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 in plastic and talks about how polyurethanemight bring a solution. The post Reducing Maintenance with Polyurethane Pipes: Superior Abrasion Resistance and Lighter t ..read more

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 of your mining operations. The post How Plastic Solutions Increase Safety in Mining Operations appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

At present, Canada does not have any production of valuable mineral sands such as zircon and titanium and, given current development plans, we are unlikely to see new mines producing these minerals in the foreseeable future. The good news is that tailings ponds may hold the key to unlocking critical minerals. This week’s Blog from CVW CleanTech explores the hidden riches withing Canada’s oil sands. The post Alberta: Rich in More Than Just Oil appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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! The post From Data to Decisions: Harnessing 3D Mapping for Improved Workflows appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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. The post Powering Progress: Accelerating Canada’s LNG Future appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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. The post Ontario Mine Rescue District Competition Winners to Compete in Thunder Bay appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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 at your mine site. The post Choosing Rugged, Robust, and Reliable Electrical Devices for the Mining Industry appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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. The post TAKRAF Tandem Rotary Railcar Dumper Delivering Upon its Design Promise appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more

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 mining industry's approach to exploration and safety management.Precision Mapping: The Mechanics of SLAM and Its Applications in the Mining Industry The post Precision Mapping: The ..read more

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 can benefit your mining operations. The post Five Benefits of Implementing DCS in Mining Operations appeared first on Canadian Mining Magazine ..read more