Tag: Canadian Mining
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A Great Future in Potash
Harvey Laberge was part of the shaft-sinking crew and employed at the Potash Company of America, Patience Lake, which was the first potash mine to sink a shaft and go into production in Canada. This week’s Blog – which was originally published in Folklore magazine – takes a look at Harvey’s career and the history of…
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Attracting The Next Generation of Mining Talent
Mining companies are increasingly incorporating innovation that is changing the industry for the better. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies looks at how their technology can make operations safer, more productive, and more sustainable, as well as more attractive to the next generation of mining talent.
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Preventing Silicosis: Safeguarding Respiratory Health and Understanding the Risks
Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust, which is preventable with proactive measures. Whether you work in construction, mining, or other silica-exposed industries, understanding prevention strategies is crucial. This week’s Blog from the experts at ConsumerNotice.org discusses the disease and what can be done to prevent it from happening.
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Mining Industry Human Resources Council Provides $60,000 in Scholarships to Cambrian College Students
The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) addresses human resource and labour market challenges that face Canada’s mining sector. As part of this, the organization recently awarded a number of scholarships to Cambrian College students. This week’s Blog from Cambrian College discusses what those scholarships mean to the future of the Canadian mining industry.
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How Autonomous Robots are Transforming the Mining Industry
With mounting pressure in recent times to cut costs, increase operational efficiency, and lower the risk to human lives, mining companies around the world are seeking to transform their business through digital innovation. This week’s Blog from Exyn Technologies explores the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning is allowing mining companies to increase safety…
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Caterpillar Safety Services Launches New Programs to Help Build a More Resilient Safety Culture
Caterpillar Safety Services helps build a strong culture where safety practices are embedded across an organization. The week’s Blog looks at two updates to its programs contributing to resilient safety cultures: an updated Safety Perception Survey and a program focused on human and organizational performance.
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Trends in Direct Lithium Extraction Technologies
Lithium is currently in high demand worldwide due to its potential applications in batteries and electronic products, yet the current process of extracting lithium has significant drawbacks, such as cost, time needed to extract, and the potential of damage to the environment. However, Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) is emerging as a promising alternative technology for…
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Adapting to Navigate: Unraveling the Dynamics within BC’s Mining and Metals Industry
A robust exploration industry isn’t just about uncovering new resources. It serves as a bedrock for attracting future investments, which, in turn, fuel economic growth and stability. This week’s Blog from EY Canada provides a snapshot of mining in British Columbia and showcases some of the opportunities on the path towards a sustainable, low-carbon future.
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BME Hails Maturing Tech Solutions at Global Explosives Event
Companies in the blasting and explosives sector had opportunistically used the years of the COVID-19 pandemic to modernise and fine-tune their blasting technologies – a space where BME has been constructively investing for decades. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at BME’s presentation at a recent ISEE conference.
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Waterblasting Safety for the Mine: Keep the Basics in Mind to Ensure High Safety Standards
When it comes to waterblasting and handling water jets powerful enough to cut through the toughest pipe buildup, setting the highest safety standards is of the utmost importance – especially when those processes are taking place in a mine setting. This week’s Blog from Jetstream of Houston looks at some of the steps contractors and…