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Introducing Ice Storm90™
Coulson Ice Blast has developed Ice Storm90™, an environmentally friendly industrial cleaning technology that uses standard ice cubes and reduces water usage by 95% compared to pressure washers. The company has found strong market demand in mining operations where stringent environmental regulations and water-sensitive areas make traditional cleaning methods problematic.
The telehandler transforms the snow removal industry
Merlo announced its telehandler equipment offers significant advantages for snow removal operations, featuring 40% lower fuel consumption than competitors and the ability to operate 365 days per year. The company highlighted its range of compact to heavy-duty models with load capacities from 2.7 to 7.5 tonnes, positioning itself as a versatile solution for contractors seeking year-round equipment utilization.
All-new Brandt trailer lineup is a tough act to follow
Brandt Equipment Solutions announced a new lineup of Work Ready utility trailers available across Western Canada through John Deere dealerships. The initial four models target contractors and landscapers with payload capacities of 9,000-15,700 lbs, featuring 0% financing when combined with John Deere equipment purchases.
BKT earns SQEP silver award from Caterpillar plus approval of two Earthmax models
BKT (Balkrishna Industries Ltd.) received Caterpillar's prestigious SQEP Silver Award for supplier quality excellence at their Chopanki plant in India. The company also obtained approval to supply Earthmax SR 47 and SR 45 tires as original equipment for two Caterpillar dump truck models - the 60-ton CAT 773E and 40-ton 770G.
Mingle with miners during Minerals South
The 13th annual Minerals South Conference and Trade Show will take place November 7-9, 2017 in Cranbrook, B.C., hosted by the East Kootenay Chamber of Mines. The event brings together industry professionals from across southeastern British Columbia for networking, technical presentations, and a public trade show focused on regional mineral exploration and mining opportunities.
New Pitbull Grizzly Screen offers ease-of-use and serviceability features
Lake Erie Portable Screeners introduced the heavy-duty Pitbull PB148 Static Grizzly screen designed to sort oversize material before screening or crushing operations. The new screen features simplified maintenance with two-bolt bar installation and includes lift lugs for easy transport, targeting aggregates, mining, scrap, excavation, demolition and landscaping industries.
Carbon a key issue as global miners prepare to meet with renewables and low-carbon energy experts
The 5th annual Energy and Mines World Congress will take place November 27-28 in Toronto, bringing together global mining leaders and renewable energy experts to address carbon emissions and energy challenges in mining. Over 50 speakers from major companies including Barrick Gold, Newmont, and Anglo American will discuss low-carbon solutions and renewable energy adoption in mining operations.
Red Meters unveils new social media persona and product
Red Meters launched a new social media strategy to increase customer engagement across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. The company manufactures density measurement systems that provide real-time exact density measurements with +/-0.25% accuracy, serving industrial applications including mining slurries.
Fostering creative solutions to sustainability challenges
Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre, a BC-based non-profit, is connecting clean technology companies with resource industry challenges through its ARCTIC program. The accelerator has helped over 50 companies develop sustainable solutions including waste hydrogen capture for trucking and waste heat recovery for oil sands operations.
A simplistic approach to safety—Jannatec’s JAWS platform promotes underground mine safety
Jannatec Technologies has developed JAWS (Jannatec Advanced Warning System), a peer-to-peer proximity detection system for underground mine safety that requires no additional infrastructure. The system is completing trials with major mining companies showing positive results, with one of the world's largest miners planning permanent installation.
RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology
RECCO Advanced Rescue Technology has developed passive radar reflectors and helicopter-mounted detection systems for search-and-rescue operations. The technology can scan one square kilometre in 3-6 minutes and is being adopted by over 800 rescue organizations worldwide, with applications for mining operations and construction teams working in Canada's wilderness.
The CNRE Expo 2017 in Prince George goes off without a hitch
The Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) 2017 took place in Prince George, BC on May 26-27, 2017, attracting over 8,000 visitors and featuring 135 exhibitors across four acres of indoor and outdoor displays. The biennial trade show focused on heavy equipment and technology for Northern Canada's forestry, mining, and construction sectors.
