Category: Mining Technology
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Installation 101: The Importance of Proper Training on Screen Media Installation
Choosing the right screen media for an operation is critical to producing the highest throughput. But perhaps equally important is the way in which the screen media is installed. This week’s Blog from the experts at MAJOR looks at how proper installation can make all the difference when it comes to prolonging the life of…
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Tips for Water Tank Safety and Efficiency
Site safety and efficiency are two of the main reasons why spraying haul roads is common practice. Yet the equipment used to wet the roads is often neither the safest nor most efficient option. This week’s Blog discusses the secret to find the ideal solution – the design of the water tank and spraying system.
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Autonomous Robots Can Resurrect Dormant Hardrock Mines
An underground gold mine closed since the 1940s probably isn’t the first place you’d expect to find a demonstration of cutting-edge drone mapping technology. Yet, in this unlikely setting, pioneering autonomous robots are taking mining cartography to new heights. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies explores the benefits of allowing autonomous aerial robots underground to…
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Three Tips for Safe Screen Media Change-Outs
Implementing a regular preventative maintenance schedule can help to increase safety during screen media change-outs. But sometimes breakdowns happen. In these cases, there are steps workers can take to reduce risk. Check out these tips from @MajorWire for safer screen media change-outs.
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Building an Effective and Reliable Edge-Based Intrusion Protection Plan for any Mining Site
A reliable mining industry is vital to the well-being of society; the economy and our communities depend on it, yet mining sites are attractive targets for thieves and saboteurs. Because of this, intrusion protection is vital. This week’s Blog from Axis Communications discusses how innovations in edge devices are driving increasingly advanced capabilities within the realm…
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Maximizing Efficiency: Best Practices for Configuring a Successful Downtime System in the Mining Industry
When it comes to mining and mineral processing operations, unscheduled downtime and delays can lead to significant production chain losses. Implementing a downtime system is the first step to gaining a better understanding of your operations and figuring out the root cause of lost capacity. This week’s Blog examines the best practices for configuring a…
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Three Questions Miners Must Ask Themselves When It Comes to Aviation
The first thing many think of when they consider mining is what is on the ground, not what’s flying high above their heads. Aviation requires comprehensive business planning, and a deep understanding of the role aviation itself and the role it is required to play for a mining or exploration project to succeed. This week’s Blog…
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How Saniflo Grinder and Pumping Technology Provides Safe Underground Mining Restrooms
Everyone has to go sometime and one of the key factors for efficiency on site is creating a plumbing system that allows miners to access restroom facilities. This week’s Blog from Saniflo takes a look at some of their wastewater pump options for mine sites and how to best create a plumbing solution that works…
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Better Regulations Help Modernize B.C. Mining Code
The mining and mineral exploration sector is a foundational part of British Columbia’s economy, a rich, diverse industry that provides more than 30,000 jobs in communities throughout the province. New provincial regulations aim to keep it this way. This week’s Blog from B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Josie Osborne, discusses what…
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Mix it Up: Tips for Combining Screen Media for Maximum Efficiency
With increased infrastructure development, aggregates producers have an opportunity for big business – that is, if they can keep up and maintain maximum outputs. In this week’s Blog, Haver & Boecker Niagara shares tips for selecting the best combination of screen media to address problems and increase productivity in aggregates and mining operations.