Category: Mining Technology
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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…
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Mining’s Hidden Hazards: Why Mining Safety Tech Needs a Simpler Touch
Canada’s mining industry is one of the largest and riskiest in the world – with a fatal injury death rate more than six times the national average of other private industries. This week’s Blog from Speedshield Technologies explores the innovations and best practices working behind the scenes to help narrow the gap when it comes…
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Cybersecurity for the Long Haul: A Lifecycle Approach to Mining Surveillance
With remote camps, vast perimeters, harsh climates, and high-value assets create an environment where safety and security are constant priorities, mines have typically been difficult to protect. This week’s Blog from Axis Communications discusses how cybersecurity can no longer be treated as an add-on to mining operations and how companies must instead take a lifecycle…
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Modern Filtration Technology Boosts Zinc Recovery at Nyrstar Hobart
To strengthen its production capabilities and optimize resource efficiency, Nyrstar has partnered with the German manufacturer MSE Filterpressen GmbH, a company specialized in industrial filter press systems, to support the solid-liquid separation stage within the established Roast-Leach-Electrowinning (RLE) zinc production process. This week’s Blog explores the technology that directly affects yield, process stability, and occupational…