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On-Board Display Helps Lower Costs

Caterplillar announces the release of its FleetCommander 3.0 on-board monitoring and control system which includes software and hardware upgrades that expand the capabilities for improving day-to-day ...

Controlling Dust On Haul Roads

Cypher Environmental Inc now produces Dust Stop, a 100% environmetally friendly, biodegradable product designed for dust control on haul roads within and adjacent to mine sites.

Conveyor Belt Cleaning System

Flexco is pleased to introduce its MHS cartridge cleaner designed for conveyor belt systems.

Simulator Enhances Classroom Training

Immersive Technologies is pleased to announce the availabilty of its Advanced Equipment Simulator technology designed to increase the productivity of heavy equipment operators as well as improve safet...

Drilling Tool Handles All Ground Types

Fordia's HERO driller is a diamond-tipped tool designed to cut through quartz and all types of granite or equivalent hardness rocks and is well adapted for softer and abrasive ground as well.

Monitoring Mine Water Quality

Real Tech Inc provides continuous real-time and portable water quality testing instrumentation which allows for the quick detection of water contamination. The company's products can be used for various mine water applications to help ensure...

The Paths To Profits Cross Many Waters

I'm sure I'll have a lawyer or two correct me on this but it's my understanding that the law has for a long time considered water a 'dangerous' issue to deal with but at the same time, has also treate...

University Gets $10-M Donation

The mining department at Queen's University in Kingston has received a $10-million donation from alumnus and Kinross Gold founder Robert M. Buchan.

Minister Visits Prairie Creek Site

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non Status Indians, recently visited Canadian Zinc Corporation's Prairie Creek M...

There’s Nothing ‘Standard’ About Standardization

Experts and observers from six groups -government, industry, labour, consumer organizations, NGOs, as well as a group of academic, consultant, standards and other bodies -have been working intensively...

Understanding The Future Of Canadian Mine Water

As this natural resource becomes scarcer while demand rises, and at the same time it is becoming increasingly more contaminated, how we use, treat and manage this valuable resource will have a greater...