Tag: Canadian Mining
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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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Mentor Walks is Launching its Successful Women-Led Mentoring Program in Canada
A new and different walk-and-talk mentoring program for women – Mentor Walks – is coming to Canada in April, providing a new way to find like-minded women and career guidance in your city. This week’s Blog explores what the event offers and how you can get involved!
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Canada & Australia: The Critical Minerals Opportunity
The transition away from fossil fuels is creating a massive forecast demand of so called ‘critical minerals,’ which – in turn – is creating challenges for the mining industry to meet that demand. With great challenges, of course, come great opportunities. This week’s Blog from Geminum discusses how Canada and Australia each have a role…
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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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Sandvik Introduces Industry’s First ‘Opt-Out’ Carbide Recycling
Sandvik is introducing an industry-first ‘opt-out’ recycling program for customers of carbide drill bits. The initiative aims to transform the use of a material expected to run out within 40 to 100 years if consumption rates continue unabated. This week’s Blog examines this new program and what it means for sustainability and mining.
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New Indigenous Training for Industry Professionals
While Indigenous people in Canada have certain constitutionally protected rights and governance structures, government and industry leaders have not always understood or respected these rights. This week’s Blog from Counsel Public Affairs explores a new training approach – Nibwaakaawin – that helps its clients fulfill their responsibilities to engage with Indigenous peoples and First Nations…
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Teck Launches Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining
Teck has produced a six-episode podcast called ‘Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining’ to help people make the connection between the world we have today, the future we want for tomorrow, and how mining is helping us get there. This week’s Blog previews what listners can expect.
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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.
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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.