Category: Blog
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Six Possible Reasons Why Injury Rates are Increasing in Mining
Mining companies in 2018 have access to more tools, more data, and more training than ever before in regard to safety and safety operations. But injury rates at Canadian mines are still on the rise. This week’s Blog takes a look at six possible reasons why this might be so and the steps the mining…
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When Tougher Does Not Mean Heavier or Uncomfortable
Too often when Canadian miners think of ‘tougher’ as it relates to their work boots, it just means heavier, less flexibility, and more uncomfortable. This week’s Blog takes a look at STC Footwear and its efforts in making it easier and more comfortable to work on your feet without the sacrifice of protection or boot…
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A One Billion Dollar Investment into Emissions Reduction
Before the 380 metre Superstack was built at the Copper Cliff Smelter Complex in Sudbury almost 40 years ago, the air was often thick with sour smelting emissions. Now with the iconic Superstack set for decommissioning and deconstruction in 2020, Vale has taken the next step in improving air quality around the smelter. This week’s…
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Mining Safety and Data Analytics: Building a Safe Workplace From the Ground Up
One of the best approaches to creating a safety-first culture is by starting from the ground up and giving employees the tools to become aware of the their surroundings at all times. But is that enough? This week’s Blog takes a look at the concept of Continuous Improvement and how applying it to safety can…
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BGC Engineering Fosters Community Engagement at Giant Mine with Ada
New technologies, such as augmented or mixed reality, are opening doors – both virtual and real – for the Canadian mining industry in regard to project engagement and community involvement. This week’s Blog takes a look at BGC Engineering’s Ada mixed reality software platform and how it is helping the residents of Yellowknife get up…
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The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Five Mining Greats in 2019
In early January, the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming five individuals who have made lasting contributions to Canada’s mining industry. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at these inductees and the efforts they made in shaping the Canadian mining industry of today.
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Why the Material of Your Boots is a Matter of Health
When you work in the mining industry, you are probably well aware of the many hazards scattered around the environment – particularly at ground level – and the critical importance of wearing work boots. This week’s Blog takes a look at STC Footwear and its recent advancements being made in protecting your feet, such as…
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GEM Champions in the Spotlight
The Mining Industry Human Resource Council’s Gender Equity in Mining (GEM Works) Initiative helps mining companies foster an industry where both women and men can uncover the best opportunities to contribute and helps to ensure a rewarding career in the Canadian mining and minerals sector.In this week’s Blog, we take a look at the career…
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Mine Safety Amid New Pot Policies
In less than a week, pot will be legal in Canada. And while it might not quite be reefer madness out there, the legalization of marijuana could still be risky business for Canadian mines, particularly since the understanding of what legalization means remains hazy and the rules vary from province to province. This week’s blog,…
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Ice, Ice Baby
As workers go deep underground, temperatures can soar upwards of 60°C. This week’s blog, originally published in the Winter 2018 issue of Canadian Mining Magazine, takes a look a university professor who believes keeping cool is a safety must, so he’s partnering with a technology leader to create a heat monitoring vest worthy of science…