After dedicating her entire career to improving Indigenous involvement in the mining industry, Skeena Resources’ Freda Campbell has won the 2023 Indigenous Trailblazer Award by Women in Mining Canada. Edited by Josephine Patterson North American Mining: Can you share a little bit about how you got into mining and why? How do you feel and what does being awarded the…
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Innovative water tanks minimize financial and safety risks. By Josh Swank Successful mining managers know multiple factors contribute to their profitability, from minimizing their trucks’ cycle times to ensuring their crew’s safety. Even support equipment, such as water trucks, can’t escape their analysis – or at least they shouldn’t. How equipment operators haul and apply water can significantly impact overall…
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Departing from traditional screening systems to advanced technologies improves productivity and profits. By Duncan High, Haver & Boecker Niagara Processing Equipment Technology Manager Global demand for mining materials and aggregates is on the rise, with the industry facing an expected growth of nearly 4.2 billion tons over the next 15 years. That’s a lot of material, which means producers need…
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Unplanned downtime from equipment and engine maintenance at mines can be very costly. To create more value for customers, Komatsu and Cummins have partnered to deliver a new, integrated remote equipment-monitoring solution designed to reduce unplanned stoppages, accelerate maintenance execution, and extend component life and maintenance intervals. By sharing equipment health and performance data over common infrastructure, and collaborating on…
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Drones are becoming an increasingly common sight above mines around the world. North American Mining interviewed Jonathan Baucom of Vistra Corp., who has extensive experience planning and implementing mining drone operations. We also profile a number of drone solutions suppliers. by Jonathan Rowland Jonathan Baucom is a 15-year veteran of the U.S. mining industry. After studying mining and minerals engineering…
Read MoreMines have traditionally relied on national energy grids, often fossil fuel-based, to provide their electrical energy needs. Where mines are remote or a grid connection is otherwise not feasible, diesel generators fill the gap. But as mining companies grapple with net-zero commitments, low-carbon onsite power solutions offer a key pathway to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By Jonathan Rowland Several compelling…
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Now nearly 5% bigger than the record set in 2020, the show will feature 1,800 exhibitors and 150 education sessions. By Mark S. Kuhar and Josephine Patterson Here it comes again. The next ConExpo-Con/Agg will be held March 14-18, 2023, in Las Vegas. ConExpo-Con/Agg is the largest construction, aggregates and mining trade show in North America and the premier event…
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Federal Screen Products recently outlined a list of the benefits of wedge wire, a hard-wearing alternative to wire mesh and perforated metal filters. “The nature of the mining environment demands equipment be durable, reliable, and efficient,” the company said. “Wedge wire screen…[has] increased strength, higher flow rates and minimal pressure loss while maintaining clog-free operation when compared to conventional metal…
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Tunnel Radio offers some insight on the implementation process – and what mines can expect – for custom two-way radio and tracking systems. By Nanette Dupuy For workers in underground and remote environments like mines, reliable communication is paramount to worker efficiency and safety. Because underground range is affected by the height, width and number of turns in the enclosed…
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There are a number of common issues – or pain points – that plant operators run into during their journey to greater efficiency. How can these facilities get the most from their designs, and what role does maintenance have in that? By Donna Schmidt Processing success can sometimes feel like the fair game whack-a-mole: fixing one issue, then taking a…
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