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How Saniflo Grinder and Pumping Technology Provides Safe Underground Mining Restrooms
Everyone has to go sometime and one of the key factors for efficiency on site is creating a plumbing system that allows miners to access restroom facilities. This week’s Blog from Saniflo takes a look at some of their wastewater pump options for mine sites and how to best create a plumbing solution that works…
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Sandvik Introduces Industry’s First ‘Opt-Out’ Carbide Recycling
Sandvik is introducing an industry-first ‘opt-out’ recycling program for customers of carbide drill bits. The initiative aims to transform the use of a material expected to run out within 40 to 100 years if consumption rates continue unabated. This week’s Blog examines this new program and what it means for sustainability and mining.
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New Indigenous Training for Industry Professionals
While Indigenous people in Canada have certain constitutionally protected rights and governance structures, government and industry leaders have not always understood or respected these rights. This week’s Blog from Counsel Public Affairs explores a new training approach – Nibwaakaawin – that helps its clients fulfill their responsibilities to engage with Indigenous peoples and First Nations…
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Teck Launches Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining
Teck has produced a six-episode podcast called ‘Why We Mine: A Podcast About Sustainable Mining’ to help people make the connection between the world we have today, the future we want for tomorrow, and how mining is helping us get there. This week’s Blog previews what listners can expect.
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Better Regulations Help Modernize B.C. Mining Code
The mining and mineral exploration sector is a foundational part of British Columbia’s economy, a rich, diverse industry that provides more than 30,000 jobs in communities throughout the province. New provincial regulations aim to keep it this way. This week’s Blog from B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, Josie Osborne, discusses what…
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Mix it Up: Tips for Combining Screen Media for Maximum Efficiency
With increased infrastructure development, aggregates producers have an opportunity for big business – that is, if they can keep up and maintain maximum outputs. In this week’s Blog, Haver & Boecker Niagara shares tips for selecting the best combination of screen media to address problems and increase productivity in aggregates and mining operations.
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Wheeled Excavators Roll into North America
Operations willing to consider the many benefits that new compact equipment options such as wheeled excavators offer are reaping the rewards. @Mecalac North America explores the features contributing to the rise in popularity of wheeled excavators in North America.
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Efficient Shaft Revitalization with Remote-Controlled Demolition Equipment
The benefits of robotic equipment have long been understood in mining applications. However, common mining robots tend to be cumbersome and highly specialized – but some operations are employing a different kind of robot. In this week’s Blog, @BrokkUSA outlines how demolition robots are helping producers increase efficiency in shaft revitalization and maintenance tasks.
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Schurco® Aftermarket Parts
Given the abrasive nature of the product being pumped, slurry pumping is a great example where operation and maintenance costs can rapidly overtake and exceed the initial procurement cost of the equipment. But that does not always need to be the case. This week’s Blog from Schurco Slurry® discusses the benefit of using aftermarket parts…
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Don’t Miss the In-Person Return of the Award-Winning World’s Premier Mineral Exploration and Mining Showcase!
The Prospector’s & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention is right around the corner! Happening March 5-8, 2023, @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 2023, and at what…