Category: Mining Technology
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A Bright Future for Silver
Silver is increasingly tied to the technologies shaping the modern world while, at the same time, the investment narrative is shifting. This is where district-scale thinking comes in. This week’s Blog explores Silver X Mining’s focus on the Huancavelica region of central Peru, one of the most overlooked but highly prospective silver belts in the…
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Mining Found the Vein. Tech Is Following: Why Extending Flow-Through Shares to Technology Is a Compliment – Not a Competition
Saving Energy Using Structural Thermal Breaks Showing Women the Opportunities in Construction Designing Workspaces for People and Purpose Inspiring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Workers Exploring Retrofits and Low-Carbon Solutions Prioritizing Safety with Fire-Retardant Materials And much more!
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Ideon Delivers High-Impact Exploration Targets for Fireweed Metals at Macmillan Pass
Ideon Technologies is delivering actionable exploration targets and geological insights at Fireweed Metals’ Macmillan Pass District in northern Canada – well ahead of schedule. This week’s Blog shows how Ideon’s REVEAL™ for Exploration solution is reducing geological uncertainty in the field and identifying new advanced drill targets in anticipation of Fireweed’s summer 2025 exploration campaign.
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3D Mapping With SLAM For Fast & Accurate Project Planning
Foreseeing all possible roadblocks and creating contingencies before construction begins is the key to keeping a project on budget and finishing on time. Fortunately, an eye in the sky can help. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies shows how accurate 3D mobile mapping overcomes challenges as a cost-effective option that developers and planners can add…
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Digging Into Solutions: Using Smart Surveillance to Safeguard the Mining Environment, the Equipment, and the People
In the mining industry, safeguarding the perimeter, equipment, and operators is crucial for ensuring operational efficiency and safety. This week’s Blog for Axis Communications shows us how smart surveillance technologies are offering advanced solutions that secure critical assets while optimizing overall operations.
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Autonomous Drones Flying in Dusty Environments: How Does It Work?
With the advancement of 3D mapping drones making their way onto construction sites and other industrial environments, the presence of impossible to get rid of dust causes problems for onboard navigational sensors. Or – at least it used to. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies highlights how its package of proprietary SLAM algorithms that power…
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The Future of Financing in the Mining Industry: Leveraging AI and Digital Tools to Streamline Purchases
The mining industry is one of the most capital-intensive sectors, with heavy equipment purchases often requiring significant financial investment. This week’s Blog shows how emerging digital tools and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the way equipment financing is structured and managed, offering unprecedented speed, transparency, and accessibility.
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Supporting Canada’s Mining, Material Handling and Minerals Processing Industries
TAKRAF Canada Inc. has grown from a Calgary-based office focused on the booming oil sands market to a dynamic and versatile arm of TAKRAF Group. This week’s Blog explores the history, legacy, and impact of the company and how this Canadian success story today provides innovative technological solutions to the mining and associated industries.
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Preventive Maintenance for Peak Productivity: Choose a condition monitoring system to minimize downtime and maximize ROI
Condition monitoring systems for vibrating screens revolutionize mineral processing by offering 24/7 equipment surveillance through advanced sensors and AI. These systems proactively detect potential failures like bearing damage, lubrication issues, or structural faults, minimizing unscheduled downtimes and enhancing efficiency. With detailed diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and user-friendly data, they optimize uptime while reducing corrective maintenance costs.…
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Revolutionizing Tailings Reprocessing: PowerMaster’s Breakthrough in Mining Technology
Successful mining managers know multiple factors contribute to their profitability, from minimizing their trucks’ cycle times to ensuring their crew’s safety. Even support equipment, such as water trucks, can’t escape their analysis – or at least they shouldn’t. This week’s Blog from Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. how equipment operators haul and apply water to significantly impact their…