AVOIDING LOAD LOSSES BY KEEPING BUCKETS IN GOOD SHAPE
BLURB FOR ONLINE PUBLICATIONS Worn loader buckets can cost mines dearly, reducing loading capacity by up to 20% compared to new buckets. Sandvik’s well know...
2022
Ranking Canada’s top 40 miners: 2021 edition
by Brena
The Canadian mining industry counted much success in 2020 despite a year that saw shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Concerned about the health of...
Komatsu introduces new hard rock excavator to Vale in Sudbury
by Brena
Komatsu and Vale (NYSE: VALE) are working together to advance the future of underground hard rock excavation by collaborating to optimize use of Komatsu’s DynaCut mechanical cutting technology....
Major Drilling results confirm rebound in exploration – as well as rising costs for miners
by Brena
Rebounding exploration activity has propelled Major Drilling’s (TSX: MDI) revenues and earnings to a nine-year high. In the company’s first quarter of fiscal 2022, ended July 31, the Moncton-based drilling company reported revenues of $151 million...
Chrysos raises $50M to meet PhotonAssay demand
by Brena
Australia-based Chrysos Corp. has completed a $50-million equity placement that will used to meet growing demand for its PhotonAssay technology from miners, explorers and laboratories across the globe. The ground-breaking...
IMDEX says BlastDog semi-automatic system prototype to be built
by Brena
Australian mining-tech company IMDEX has announced a major milestone for BlastDog, its breakthrough drill and blast technology. It is moving from engineering development to commercial prototype by...
Sandvik to acquire mine planning software supplier Deswik, launch digital tech division
by Brena
Leading mining equipment manufacturer Sandvik is acquiring mine planning software developer Deswik, a private company based in Australia. Deswik will be a key part of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions’ newly launched Digital...
Taking the plunge Down Under: Canadian miners and suppliers look to Australian market
by Brena
A rich and storied mining tradition connects Canada and Australia. Both share vast mineral resources, abundant infrastructure, effective regulatory regimes and mining codes, and supportive...
IDTechEx report: mine electrification offers prospect to sell renewable power
by Brena
IDTechEx, a market researcher, business intelligence provider and emerging technology advisor, has released a report on the growing electrification of the mining sector. Among many...
Ranked: Top 10 mines with the world’s most valuable ore
by Brena
Mining Intelligence data shows that Canada hosts several of the top mines by ore value In mining, grade is king. Across the commodity spectrum, some...
