At Long Last, The Nevada Event Returns For Its 35th Gathering.
By Donna Schmidt
Despite a one-year postponement in June 2020 due to the global pandemic, the Elko Mining Expo is back, albeit with a few changes to procedures.
The Elko Convention and Visitors Authority (ECVA) said its 35th annual exposition is scheduled from June 7-11 at the Elk Convention Center with the mining exhibits set to open the morning of June 10. Registration will be required in 2021, versus previous years when the event was open to the public.
An opening reception will be held for those attending on June 9 at 6 p.m., and guests will have June 10 and 11 (from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., respectively) to visit the booths on the show floor.
Registration limits have been set for safety on the show floor, and face coverings will be worn. At press time, 312 vendors were registered for booths.
“We are committed to creating a safe event for all and, as such, anticipate this year’s expo will look a bit different from previous years,” the ECVA said of Elko 2021.
“While we are disappointed circumstances beyond our control have forced these changes, we are excited the Expo will happen and strongly feel it will still greatly benefit the community,” Matt McCarty, ECVA board chairman, told local media outlet Elko Daily earlier this year.
While at the Elko Mining Expo, look around for the following companies and check out the product and services at their respective booths.
IWT
Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT) said it is “excited to see our mining friends face-to-face again.” The engineering solutions provider has been busy with new and exciting mining innovations to improve safety and productivity. Visit booth 264 in the Mining Mall to learn more.
J.H. Fletcher
J.H. Fletcher & Co. will be exhibiting the Mine Scout supervision vehicle. The model is part of a complete fleet of utility vehicles offered by Fletcher, in conjunction with UV Botswana.
The Mine Scout is designed to help reduce operational service time. The vehicle is capable of transporting two staff members who are frequently between surface and underground operations, and includes a storage bed for transporting tools and parts.
Visit booths 436 and 437 to learn more about the Mine Scout and other Fletcher products.
Maptek
Visit Maptek during the 2021 Elko Mining Expo at booth 110.
The Maptek team will highlight its Inter-ramp compliance tool; a must-have solution for slope steepening programs and overall slope optimization. DomainMCF, the company’s machine learning solution for geological modeling, will also be featured at the Expo. Imagine always working with the most up-to-date block model; incorporating your latest drilling data in just minutes. That’s now a reality with DomainMCF.
Also, the fun extends beyond the Expo; visit Maptek’s office on Idaho Street to learn about new software, network with peers and discuss your mining challenges with a solution-oriented team.
Stantec
Stantec helps mining companies safely access natural resources and conduct business in an environmentally sustainable way. From front-end studies to mine closure and reclamation, the company keeps it clients at the forefront of a rapidly changing industry.
To do so, Stantec leverages innovations from other industries and apply them to even the most complex mining projects. With over 30 years of creative solutions for clients, the company’s approach is defined by a commitment to projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Curious about how Stantec can support you? Visit booth 141.
Strata Worldwide
Strata will be back in Elko this year for the annual expo event at the same outdoor location, booths 543 and 544.
Stop by to see both well-established and brand-new Strata technologies. The company will be showcasing its portfolio of advanced safety and networking systems, as well as unveiling the Aura IQ conveyor health monitoring system.
Through partnerships with reputable chemical companies around the world, Strata also has a broader collection of specialty chemical, grout and concrete products.