Tag: Canadian Mining
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How to Choose the Right Safety Technology for Off-Road Vehicles
Worksites can be dangerous places. The potential for deaths and injuries caused by moving plant machinery and equipment should not be underestimated. This week’s blog from Warren Di Marco, a vehicle safety expert at Brigade Electronics Canada, discusses the most appropriate safety devices and what to consider when choosing vehicle safety technology for off-road vehicles.
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Smart Solutions for a Sustainable Future in Mining
Canadian mining operators have a big challenge – to operate sustainably in a business environment that is seeing price increases, tighter government regulations, an increasing carbon tax and a soon-to-be-implemented low carbon fuel standard. This week’s Blog from Finning Canada takes a look how innovation is driving sustainability in mining, as well as increasing productivity…
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Recent Cyber Incidents
Cybercrime is a leading problem that many businesses have to face, some faster than they had planned. And the mining industry is not immune. This week’s Blog takes a look at the issue and explains the extreme importance of having a cyber program in place for your operations.
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Active versus Passive Safety Systems for Heavy Equipment
While cameras have become a mainstay in both vehicles and equipment, Provix has introduced a system that provides an additional safety measure by adding radar to detect any object in the radar field of view. This week’s Blog takes a look at Provix’s latest technology and how it makes your worksite safer.
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2021 Coal Association of Canada Conference Canadian Coal: Post COVID-19 Recovery
The Coal Association of Canada (CAC) will be holding its annual conference NOVEMBER 30 to DECEMBER 2, 2021, at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Come and gain a broader understanding of the Canadian and global coal industry from Canadian and internationally renowned industry leaders, analysts and experts, panel discussions and fellow delegates,…
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Things to Know Before Choosing Impact-Resistant Hand Protection for Your Team
Miners work with their hands and want to be sure their ‘tools’ are kept as safe as possible, leaving each day with as many fingers as they arrived with. This week’s Blog from Superior Glove explores what you need to consider when choosing the best impact-resistant hand protection for your team.
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In for the Long Haul – The Importance of Mine Site Trailer Efficiency and Preparedness
For mining, efficiency means profitability, and is based in the equipment that ties it all together. This is especially true for trailers, a vital piece of equipment for any operation, no matter the size. This week’s Blog from Philippi-Hagenbuch looks at the various lowboy options available, and how different choices can impact your operation’s overall…
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Cordless Cap Lamps Breaking Ground in the Mining Industry
Cordless Cap Lamps from Provix are a crucial part of personal protective equipment (PPE) in underground mining and tunnelling. This week’s Blog takes a look the benefits of its supply of Wisdom Cap Lamps; from cordless lightweight mobility and longer lasting batteries, to being waterproof with an amazing warranty, Wisdom Cap Lamps are an important…
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Vibration Hazards in Mining: Protecting Miners from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
While Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome has many names, the symptoms are all too familiar; tingling and loss of sensation in the fingers, pain and cold sensations, and loss of grip strength. When hands are repeatedly exposed to vibrations, they are at high risk for this injury. This week’s Blog from Superior Glove talks about HVAS…
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Derrick’s Golden Plan
Reducing maintenance and operating costs, improving equipment reliability, enhancing kiln performance and efficiency, and increasing gold recovery. All are key objectives of gold processors. This week’s Blog from Derrick Corporation discusses their solutions for fine screening in gold processing plants that effectively address these objectives.