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Mining Now episodeAustralian Diversified Engineering Part 2: Precision Water Nozzles for Harsh Mining Conditions #337
Managing water on mine sites is a constant balancing act. Insufficient moisture leads to hazardous dust, while too much water can compromise traction and create serious safety risks for heavy equip...
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Mining Now episodeSafeGauge Part 5: Inside The Industrial Design Process for Precise Mining Tools #336
Unexpected equipment failure can bring operations to a standstill — especially when the machinery involved is worth millions. For many maintenance teams, traditional troubleshooting methods based l...
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Mining Now episodeAustralian Diversified Engineering: Exclusive Tour - Building a Premium Electrical Harness #335
Australian Diversified Engineering (ADE) has taken full control of its electrical harness production, bringing the entire process in-house and achieving an impressive 12-month ROI. In this episode ...
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Mining Now episodeEpiroc Part 3: One-Stop Shop for the Electric Mine: BEVs, Charging, & Infrastructure #334
What does it really take to transform a mine into a fully electric operation? The shift goes far beyond trading diesel machines for battery-powered equipment. In this episode of Mining Now, host Je...
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Mining Now episodeEriez: Revolutionizing Mineral Processing with HydroFloat & StackCell #333
Traditional flotation often fails to recover coarse particles, costing the mining industry billions each year. This problem, known as the “elephant curve,” represents one of the biggest inefficienc...
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Mining Now episodeOrica Digital Solutions 6: How Axis Mining Tech Revolutionises Mineral Exploration Worldwide #332
In this episode of Mining NOW, we explore the future of drilling in mining with Peter Leckie, Senior Manager of Product and Marketing at Orica Digital Solutions. We take a deep dive into Axis Minin...
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Mining Now episodeSMS Equipment Part 6: How Does Wabtec's Gen 3 CAS Stop Mining Collisions? #331
Could your mine's collision avoidance system actually prevent a catastrophe? In this episode, we go beyond the basics and explore the cutting-edge technology designed to achieve true zero-harm in s...
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Mining Now episodeNolinor Aviation Part 2: Flying Where Others Can't with the NOLINOR 737-200 Gravel Kit #330
Ever wonder how a remote mining site, hundreds of miles from the nearest road, gets its equipment, food, and people? The challenge of operating in Canada's far north is immense, requiring a unique ...
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Mining Now episodeRio Tinto: Driving Diversity, Innovation, and ESG in Mining #329
The mining sector is at a crossroads, grappling with a significant talent shortage. A major part of the solution? Embracing greater diversity. While women represent almost 50% of Canada's overall w...
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Mining Now episodeOrica Blasting Part 1: How WebGen Wireless Blasting Unlocks Ore Others Can’t Reach #328
"Mining operations have traditionally depended on wired blasting — a process that can slow down output, limit flexibility, and put teams at unnecessary risk. Orica is changing that with its WebGen™...
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Mining Now episodeWeir Part 2: Why Top Mines Trust LINATEX®, WARMAN®, & CAVEX® #327
On this episode of Mining NOW, Weir experts Shane Williams and Nick Lancaster share how the company’s latest innovations are reshaping mine site performance. From WARMAN® slurry pumps to CAVEX® hyd...
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Mining Now episodeMetso: Proven and Trusted End-to-End Mining Solutions - From Crushing to Filtration #326
In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey talks with METSO leaders Robert Wakefield (Mineral Sales Director) and Jose Cirujano (Regional Sales Manager, Pumps & Cyclones) to explore how ...
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Mining Now episodeAMPS Part 2: Training the Next Generation of Mining Engineers #325
The mining industry is grappling with a critical workforce shortage as experienced engineers and geologists retire, leaving a gap that incoming professionals are struggling to fill. This growing sk...
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Mining Now episodeGlobal Victoria Part 4: Mining Expansion feat Duratray, Don Kyatt, & Gekko Systems #324
How are global mining companies tackling some of the industry’s most urgent challenges—like equipment customization, critical mineral processing, and distribution inefficiencies—while simultaneousl...
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Mining Now episodeGlencore Technology 6: How Innovation is Transforming Mining ft. Hudbay Minerals & Agnico Eagle #323
Innovative partnerships are reshaping the future of copper processing. In a recent Mining NOW episode, Roy Slack speaks with industry leaders Scott Martin (Glencore Technology) and Chris Marion (Hu...
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Mining Now episodeAustin Powder Part 3: Smarter Tunnel Blasting for Safer Underground Mining #322
What Does It Take to Execute Safe and Precise Underground Blasting? Underground mining demands more than just technical expertise—it requires precision, trust, and the right tools. In a recent feat...
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Mining Now episodeOrica Part 5: How BlastIQ Is Transforming Drilling & Blasting in Mining #321
Underground mining presents unique challenges—complex operations, high risk, and often outdated workflows relying on paper trails and manual approvals. These issues can lead to inefficiencies, dela...
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Mining Now episodeAspire Limited: ESG Leadership in Mongolia’s Coking Coal Mining Sector #320
What does it take to develop one of the world's largest undeveloped premium coking coal deposits—while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles? In ...
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Mining Now episodeEMIT Canada: Robotic Blasthole Drill Rig System Eliminates Dangerous Manual Labor #319
Working with heavy steel components on blasthole drill rigs is among the riskiest tasks in surface mining. It demands significant physical effort, extended time on task, and often requires a team o...
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Mining Now episodeHatch: Why Mines Are Switching to Battery Electric Vehicles #318
Mining faces a major challenge: deep, aging mines with rising ventilation costs and heat issues. But what if the solution is already here? In this episode of Mining NOW, Ryan Lafreniere from Hatch ...
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Mining Now episodeMEGA-Drain Part 2: Breakthrough in Mining Water & Tailings Management #317
MegaDrain’s CEO, Robert Kibel, shares how the company’s innovative gravity-driven drainage systems are reshaping efficiency in the mining sector. Unlike traditional methods that falter under weight...
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Mining Now episodeDRA Global Part 3: Revolutionizing Mining Operations with AI & Innovation #316
Mining projects often encounter significant challenges—expensive delays, inefficient operations, and the difficulty of transforming resources into revenue-generating assets. In a recent Mining NOW ...
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Mining Now episodeEVIDENT Scientific Part 2: Revolutionizing Rare Earth Detection with the Vanta Max XRF Analyzer #315
Rare earth elements are essential to technologies ranging from smartphones to renewable energy systems—but detecting them in the field has always been difficult. Traditional XRF analyzers often fal...
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Mining Now episodePolydeck Part 3: Solving Mining’s Toughest Screening Challenges #314
Screen downtime is a major obstacle in mining, often caused by issues like wet ore, blinding, and premature screen wear. Polydeck is addressing these challenges head-on with innovative screen media...
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