Water may be crucial to dust control, but it is also heavy and unwieldy to transport – giving it the distinction of being hazardous when not carried correctly. According to Philippi-Hagenbuch’s Josh Swank, there are ways to handle it that are smarter, safer and more efficient. Site safety and efficiency are two of the main reasons why spraying haul roads…
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Former Rio Tinto mining site in Utah opens to the public as a stunning multi-use regional park. NAM finds out more about this reclamation triumph. By Donna Schmidt The E and S in ESG (environmental, social and governance) is not limited just to mining efforts while in production. That commitment extends long after the last shovel swipe and unloading of…
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Teledyne FLIR global business development director Rob Milner talks to NAM about detecting compressed air leaks and how that can result in significant productivity gains and cost savings. Mining sites present a dizzying complex of industrial machinery, tools and varying operations for the many different processes that can require massive amounts of manpower, energy, along with precision and timing to…
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This trio of hurdles may surprise you, according to Vaisala’s Frank DeFina in this NAM exclusive. Mining faces an era of reinvention, with decision-makers no longer depending on traditional portfolios and practices to create value. Almost 40% of mining CEOs believe their companies will not be economically viable in the next decade if they continue their current trajectories. Given the…
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Northeastern Ontario, Canada open-pit Agnico Eagle gold operation Detour Lake had several lofty goals: achieving and surpassing environmental, social and governance (ESG) outlines while setting itself up for long-term efficiency through monitoring its most crucial metrics. Artificial intelligence technology from Symboticware was its answer. By Donna Schmidt Mining operations in the age of digitization have the ability to bring in…
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The power of ontology hasn’t even scratched the surface of other industries. It might transform the mining industry in fundamental ways. By Barry Henderson The mining industry has historically encountered difficulties keeping up with the rapid technological advancements witnessed over the last few decades. In recent years, however, mining companies have faced additional challenges, ranging from the increase in demand…
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The NEXGEN SIMS research project is pioneering the use of virtual reality in mining education. North American Mining spoke to its Education Focus leader, Dr. Andreas Eitzenberger, for the details. by Jonathan Rowland Thanks to growing public awareness around the transition to a more sustainable, net-zero world, interest in mining is also rising. Politicians, companies, and others are realizing that…
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North American Mining discusses the current state and future development of mining education in North America with experts from some of the region’s leading mining engineering schools, the National Mining Association, and the Mining Industry Human Resources Council. by Jonathan Rowland Workforce and talent gaps are nothing new to anyone who has spent time around the mining industry. The Society…
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How can older lithium mines help America achieve its alternative energy independence? By Gene Morgan The two big challenges facing lithium mining in the U.S. today are public perception and scaling up, and the first thing the U.S. industry needs to solve is public perception. Perception is at the heart of the current mine permitting reform debate in the U.S.…
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They are each helping to shape the next chapter of mining, advancing the industry and improving safety. Meet Nicole Henderson and Katherine Harman in this issue’s Women in Mining spotlight. By Sara Arola Only a few jobs have the ability to shape a career; fewer careers have the power to define a life. Truly life-defining careers are those workers fully…
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