Category: Mining Technology
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Realtime data means more time at the face
Underground mines have challenging environmental conditions, including toxic gases from drill & blast operations or gases given off by the surrounding strata rock. Protecting miners from acute or chronic gas related health conditions is paramount for any responsible mining company. This week’s Blog takes a look at Ontario-based Maestro Digital Mine, a manufacturer measurement and…
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Open Mine-d: Towards the Sustainable Mine of the Future
Extracting raw materials is necessary for our economy and our way of life, but it’s also necessary for mines to place themselves on a de-carbonization pathway that achieves standards and emissions targets. This week’s Blog takes a look at what steps the Canadian mining industry needs to take to keep up with this rapidly changing…
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Silicon Valley to Vancouver; Why Canadian mining companies are collaborating with cloud architecture tech companies in Silicon Valley
Vancouver is home to some of the largest mining companies in the world and the need for digital mining solutions is leading these companies towards Silicon Valley in search of cloud computing and analytics technologies to optimize production and – ultimately – expand margins. This week’s Blog takes a look at this new age of…
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Fully Implemented Blockchain Responsible Supply Chain Solution The future is already here, today!
What happens when one of the world’s most trusted precious metal refiners teams up with a Canadian blockchain tech-solutions company? The answer is next level transparency for gold buyers and brands that are looking to source conflict free materials. This week’s Blog takes a look at the benefits of MIMOSI for Responsible Sourcing, a tool…
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It’s not all about exploration; How optimizing your milling circuit can lead to big savings
While mining exploration may grab all the attention and headlines because of its comparative ‘sexiness’, there are huge challenges in mineral processing that are still waiting to be solved, which – if addressed – could result in significant improvements in throughput, revenue, and profitability. This week’s Blog takes a look at milling optimization and at…
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How Blockchain Can Improve Canada’s Resource Industry
In regard to its vast abundance of natural resources, Canada is considered around the world as a treasure trove. That being said, the Canadian resource industry is often mired in the past as it relates to innovation, particularly as it organizes, commercializes, and collects as it brings those resources to market. This week’s Blog takes…
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K+S Potash Canada mines the potential of virtual reality
Through the use of emerging Virtual Reality technologies, a user – no matter where they may be located – is now able to experience what it is like to be part of the Canadian mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a look at how K+S Potash Company is using VR to support education, training, and…
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A New Commodity for Canada’s resource economy: Petrolithium
When your resource-based economy hands you lemons… you make Lithium. In the wake of the challenges currently facing the Canadian oil industry in regard to blocked pipelines and tumbling prices, there comes a need to find innovative new ways to diversify Canada’s extractive economy and become more proactive in these changing times. This week’s Blog…
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SGS Canada is Shaping the Future of the North American Minerals and Recycling Industries Through Innovative Technology
Advanced dense medium separation metallurgical testing capabilities are now available in Canada. Learn more about how this could benefit companies carrying out feasibility studies at the onset of a mining or recycling project.
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Making the Connection Between OMF, 3D Models and Blockchain
There are strong signs that blockchain will revolutionize the industry. This week’s Blog comes all the way from Australian company, MineSpace. Author Adrian Large gives his take on the growing digital mining market and the potential that blockchain and OMF could have; potential that hasn’t even been realized yet.