Tag: Canadian Mining
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Reducing Maintenance with Polyurethane Pipes: Superior Abrasion Resistance and Lighter than Steel
For mining operations, special attention to piping is needed to keep and maintain operations flowing. It is not uncommon for metal pipes to leak or break due to significant wear and damage over time, and maintenance managers often anticipate that their metal pipes would need replacing sooner rather than later. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber showcases an option wrapped…
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How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations
From harsh weather conditions to dangerous machinery, mining can be a dangerous job and operations must be able to overcome many unique safety challenges that change on a daily basis. Composite and industrial plastic materials may hold the solution. This week’s Blog from Redwood Plastics and Rubber explores how plastic solutions can increase the safety…
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From Data to Decisions: Harnessing 3D Mapping for Improved Workflows
A stationary total station is currently the main tool used to capture accurate surveying data. But is it always the best tool for the job? This week’s Blog from Exyn Technology showcases how laser sensors and on-the-edge computational capacity has created a new tool for the surveyor toolkit: the LiDAR-based mobile 3D scanner!
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Powering Progress: Accelerating Canada’s LNG Future
The race for global LNG dominance is ongoing, with fierce competition. This week’s Blog from EY Canada breaks down the numbers and discusses the future of LNG in Canada.
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Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition Winners to Compete in Thunder Bay
Ontario Mine Rescue district competitions were underway in arenas across the province last month, where twenty teams of mine rescue volunteers demonstrated their emergency response capabilities at the event. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at the event, as well as the winners from each provincial mining district.
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Choosing Rugged, Robust, and Reliable Electrical Devices for the Mining Industry
At the heart of mining, quarrying, and aggregate operations lies a crucial yet often overlooked aspect: rugged, robust, and reliable electrical connections, where every component is exposed to a relentless onslaught from dust, moisture, vibrations, and extreme temperature. This week’s Blog from MELTRIC® Corporation discusses the unique set of challenges to keeping the power on…
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TAKRAF Tandem Rotary Railcar Dumper Delivering Upon its Design Promise
TAKRAF’s railcar dumper technology is forming an essential part of the key material handling equipment supplied to an important Canadian bulk terminal expansion. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at the wagon tippler and what it brings to the project.
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Precision Mapping: The Mechanics of SLAM and Its Applications in the Mining Industry
As industries increasingly lean towards automation, the mining sector stands at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies, like autonomous robots, to enhance operational efficiency and safety. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies breaks down what Simultaneous Localization and Mapping means and exploring how they enable robots to ‘see’ and ‘understand’ their surroundings, thereby revolutionizing the…
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Five Benefits of Implementing DCS in Mining Operations
Today’s mines face mounting pressure to optimize their operations. In many cases, doing so means embracing digital technologies to unlock new levels of efficiency and insight. One of the most impactful of these technologies is the distributed control system (DCS). This week’s Blog defines what a DCS is and then gives us five ways they…
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Enhancing Electrical Safety and Efficiency in the Mining Industry: MELTRIC® Plugs and Receptacles for the Win
Power through mining’s toughest challenges—safely. MELTRIC Switch-Rated devices deliver rugged performance, quick changeouts, and built-in protection without the need for PPE. Safe. Simple. Smart.