Author Mark Bowater talks with North American Mining about his first-ever book, Crimes Against Mine Planning, and the industry’s biggest pitfalls. Edited by Donna Schmidt The challenges of mine planning can make the overall process feel like a never-ending uphill battle – but not so much when you know the potential pitfalls and how to rectify the issues. We can…
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Bacteria and newly developed chemicals provide an alternative to conventional leaching. Edited by Josephine Patterson Due to copper prices nearly doubling in the past two years, miners like Rio Tinto and Freeport-McMoRan have begun to use new leaching technologies to extract low concentrations of the in-demand product from waste rock, reported Reuters. Miners aim to use bacteria or other newly…
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North American Mining recently sat down with the executive about changes since pairing together Metso and Outotec, and keys to the company’s business for the future. NAM: It’s now been nearly two years since the joining together of Metso and Outotec. How do you think the transition has panned out for the company and for mining customers? We originally thought…
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More than 300 exhibitors expected for event. The Elko Mining Expo is returning once again to the Elko Convention and Conference Centers in Elko, Nev., from June 9-10. The event, which pairs an exhibition floor with networking events, exhibits and technical sessions, has been an annual tradition since 1985. It has missed just one year, 2020, due to COVID-19, but…
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North American Mining speaks to a number of companies to get their views on how the digital drill and blast ecosphere is developing. By Jonathan Rowland As in other areas of the mine, digital technologies are transforming how mines manage their drill and blast operations – with a long list of benefits. In doing so, these technologies are opening up…
Read MoreWhen it comes to mining sustainably, there are few more experienced voices than Stantec’s Debra Johnson. In this interview, she talks progress, challenges and the importance of building sustainability into the fabric of mining operations. By Jonathan Rowland Mining companies around the world are embracing the transition to net zero, and setting interim goals to see that they get there.…
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Real-time data delivers site conditions to stakeholders while reducing staff’s time in the mine By Riley Smith, Trimble Monitoring, Mine Survey and Tunneling Many industries learned to do more with people working remotely, and be more productive with on-site staff, as the world endured a pandemic – keeping people safe, while still operating efficiently. Other industries, such as mining, began the…
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This issue’s Woman in Mining profile is an example in strength mentorship and constant learning. NAM learns more about her mission to educate, elevate and empower. Resa Furey has said she has a mission to make a positive difference for women in the industry. As an active member of groups like Women in Mining, SME, CIM and PDAC, along with…
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Wabtec flexing its muscles – and horsepower – for the future of emission reduction with battery locomotives. By Donna Schmidt The year 2022 is barely three months old, and already it’s been a big year for transport group Wabtec. The company has sealed not just one, but two major orders from global operators for its newest technology – the FLXdrive…
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The mining industry has long relied on diesel. Cleaner alternatives are however needed if the industry is to successfully decarbonize its mine sites. By Jonathan Rowland The phrase “net zero mining” is fast taking its place in the dictionary of 21st century mining buzzwords, just after the “digital mine” and slotting in ahead of the related term, “sustainable mining.” But…
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