The worldwide recognition of diversity, equity and inclusion is entering its second year with a growing force. By Donna Schmidt After a successful launch in 2022, The International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) is returning in June with the theme “Equity in mining is everyone’s responsibility.” IDWIM, marked on June 15, is a global celebration of the achievements for…
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OEM cites portfolio growth for its transition to underground offerings. Will others follow the trend? Bell Equipment recently announced its plans to create a dedicated OEM business division for underground mining, as it has identified it as an opportunity for further growth as the global industry continues its movement underground. The company’s plan includes expanding its existing product range as…
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Moving from open pit to underground operations is fraught with complications. North American Mining spoke to three experts about the considerations and risks involved. By Jonathan Rowland A majority of mining operations begin life as open pits; however, as mining progresses, ore reserves may be proved to extend to greater depths than originally anticipated. To continue exploiting these reserves, the…
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The benefits offered by modularization are provoking increased interest from the mining industry. Despite it being around for several decades now, the concept is still misunderstood. So, what exactly is modularization – and what are the practical considerations when applying it to mineral processing? By Jonathan Rowland We are of the opinion that it is time for a paradigm shift…
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Changing – and shrinking – underground environments have created an unprecedented demand for narrow-vein mining equipment and technology. J.H. Fletcher tells North American Mining magazine more about the options for these tightening spaces. Drilling and bolting play such crucial roles in underground mining, and while narrow-vein extraction is not a new idea, its application is growing as the prevalence of…
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This month’s featured woman in mining has mining’s spirit at heart as the vice president of Environment and Social Responsibility for Seabridge Gold. NAM learns more from Elizabeth Fillatre Miller. Environment, social and governance (ESG) is a crucial factor for today’s mining companies – and the only thing more crucial is to place someone at the helm of responsibility for…
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Hilliard shares with NAM its thoughts on brake system best practices for maintenance that can help can ensure the best safety for workers. Often overlooked, brake systems are one of the most important components of the mining industries’ most utilized equipment. If you’re a mining engineer, you know that brakes are an essential part of your operation. Brake systems need to…
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The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and miner Teck Resources have partnered once again for mining research, this time for a new facility at the university: the Teck Copper Innovation Hub. By Donna Schmidt Post-use of minerals, especially those that can help make life easier, safer and healthier, never fade into the background – society is always looking for…
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An intelligent collision avoidance system is in testing now that not only makes miners safer – without using tags and personal devices – but also allows users to pool data from machine interactions for use anytime. Edited by Donna Schmidt Matrix Design Group has created a system ideal for any mobile equipment unit, using Visual Artificial Intelligence (VAI) to detect…
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What practices offer the best safety and efficiency? The supplier talks tensioners and breaks down the details for mine sites. There are many issues to consider when specifying the most appropriate conveyor belt cleaner, not the least of which is maintaining proper tension to achieve optimum cleaning performance without introducing related problems. Inadequate tensioning causes carryback to cling to the…
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