Slurry transportation systems rely on pumps to impart kinetic energy to the slurry. Without them, the slurry would not move; however, pumps do not exist in isolation. North American Mining examines two other critical elements in slurry transportation – valves and pipelines – with the help of experts from Emerson, The Lubrizol Corporation, Valmet and Weir. by Jonathan Rowland Efficient…
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When it comes to the technologies of proximity and collision avoidance, some myths still remain about how the systems impact miners and the mining process. NAM recently spoke to Mile Walling, president of Americas, Strata Worldwide, to set the record straight. Mine safety systems are designed to protect the life of the miner, but is that at the expense of…
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IWT talks to North American Mining magazine about how to apply communications and tracking underground to maximize its inherent life-saving potential. In underground mining environments, every decision made before, during, and after an incident can mean the difference between a close call and a tragedy. Wireless mesh networks offer a significant leap forward in safety by enabling voice communication and…
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The economic and national security footprint of the Brook mine is world-changing. by David Jones Celebrating the opening of one of America’s most important minesJust north of Sheridan, Wyo., at Ramaco’s Brook mine, July 11 started gray, cool, and drizzling with rain. Undeterred by the weather, a crowd that filled the meadow was in high spirits. By the time the…
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North American Mining speaks to experts from Ausenco, Black & Veatch, SRK, and Stantec about the complex yet essential task of developing an effective water management plan. by Jonathan Rowland There is tension at the heart of any discussion about mine water management; rising demand for commodities is driving ever-larger mining projects. These projects carry greater impacts and risks related…
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TOMRA Mining has unveiled CONTAIN, a proprietary deep-learning solution designed to classify complex inclusion-type ores with unprecedented accuracy. The software seamlessly integrates with the manufacturer’s XRT sorters, representing the latest evolution in its AI-driven sorting platform. Unlike traditional optical sorting systems, CONTAIN uses advanced deep-learning algorithms to perform real-time analysis of X-ray imagery, visually classifying rocks based on the probability…
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When Jeff Moredock first entered the air quality industry, he came with zero experience in mining, engineering or heavy equipment. He was a real estate executive, who was recruited into the family business, Sy-Klone, in 2007. Now, Moredock is not only the Executive Vice President at Sy-Klone and a driving force behind its innovative solutions for cab air quality, but…
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Conspec Controls, a leading manufacturer of fixed gas detection systems for the mining industry, has launched a limited-time, trade-in program designed to help mine operators upgrade gas monitoring systems to the latest generation of Conspec’s OPTIO Multi-Gas Monitors. The program offers generous credits for mine operators’ existing gas monitors – legacy Conspec models or competing brand systems – making it…
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