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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 deprivation and fatigue, we’ve also seen an increasing number of tools and recommendations that manage and anticipate fatigue.  In this article, we’ll be looking at some of the ways that mining operations directly lead to worker fatigue, and what can be done to stop fatigue…

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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 Québec Mineral Exploration Association’s (QMEA) annual convention, Xplor 2019!  This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to catch up with all your colleagues and learn more about all the news happening in your industry.  Will you be at Xplor2019? Facing fluctuations As we are all aware,…

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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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  • Common misconceptions about your passwords

    Common misconceptions about your passwords Written by Jack Warner at Techwarn. With the current trends in technology advancements and cybersecurity threats, it’s exciting to see how authentication technologies are evolving to match up.  Many tech experts are now exploring a new world beyond password authentication.  Some of the emerging alternatives include multi-factor authentication (MFA), biometrics, and behavioural analysis, among others.  Unfortunately, several headlines can cause you to believe a myriad of myths and misconceptions about passwords and the future of authentication.  In general, most accounts are hacked due to weak, poorly managed, or guessable passwords.  That’s according to a 2017…

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  • The ways a drug and alcohol policy can help save time and money

    Drug and alcohol use on the jobsite has become an increasingly hot topic issue for employers across Canada in the wake of last year’s passing of the federal Cannabis Act. And not only a topic of conversation, substance abuse has also been proven to drastically reduce productivity in the workplace and have a significant impact on your company’s bottom line. This week’s Blog takes a look at the seven ways and drug and alcohol policy can save you both time and money.

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  • Polyurethane protects mining equipment From high impact and wear applications

    Mining equipment must withstand some of the toughest abuse in terms of impact and wear due to the harsh environment and long hours of use. Traditional materials such as rubber and steel – tough as they are – may become damaged or can experience severe wear in contact with a variety of sharp or coarse mining materials. Fortunately, innovative material polyurethane – or urethane – can withstand severe impact, puncture, cutting, tearing, and abrasion. This week’s Blog takes a look at Michigan-based Argonics and the products they are bringing to market that will help ensure that your equipment spends more…

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  • Beyond MWD – Seismic While Drilling 
Established subsurface evaluation technology from oil and gas enters the Mining Industry

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    Beyond MWD – Seismic While Drilling Established subsurface evaluation technology from oil and gas enters the Mining Industry Written by Thor Kallestad and Jamie Rector at DataCloud Over the past 20 years the oil and gas industry has seen the role of production geophysics grow rapidly.  Production geophysics is aimed at improving oil and gas recovery through optimizing techniques such as hydraulic fracturing.  Knowing the nature of the rocks has been critical to the shale gas and oil revolution.  We believe that a similar ‘production geophysics’ trend is beginning to be observed in mining.  Knowing the rock is critical to…

  • MineSense: Unearthing smarter mining practices with tech

    Until very recently the process of metal mining was characterized by a lack of visibility and only after the lengthy, costly, and resource-intensive process of extracting, processing, and refining material from the earth would that material’s true value be confirmed. But MineSense is eliminating this lack of visibility and disrupting the mining industry while they’re at it! This week’s Blog takes a look at the technologies MineSense is bringing to the table and speaks with its leader, Lisa Payne.

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