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ENERGY: Schneider Electric and REV collaborate to provide solutions for western Canada
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Schneider Electric Canada, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, is enhancing its collaboration with REV, an electrical solutions provider based in Calgary, to provide cutting edge holistic solutions to meet customer demands. REV offers flexible,…
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WHEEL LOADER: Komatsu America introduces new WA480-8 model
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. – Komatsu America has introduced the new WA480-8 wheel loader. Equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emissions regulations compliant engine, this latest addition to the wheel loader family combines higher production with lower fuel costs, improved…
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EXPLORATION: SGS opens sample preparation facilities in Val d’Or, Whitehorse
QUEBEC – SGS Canada is opening a new sample preparation facility in Val-d’Or. The new laboratory is strategically located to service the growing needs of the minerals exploration industry in Quebec. Earlier this month, SGS opened a sample preparation facility in Whitehorse,…
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VALVES: New severe service guide from CGIS
VANCOUVER – When it comes to mining and mineral processing, there are a number of factors to be considered when deciding if a Severe Service Valve (SSV) or general purpose valve (GPV) is the right valve for your application. At…
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EARTH SCIENCES: Metal Earth, U of O study ocean crust for insights on VMS ore deposition
OTTAWA and SUDBURY, Ont. – Mark Hannington, Margaret Stewart and Justin Emberley from the University of Ottawa have partnered with Metal Earth to provide insights to ore deposits in the Superior Craton. The joint Modern-Ancient Ocean Crust project studies modern ocean environments to…
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PUMPS: GIW offers tips to prevent slurry pump abrasion and corrosion
In the long run, nothing is as crucial to slurry pump design as wear life. On any given day, countless particles and chemicals within slurry can wear down pump parts and negatively affect performance. The two phenomena most responsible for…
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AWARDS: Breaker Technology awarded Silver in science & technology competition
Thornbury, Ontario, – Breaker Technology Inc. (BTI) received the second-class prize in China Gold Association’s 2017 Science and Technology award for its contribution to improving underground productivity and safety, through its latest version of the Breaker Intel System at Shandong…
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EXPLOSIVES: Reduce overall costs and increase productivity with DigiShot Plus 4G
SALT LAKE CITY – Dyno Nobel recently launched DigiShot Plus 4G electronic initiation system, the newest and most sophisticated addition to the Dyno Nobel electronic line. This system, developed by Dyno Nobel’s joint venture partner DetNet®, is designed to help…
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SUPPLIERS: Weir completes acquisition of ESCO Corporation
The Weir Group PLC has completed the acquisition of ESCO Corporation, the world’s leading provider of ground engaging tools for surface mining and infrastructure markets, for an enterprise value of US$1,285m. It follows regulatory clearance for the transaction, which was…
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TRUCK: New high capacity MT2200 from Epiroc shifts into drive
SWEDEN – The new Minetruck MT2200 from Epiroc is now ready for rollout to boost underground haulage capacity and efficiency in mining operations throughout the world. The Minetruck MT2200 shares the same sleek dimensions of its popular Minetruck MT2010 predecessor,…
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MAINTENANCE: SGS and Baker Hughes Launch co-operation on predictive corrosion management
HOUSTON, Tex. – SGS and Baker Hughes, a GE company (BHGE), announced earlier this week a strategic alliance agreement (SAA) for the joint deployment and commercialization of BHGE’s real-time software and sensor-based predictive corrosion management (PCM) solution. Leveraging the capability…
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SAFETY: Provix releases new hot work camera with email alerts
ALLISTON, Ont. – Provix is pleased to introduce the Hot Work Fire Watch camera system with dual CCTV and thermal sensors. Using the system can eliminate the requirement to post a fire watch employee on welding and hot work job…
