Category: Mining Technology
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Controlling Carryback at Conveyor Transfer Points
Dust and carryback from belt conveyor discharge points are an ongoing problem for bulk handling operations. This week’s Blog from Martin Engineering shows how taking a holistic approach with several components working in tandem helps extend equipment life, improve safety, and address the root causes of inefficiency and downtime that reduce production and raise the…
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How Canada’s Critical Minerals Ambitions Are Taking Shape on the Plant Floor
Canada’s mineral wealth is well established, but the country’s most significant opportunity lies in strengthening the midstream of the critical minerals value chain: processing, separation, and refining. This week’s Blog from Haver & Boecker Niagara shows us how, while policies, investment tools, and strategic frameworks set the stage, the results that matter are achieved in…
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Real-Time Moisture Measurement Drives Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Moisture content is one of the most influential variables in the mineral production process. In many cases, it drives efficiency, product integrity, throughput, and energy consumption. This week’s Blog from the experts at MoistTech Corp. innovative moisture sensors provide continuous, reliable readings with zero maintenance, one-time calibration, and a non-drift optical design.
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The Canadian Potash Sector is Expected to Grow between 2026 and 2035
The global demand for potash is expected to grow in the coming years, driven by global population growth, agricultural intensification and the need to improve crop yields. This week’s Blog looks at how Sarens will contribute to this sustained growth of the sector through significant projects, such as the lifting operation for the installation of…
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Real-Time Data Redirects a Key Drill Hole and Reveals High-Grade Mineralization at Northisle’s North Island Project
A positive turn marked the progress of Northisle Copper and Gold Inc. on Vancouver Island after a drill hole that was close to being considered completed ended up delivering one of the strongest intersections of the 2025 program. This week’s Blog shows how instantaneous geochemical data delivered by Veracio has helped detect a high-grade interval…
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Canadian Mining Company Implements On-Site Scanning to Accelerate Critical Metals Exploration
Amid growing global demand for critical metals that underpin the energy transition, Canadian company, Foran Mining, has adopted advanced technological tools to enhance the efficiency of its exploration program at its McIlvenna Bay project. This week’s Blog shows how this technology is shortening key timelines in remote drilling campaigns.
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For Mining with Meaning: Strengthening local commitment and global expertise in Canada
As TAKRAF Group approaches the close of its 300-year anniversary year – a remarkable and enviable milestone for any business, much less one in mining – the company continues to push innovation forward. This week’s Blog explores the TAKRAF’s three centuries of service and how the company is using this legacy to help bolster the…
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Powering Canada’s Mining Future: Digital Transformation in the Critical Minerals Era
Rising demand for critical metals is driving operators to adopt digital platforms to build smarter, faster mines. This week’s Blog from AVEVA discusses how Canada is stepping up and making major investments into its critical mineral resources to meet the demand.
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Seizing Canada’s Critical Mineral Moment
With global supply chains under strain and an intensifying race for critical minerals, resource-rich nations like Canada are seeing a convergence of digitalization and energy demand, which represents both an economic opportunity and a strategic leverage. This week’s Blog from VJ Sahi at Clark Street Associates explores how Canadian mining companies can optimize these opportunities…
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Revolution Underway in Materials Handling for Today’s Mines
Traditional methods of moving material from pit to plant are being re-evaluated to deliver higher performance with greater flexibility – while reducing costs and carbon footprint. This week’s Blog from Railveyor shows how the mines of today could be designed around haulage and materials handling systems to make the best use of rail systems and…