CONSOL Energy’s NotSoFast initiative, which highlights the crucial role coal plays in both the energy and non-energy needs of society, is a first-of-its kind program with global implications. NAM talks exclusively with the miner about the program, its efforts to date, and how the program is influencing the future of coal. Edited by Donna Schmidt Anyone whose life touches coal…
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By Jeanne Grunert Mines pose unique safety challenges. Dark and damp conditions, low ceilings, poor visibility, and a noisy environment make it imperative that mine owners do everything they can to prevent accidents and fatalities. In the demanding conditions of an underground mine, even the most cautious and vigilant miner can meet with an accident. According to the Mine Safety…
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In this month’s executive Q&A, NAM spoke exclusively to Van der Graaf (VDG) owner and president Alex Kanaris. Learn more about what brought this electrical engineer to the world of industrial drum motors and his view for the mines of tomorrow. Edited by Donna Schmidt Thanks for your time, Alex. Please share a little about your background. What brought you…
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Virginia Tech explains how higher education can expand the mining talent pool to meet critical mineral demand. Edited by Josephine Patterson The mining industry is booming to meet the demand for critical minerals necessary for the green tech revolution; however, it is left digging deep to find highly trained mining engineers to keep up. “If we’re going to achieve all…
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Hosted by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME), the annual International Conference on Ground Control in Mining is the biggest event dedicated to advances and research in ground control mining. Industry professionals and experts come together in a forum setting to expedite practical solutions to problems within the sector. Attendees will have the chance to participate in several…
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Haver & Boecker Niagara’s Thiago Henrique Buoso explains how preventative maintenance – specifically condition monitoring systems – can minimize downtime while maximizing ROI. Edited by Josephine Patterson As the saying goes, a watched pot never boils. Rather than idling by the stove, gathering the meal’s ingredients first can yield a bubbling pot upon your return, enhancing efficiency. While the idea…
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As the western United States continues to advance a number of new projects, streamlined mine permitting has once again become a hot topic. North American Mining magazine talked to Stantec Project Manager Sierra Marke about smoothing the path on these projects’ journey to operation. Edited by Donna Schmidt The western U.S. states are stuffed with mining opportunities, and with quickly…
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Wyoming’s L&H Industrial recently worked with two major western clients on a customized solution for their hydraulic equipment – and what ended up being a tailored outcome for one was a perfect fit for the other. By Donna Schmidt From the copper mines of Arizona to the coal mines of Kentucky, mining equipment works hard – until it doesn’t. Then…
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Can the mining industry achieve its data-driven goals? By Rudy Moctezuma Superior productivity, efficiency, safety and ESG excellence: these are what today’s mines strive for. To realize these goals, they recognize their data plays a crucial role and that their improvements are limited by the extent of their capability to extract knowledge from their data. To tackle this difficult task,…
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SAG mills are well established in the mining industry with several possible flowsheets featuring them. But these circuits consume significant amounts of energy and water. With alternative grinding options providing a means to decrease energy and water use, North American Mining asked a group of leading experts for their opinion of the future of these workhorses of the mineral processing…
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