the […]

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  • The elements of mining

    To celebrate its 100th Anniversary in 2020, the Ontario Mining Association has created #ThisIsMining, a campaign that takes a fresh look at the role of mining in our lives and in our province: the achievements, the people, the progress, and the legacy. This week’s Blog takes a look at this initiative that encourages all Ontarians to discover everything mining in Ontario has become, and all it has to offer.

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  • Using specialised lifting tools for safer and easier maintenance

    Mining is a high risk industry with the potential of danger lurking around any corner. Weir Minerals takes this risk seriously and puts safety at the heart of everything the company does. This week’s Blog takes a look at Weir Minerals and their commitment to the manufacture of processing equipment of the highest standard, as well as the lifting tools they produce for the safe handling of slurry pump parts during maintenance.

  • Mining is just as cool as space exploration But it needs more public attention

    150 years after Jules Verne took us on a Journey to the Center of the Earth, the mining industry is ceasing to inspire the public’s imagination, which is sad considering the importance of this industry to humanity’s day-to-day life. This week’s Blog speaks to the importance of elevating mining to the position it deserves, and just how maybe someone like Michael Bay is needed to step up, be a hero, and expand the public understanding of mining’s vast possibilities and potential.

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