Category: Mining Environment
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Is Resource Mining Prepared for Change?
Mergers and Acquisitions are expected to increase in the mining sector over the coming years, creating a paradigm shift within the industry. This week’s Blog from junior mining company, Element79, examines how a changing landscape and lessons learned can help gold and other resource mining companies capitalize on the impending boom.
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Copper Shortages and Sustainability Goals: is Ore Sorting the Solution?
An ongoing transition to green energy is anticipated to significantly increase the demand for copper because of its many uses in expanding electricity networks and cleaner technologies, such as electric vehicles. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at approaches to ore sorting, a pre-concentration process that has long-term potential for efficiently processing lower grade…
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Efficient Operations are the Name of AIM’s Game
Thanks to an effective and thorough development strategy, American Iron and Metal (AIM) has grown to become one of the World’s most sophisticated metal recyclers, specializing in the recovery and recycling of scrap metal by-products. This week’s Blog looks at their newest division, AIM Minesource, and what it brings to the table regarding the fabrication…
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A Cleaner Option for Extracting Precious Metals from Recycled Catalytic Converters
Used to make jewellery and investment assets, as well as electronics and dental work, Platinum and Palladium are some of the rarest precious metals on earth, but also have some of the highest utility. This week’s Blog from Mineworx Technology takes a look into the versatility of these critical minerals, their use in catalytic converters,…
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Skeena Resources’ Value-Based Approach to Reconciliation
Throughout Canada, mining companies need to consider the implications their projects have on Indigenous cultures and economies. This week’s Blog from Skeena Resources takes a look at their value-based approach to the tenets of reconciliation at its Eskay Creek gold-silver mine located in Tahltan Territory.
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Advancing the Commercial Potential of Geothermal Energy for Oil Sands Mines
A new study is looking into the application of geothermal energy in oil sands mining and is moving the commercial potential of this renewable energy source closer to reality. This week’s Blog explores the study and what its findings may mean for the oil patch going forward.
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Maximizing Water Reuse with Advanced Strainers
As mining uses large volumes of water and under greater environmental scrutiny, operators are finding innovative ways to more efficiently strain, treat, and reuse water that accumulates in pits, sumps, and wash bays. This week’s Blog from the experts at Acme Engineering Products Inc., takes a look at how automated scraper strainers are able to…
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Commodity Consumers Look to Mines for Carbon Progress
Following international climate change commitments to reduce carbon emissions, many countries are now starting to plan the practical details of how they will achieve their goals. This week’s blog from the experts at SRK Consulting takes a deep dive into their research on the carbon footprint of commodities, and how mines are planning to reduce…
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Sustainable Social Transitioning at Mine Closure Starts with Paradigm Shift
Recognizing the assets and opportunities inherent in mine communities throughout the life of mine is one of the first steps towards more sustainable social transitioning after mine closure. This week’s Blog from Lisl Pullinger at SRK Consulting talks about the importance of updating the relationship between mines and the communities they support in order to…
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Efficient Oil Removal Plays Critical Role in Water Recovery and Re-Use at Mines
Whether for accumulated oil in equipment wash water or rainwater drainage, mining operations depend on cost-effective, well-designed oil removal solutions. This week’s Blog from Oil Skimmers, Inc. discusses the solutions available to recycle and reuse water, and save your mining operations money.