Category: Blog
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Jamile Cruz recognized in ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining’ by Women in Mining, UK
In November 2022, I&D 101 Founder and CEO, Jamile Cruz, was recognized by Women in Mining, UK as one of the ‘100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining.’ This week’s Blog takes a look at Jamile’s career and contributions towards making a stronger, safer, and more sustainable mining industry here in Canada.
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What we Give: a Memoir by Terry Salman
What makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In his new memoir, Canadian icon of mining, finance, and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies. This week’s Blog gives us the opportunity to read an excerpt from…
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Maximizing Electrical Safety and Compliance in Mining
Whether it is from exposed wiring and cables or dust and gases generating fires or explosions, electrical hazards are one of the top five major causes of fatality in surface and underground mining. This week’s Blog from the experts at MELTRIC discusses alternate solutions to the standard G-GC circuitry to help minimize electrical dangers at…
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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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Vale Marks the Official Opening of the Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project
Last month, Vale Canada Limited officially opened the initial phase of its almost $1 billion Copper Cliff Complex South Mine Project in Sudbury. This week’s Blog takes a look at the announcement and what it means for the region.
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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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Seven Practical Steps to Build a Culture of Safety and Human Reliability
Talking about building a culture of safety and human reliability is easy. But how many great ideas get talked about and never actually get put into practice? This week’s Blog discusses how to transform good ideas into practical steps that you and your people can apply immediately.
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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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Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Vibrating Screen Efficient
Getting the most out your vibrating screens means giving it the proactive maintenance, wear part replacement, and periodic upgrades to more efficient technology it needs to keep it running reliably and productively. This week’s Blog from Haver & Boecker Niagara digs into its daily, weekly, and monthly tips to ensure your vibrating screen continues running…