Tag: Mining
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Shaping the Future: The Top 10 Global Risks and Opportunities in the Metals and Mining Sector
The metals and mining sector is a cornerstone of the global economy, providing essential materials for everything, from construction to technology. As we progress on the path towards energy transition, it’s crucial to understand the evolving landscape of risks and opportunities that the sector faces. This week’s Blog from EY Americas delves into the latest…
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Get Ready for the Award-Winning Mineral Exploration and Mining Showcase at PDAC 2025
The annual PDAC 2025 Convention – the ‘World’s Premier Mineral Exploration & Mining Convention’ – will take place from March 2-5 in Toronto, Canada. This week’s Blog explores the annual award winning PDAC Convention, which is widely considered the ‘Super Bowl, of the mineral exploration and mining community, and is the leading event for people,…
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Five Mining Equipment Products to Increase Productivity While Managing Costs
In today’s mining industry, having access to high-performance, cutting-edge equipment is crucial for success. However, the cost of acquiring heavy machinery can often be prohibitive. The good news is that there are avenues to help. This week’s Blog from Agile Solutions gives us the top five mining equipment products that can be financed, to help companies increase their…
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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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How Choosing the Right Equipment and Rental Provider Can Lead to Better Safety, Increased Productivity, and Reduced Costs for Mining Projects
The mining industry is nothing if not competitive and, if you want to succeed, you need a lean and efficient operation. This week’s Blog from Cooper Equipment Rentals looks at how outsourcing your mining fleet is a great way to keep costs down and try out the latest, most advanced equipment.
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Mark Your Calendars for the Award-Winning Mineral Exploration and Mining Showcase – PDAC 2024
The annual Prospector’s & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention is right around the corner! Happening March 3-6, 2024, @thePDAC is the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining convention, and is the leading convention for people, governments, companies, and organizations connected to mineral exploration. This week’s Blog takes a closer look at PADC 2024, and…
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Occupational Disease Risks in Key Industries: Protecting Workers’ Health
Occupational diseases are health problems that can affect workers because of the type of work they do. Last year, Workplace Safety North – along with the Occupational Cancer Research Centre – released three new posters showing the top occupational disease risks in the forestry, mining, and pulp and paper sectors. This week’s Blog takes a…
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How to implement Lean Maintenance in Mining for Maximum Gain
The right maintenance system for your mine can bring significant cost, time, and energy benefits. This week’s Blog aims to provide you with valuable insights and a roadmap for implementing mining lean maintenance – keep reading to discover how you can optimize maintenance practices and drive success in the mining industry.
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Science North and CIM Launch a New Digital Mining Game
It’s all fun and games until someone loses a mine. This week’s Blog from The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum takes us inside a recent collaboration with Science North to learn about a new game that allows Canadian youth can explore the world of modern mining without ever having to leave the couch.
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Addressing Mining Skills Shortages by Engaging Canada’s Youth
Canada’s mining industry continues to face skills shortages stemming from high retirement levels, industry growth, skills gaps, and a lack of interest in mining-related careers among youth. The Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR) aims to help solve these challenges. This week’s Blog takes a deep dive into the various MiHR programs that aim to…