Technology

Advancements in technology used in mining and exploration are allowing companies to improve the bottom line and even revisit mine sites and properties that had previously been deemed unprofitable. And in order to move towards operating with a smaller environmental footprint, many companies are using innovation to help them achieve their goals.  

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Eden Yesh
Renewable Energy, Technology This Invermere, B.C. thought leader’s motto could be “bringing power to the people”

Eden Yesh is decentralizing energy and finance systems through community investment cooperatives and his solar businesses

by Virginia Rasch
Kendra Johnston is the president and CEO of the Association for Mineral Exploration.
Education, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology The Association of Mineral Exploration leads through change

Kendra Johnston, CEO of AME, likens the Canadian mining and energy conferences to family reunions because of the meaningful relationships developed during camp

by Timothy Fowler
A lit-up, three-sided sign with a light on top and the numbers 8016 on the side.
Products & equipment, Technology, British Columbia How a small family business became a successful manufacturer within the mining industry

Trevor Rurak, manager at Ralph’s Radio Ltd. in Vancouver, B.C., supplies ID signs to major mining companies

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Picture of Mineral Insights optic device.
Mines, Products & equipment, Technology Mineral Insights sheds light on exploration

By analyzing the unique visible light signature of minerals, James Kendall's innovative device saves the mining industry time

by Julie Matchett
Logo for the Future of Mining America conference.
Exploration, Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global Future of Mining Americas returns to Denver with a focus on digitization, innovation and the future

With over 250 professionals expected to be in attendance, the Future of Mining is a great opportunity for those interested in new ideas, strategies and concepts

example screen of the app giving information on mine capacity
Technology VRIFY Deal Room “Like a Dating App for Miners”

VRIFY Technology Inc. of Vancouver has developed an online digital tool for the mining industry.

by Peter Caulfield
A silvery-coloured diamond on a pile of dark, fine rock rubble
Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology Newest diamonds for industry

They’re not the sparkling, “put a ring on it” kind, but these diamonds have huge value for all kinds of industries.

by Marie Milner
John Hull, founder and chief technology officer of Hifi Engineering Inc.
Technology Fibre optics grows beyond telecom

John Hull, founder and CTO of Hifi Engineering, discusses Hifi’s innovative use of fibre optics for distributed monitoring in the energy and mining industries.

by Jamie Schmidt
Construction vehicles clearing land.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, British Columbia TNDC to provide fibre optic communication to Iskut and Dease Lake in northwest British Columbia

Funding is being provided though the Government of Canada’s Connect to Innovate Program

trucks operating at the teck mine
Technology Mining is a high-tech industry

A look at high-tech mining in the Kootenays.

by Michael Goehring
Eagle Graphite group shot of employees.
Mining Insider, Mines, Sustainability & environment, Technology, British Columbia Kootenay-based technology could expand clean vehicle range

Eagle Graphite will produce silicon/graphite battery anodes using its quarry in Passmore

A haul truck is being loaded at one of Conuma Coal’s mines near Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Education, Energy, Mines, Safety, Sustainability & environment, Technology Powering the future

The Coal Association of Canada supports the coal industry through challenges arising from innovation and advances in technology.

by Marie Milner
Los Bronces floating PV plant using Hydrelio® technology, Chile.
Mining Insider, Mines, Renewable Energy, Technology, Global Chile’s innovative Floating PV Project on AngloAmerican’s tailings pond

As part of a Chilean energy revolution, the project stands for a deep change in society in the country and the opening of a promising new market.

A scientist looking into a microscope.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global Good Jobs, Competitive Pay, Interesting Work - Why Aren’t Women Applying?

Engineers and geoscientists encourage more women to enter professions

Goldcorp sets the stage for pioneers of mining innovation to the #DisruptMining event.
Mines, Technology, Global Andritz wins 2019 Goldcorp #DisruptMining contest

Andritz Automation’s artificial intelligence learns mineral processing like self-driving cars learn to operate safely

by Timothy Fowler
Cummins graphic showing truck.
Mining Insider, Company Profiles, Mines, Technology, Global Cummins turns 100

Celebrating a centennial and looking ahead to the next 100 years

by Blair Claflin, Director of Sustainability Communications, Cummins Inc.
Even among robotic inspectors, Avestec’s drones are equipped with unique features that allow for an even greater range of abilities.
Products & equipment, Technology The role of robots: “No human, no incident, no death.”

Reza Tavakoli, president and CEO of Avestec Inc., has developed drones that inspect industrial assets safer, faster and more accurately than do the alternatives

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The La Loutre property, showing a lake shore with trees.
Exploration, Minerals, Mines, Renewable Energy, Technology, Global, Quebec A miracle metal

A. Paul Gill, CEO of Lomiko Metals, Inc., is excited about the company’s graphite-bearing La Loutre project in Quebec

by A. Paul Gill
The stage was set for #DisruptMining in 2018.
Mines, Products & equipment, Sustainability & environment, Technology, Global Meet Goldcorp’s three finalists in #DisruptMining

Meet three finalists in Goldcorp’s #DisruptMining rumble for a $1,000,000 investment.

by Timothy Fowler
Applying the physical tracers to Fura’s sample emerald rough from the Coscuez Emerald Mine.
Mining Insider, Mines, Technology, Global Fura pilots Provenance Proof Blockchain to promote transparency in coloured gemstone industry

The Provenance Proof Blockchain is designed to promote industry transparency across all stakeholders, from mine to consumer

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