Tag: Canadian Mining
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Weaving Two Worlds: Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector
Weaving Two Worlds: Economic Reconciliation Between Indigenous Peoples and the Resource Sector Written by Christy Smith and Michael McPhie In Weaving Two Worlds (coming March 1, 2022 from Page Two Books), Christy Smith of K’ómoks First Nation and Vice President of Indigenous and Stakeholder Relations with Falkirk Environmental, has teamed up with long time B.C. resource sector exec Michael…
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Haul Truck of All Trades: Rear-Eject Equipment Offers Increased Versatility for Mining Applications
Rear-eject bodies offer a number of productivity-enhancing benefits. In this week’s Blog, @PHILsystems outlines how this versatile piece of support equipment can increase efficiency for both open pit and underground mining operations.
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Advancing the Commercial Potential of Geothermal Energy for Oil Sands Mines
A new study is looking into the application of geothermal energy in oil sands mining and is moving the commercial potential of this renewable energy source closer to reality. This week’s Blog explores the study and what its findings may mean for the oil patch going forward.
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Maximizing Water Reuse with Advanced Strainers
As mining uses large volumes of water and under greater environmental scrutiny, operators are finding innovative ways to more efficiently strain, treat, and reuse water that accumulates in pits, sumps, and wash bays. This week’s Blog from the experts at Acme Engineering Products Inc., takes a look at how automated scraper strainers are able to…
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Commodity Consumers Look to Mines for Carbon Progress
Following international climate change commitments to reduce carbon emissions, many countries are now starting to plan the practical details of how they will achieve their goals. This week’s blog from the experts at SRK Consulting takes a deep dive into their research on the carbon footprint of commodities, and how mines are planning to reduce…
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Cordless Cap Lamps Breaking Ground in the Mining Industry
Written by Karly Winfield, Technical sales consultant at Provix Inc. Cordless Cap Lamps from Provix are a crucial part of personal protective equipment (PPE) in underground mining and tunnelling. The Wisdom Cap lamps act as an important visual aid for miners where darkness prevails. Conventional cap lamps utilize a battery pack that is worn…
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Sustainable Social Transitioning at Mine Closure Starts with Paradigm Shift
Recognizing the assets and opportunities inherent in mine communities throughout the life of mine is one of the first steps towards more sustainable social transitioning after mine closure. This week’s Blog from Lisl Pullinger at SRK Consulting talks about the importance of updating the relationship between mines and the communities they support in order to…
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Five new Members to be Inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame in 2022
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame will be welcoming five new industry legends in 2022 who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding achievement in the mining industry. This week’s Blog introduces readers to the CMHF inductees and discusses their valuable contributions to the Canadian mining industry.
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Three Valley Copper is Poised for Growth after the Signing of U.S. Infrastructure Bill
A new a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill aims to create jobs across the U.S. by spending billions of dollars in key areas like transportation, broadband, and utilities. Not only will copper be needed for the electric vehicle push and associated infrastructure, but it will also be required for the new wiring and internet access initiatives…
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Efficient Oil Removal Plays Critical Role in Water Recovery and Re-Use at Mines
Whether for accumulated oil in equipment wash water or rainwater drainage, mining operations depend on cost-effective, well-designed oil removal solutions. This week’s Blog from Oil Skimmers, Inc. discusses the solutions available to recycle and reuse water, and save your mining operations money.