Ventilation is often an underground mine’s most significant operating expense. It’s also essential to the health and safety of personnel and equipment. Important, then, yet many take a curiously offhand approach to their ventilation systems. Experts from Chart Industries, Epiroc, Paul’s Fan, and Stantec explain how to get the most from mine ventilation. by Jonathan Rowland The mining process is,…
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North American Mining dives into the world of vibratory screens with the help of experts from Haver & Boecker Niagara, General Kinematics, McLanahan, Polydeck, and TerraSource Global. by Jonathan Rowland Vibrating screens “should be used when large volumes of material need to be efficiently screened, dewatered, or classified,” Todd Furrow, director of mineral sales at TerraSource Global, told North American…
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As miners continue to seek out a wire rope alternative, the more cost-effective and lighter weight option of the synthetic boom pendant are taking the focus. In the world of surface mining, safety, efficiency and reliability are crucial components of operations. As technology continues to advance, mining companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance their equipment and ensure optimal…
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In this exclusive op-ed, Reliable Controls CEO Ed Macha asks the industry to think outside of the box – and the port – with a look into how critical minerals will be crucial to success on the home front. As we delve into the future of energy, the following article will explore the paradox of renewable energy and its heavy…
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Bentley Systems and its subsurface company Seequent recently conducted a global survey of 400 industry experts regarding the state (and future) of condition monitoring for mines. The takeaways are a peek into what’s to come for monitoring, automation and more. Does it surprise you to learn that, over the last two years, mine owners and service providers have switched to…
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Information from intelligent wired and wireless instruments, and other field devices, can help plant personnel optimize operations. by Sharon McCurdy and Victor Mwaba The metals and mining industry is a key player in the global energy transition since it provides many of the raw materials needed for critical components, such as batteries, wind turbine blades, and others. These materials must…
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It’s what everyone wants to know, but is not afraid to ask: what’s next for artificial intelligence and its impact on business? William Smedberg, portfolio manager for AI and Automation at Sandvik, recently discussed how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the mining, rock processing and manufacturing industries. The world has shifted from merely wanting AI to expecting tangible results. From…
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Success in efficiency is not without work, as many mines can certainly attest to. Warrior Met teamed with communications, tracking and data analysis-focused Innovative Wireless Technologies (IWT) to put in the work and achieve a remarkable result – one which it shared recently with NAM. by Donna Schmidt Warrior Met Coal, owners of the Mine 4 and Mine 7 assets,…
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Why moisture measurement is crucial to mining, and all areas of bulk solids and power operations. By Adrian Fordham Moisture is important in any manufacturing process, but when it comes to bulk solid and powder processing, excess moisture can ruin products. And what is worse than a wasted effort? Economical losses and decreased productivity. With continuous online moisture measurement, manufacturing/processing…
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As the mining industry seeks long-term economic and environmental sustainability, energy use, water consumption, and material efficiency are top concerns. How do these topics relate to slurry pumps? North American Mining asked a group of experts from leading pump manufacturers for their views. by Jonathan Rowland The mining industry is at a pivotal juncture. Amid rising demand for mineral products,…
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