Category: Mining Technology
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Wheeled Excavators Roll into North America
Operations willing to consider the many benefits that new compact equipment options such as wheeled excavators offer are reaping the rewards. @Mecalac North America explores the features contributing to the rise in popularity of wheeled excavators in North America.
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Efficient Shaft Revitalization with Remote-Controlled Demolition Equipment
The benefits of robotic equipment have long been understood in mining applications. However, common mining robots tend to be cumbersome and highly specialized – but some operations are employing a different kind of robot. In this week’s Blog, @BrokkUSA outlines how demolition robots are helping producers increase efficiency in shaft revitalization and maintenance tasks.
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Helping Industry Produce Premium Potash to Support the Global Agricultural Community
Saskatchewan’s first underground potash mine opened in 1962, kick-starting a long history of potash production. Now with more than 22 million tonnes of potash exported, Saskatchewan continues to be a powerhouse producer. This week’s Blog from the Saskatchewan Research Council looks at the importance of potash for not just the province of Saskatchewan, but for…
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Three Tips for Effective Screen Media Maintenance
Though screen media is a minor cost when compared to larger equipment in a quarry or mine, it is a crucial part of any operation’s profit machine. For that reason, producers need to put a larger focus on proper screen media maintenance. This week’s Blog from MAJOR provides three tips for effective screen media maintenance.
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Keeping Track of Mining Operations
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology provides access to more accurate location-based data for the mining industry, impacts open-pit mining operations, and boosts the bottom line. This week’s Blog from Geoforce discusses the five key aspects of mining that can benefit from real-time positioning and tracking technology courtesy of a GPS asset tracking system.
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Four Tips to Select Effective Screen Media for Your Operation
With the growing global demand for raw materials, it is increasingly important to evaluate your mining operation’s equipment is running efficiently, but also just as important to evaluate you screen media to ensure you are using the best tools for the job. This week’s Blog from Haver & Boecker Niagara talks about the four things…
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How to Go About Networking a Mine
Gone are the days when mining operations relied solely on hand tools and simple machinery. Modern mining operations today rely on digital tools to handle mining operations and communication. This week’s Blog discusses what mining companies need to do to network their mines to ensure they can deliver the most reliable connectivity and make sure…
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Mining Water and Wastewater Treatment: Automatic Scraper Strainers Protect Critical Membrane Systems
Automated scraper strainers pre-filter water and wastewater to protect fragile membrane systems from damage caused by large, suspended particles – reducing maintenance and replacement costs. In this week’s Blog from Acme Engineering Prod., we take a look at the technology and what it may offer the Canadian mining industry.
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First Phosphate Advances its Lac à l’Orignal Property as a Unique Source for the Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Battery Industry
This week’s Blog takes a look at the only company in North America fully dedicated to extracting and refining advanced phosphate material for the lithium iron phosphate battery industry, First Phosphate Corp., a company well positioned for success as demand for electrical vehicles grows aggressively worldwide.
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A New Division of AIM
American Iron & Metal (AIM) Group is welcoming its newest division, AIM Minesource, which is emphasizing quality, efficiency, and a specialization in the fabrication and delivery of customized industrial and mining products. This week’s Blog takes a look at AIM Minesource and what it brings to the Canadian mining industry.