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Overcoming risk aversion in mining: The case for innovation

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 Jaisen Kohmuench

The mining industry’s cautious approach to innovation is understandable. With massive capital investments, complex operations, and significant reputational risks, prudence is essential. However, the cost of inaction can often outweigh the perceived risks of change. by Jaisen Kohmuench, president and CEO, Eriez As the mining sector faces mounting pressures to improve sustainability, efficiency, and profitability, a shift is underway: forward-thinking…

RST marks pre-launch of new water clarification technology

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 NAM Staff

Fine particle specialist RST has a new water clarifying technology that it said has the potential to revolutionize water management programs in the mining sector. The innovative solution Flockit Blocks is an advanced flocculant technology designed to separate silt from water to produce clean water for immediate reuse. Pre-launch trials held at an Indonesian mine have tested Flockit Blocks’ capabilities,…

CEMI, DIGITAL ink digital deal

January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 NAM Staff

The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with DIGITAL, Canada’s Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies to foster innovation, collaboration, and global opportunities for the Canadian mining sector. The announcement was made at the BC Natural Resources Forum 2025, where DIGITAL CEO Sue Paish highlighted the success of the Mining Microbiome Analytics…

Gear up: Innovations in protective workwear

December 12, 2024February 14, 2025 Nick Warrick

Most don’t give much thought to PPE – it’s just another part of the job. It does evolve, however, and there are trends in the demand for improvements in the mining industry that are unique and which must be met. by Nick Warrick Last year, there were 40 fatalities in the mining sector, a far cry from over 1,000 per…

Flexco introduces new impact bed

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 NAM Staff

Flexco recently added the DRX 4500 to its line of impact beds and skirting systems. By utilizing Velocity Reduction Technology, this new model gives heavy-duty belt conveyor systems the ability to withstand impact energy from 1500 to 4500 lb.-ft. (200 to 600 kg/m). “The DRX 4500 is set to make a major impact on our partners in the heavy-duty mining…

Coming clean

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 William Nicholls

Canadian-based Movex talks material cleanup with its new technology, removing the complexities and safety issues of under-conveyor and crushing maintenance and optimizing cleaning conditions. By William Nicholls In the mining sector, efficiency in material cleanup during the crushing and conveyor processes is critical. It inevitably impacts a mine’s output, number of downtimes, resource allocation, worker safety and operational costs. Use…

Tsurumi Pump to appear at MINExpo

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 NAM Staff

Tsurumi Pump (West Hall #12155) plays a vital role in various environments where increased reliability and safety is paramount. Engineered to withstand harsh conditions, Tsurumi’s durable pumps excel in dewatering mines, quarries and pits, ensuring uninterrupted functionality. In mines, these pumps often handle high volumes of water containing abrasive particles. Tsurumi’s pumps are designed to meet these challenges, featuring continuous…

SPT opens Nevada, Utah locations

August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 NAM Staff

Stockholm Precision Tools (SPT) is marking the opening of two new offices in the U.S. to expand its presence, one in Elko, Nev., and one in Salt Lake City, Utah. The new offices are located in strategic areas and make up part of the company’s global expansion strategy and a substantial investment plan. The main office in Elko will handle…

Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 Introduced

April 28, 2024July 30, 2024 NAM Staff

U.S. Sens. Joe Manchin (I-W.Va.) and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the United States. “The United States of America…

Positions vacant

April 12, 2024July 31, 2024 Jonathan Rowland

Over the next few years, the mining industry faces eyewatering labor shortages. North American Mining spoke to mining recruitment specialists at CSG Talent about this challenge and what more mining companies could be doing to attract new people into the industry. by Jonathan Rowland Expected demand for mineral products over the next few decades is huge. According to one estimate,…