Mining suppliers adopt a green future
The Mining Suppliers Association of British Columbia (MSABC) has appointed Rodger McLean as its new chair and is pivoting toward environmental responsibility and green technologies. The association is working with equipment suppliers to adopt technologies that minimize waste and carbon footprints while advocating for competitive fee structures and positive mining industry awareness in British Columbia.
New life for old technology
FLSmidth is developing large-scale filtration systems for tailings management to reduce environmental risks and operating costs. The company is demonstrating new filter press technology in Chile with commercial availability expected by year-end, while also advancing dry processing technologies like HPGR and VRM that reduce water consumption.
Volga-Dnepr’s quick-thinking will help Canadian iron ore mining project increase its 2017 production
Baffinland Iron Mines partnered with Volga-Dnepr Airlines to transport additional mining trucks to its Mary River iron ore operation in Nunavut via specialized cargo flights. The innovative solution involved 20 flights over four weeks in April to increase the truck fleet capacity and help meet 2017 production quotas after sea shipping lanes were closed by ice.
Veolia Water Technologies settles in at Brucejack Mine
Veolia Water Technologies has installed a permanent water treatment system at Pretivm Resources' Brucejack Gold Mine after two years of testing and using mobile treatment units during construction. The permanent facility uses Veolia's Actiflo technology and can treat up to 10,000 cubic metres of effluent daily, meeting strict environmental discharge requirements.
Water-based coal sample cleaning technology could eliminate economic risk of coal exploration
The Canadian Carbonization Research Association and Geoscience BC are jointly researching the Roben Jig, a water-based coal sample cleaning technology that could replace current chemical-based methods using harmful substances like perchloroethylene. The new methodology promises more accurate assessment of metallurgical coal quality and economic feasibility while eliminating health and safety risks associated with toxic chemicals currently used in coal exploration testing.
Alliance Magnesium produces its first magnesium ingots and also obtains a $4.1 million loan
Alliance Magnesium has successfully produced its first magnesium ingots at its Danville demonstration plant in Quebec after four years of development. The company also secured a $4.1 million loan from the Quebec government to fund operations and prepare for a $100 million commercial demonstration plant.
Multotec unveils two featured products and announces a new partnership
Multotec Canada unveiled two featured products at the 2017 CIM Convention and announced a new partnership as the official distributor of Kemix equipment in North America. The company introduced high-capacity cyclones and Kemix-certified Interstage Screening designed to maximize gold and silver recovery while minimizing processing costs.
Nemaska Lithium ready to deliver first tonne of lithium hydroxide from Phase 1 plant to a customer
Nemaska Lithium has successfully produced its first commercial shipment of 1.2 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate from its Phase 1 plant in Quebec, marking a critical milestone for the company's proprietary processing technology. The lithium hydroxide exceeded purification expectations and is being delivered to a customer for evaluation in lithium ion battery cathode manufacturing. The company plans to begin processing spodumene concentrate from its Whabouchi Mine in Q2 2017.
Rail cars arrive at K+S Potash Canada’s Legacy Project
K+S Potash Canada received the first 177 of 531 custom rail cars at its Legacy Project mine site in Saskatchewan, marking a significant milestone toward production expected to begin in Q2. The cars will transport potash to the company's Port Moody facility via newly constructed CP rail infrastructure, representing Saskatchewan's first new potash mine in over 40 years.
Cummins opens state-of-the-art facility in Sparwood
Cummins Western Canada opened a new 10,000+ square foot facility in Sparwood, BC on February 6 to serve coal mining operations in the Elk Valley. The upgraded facility consolidates previously scattered operations under one roof and improves service capacity for the region's coal mining fleet as coal prices increase.
Korite finds rare gems in Alberta
Calgary-based Korite has been successfully mining ammolite, a rare rainbow-colored gemstone found in 70-million-year-old fossilized ammonite shells in Southern Alberta's Bearspaw formation. The company estimates 50 years of reserves remaining and has hired 15 new staff in recent months with plans for 10-15 more hires over the next year.
The Age of Solar? Cutting-edge technology is helping to usher in a new era of alternative energy use
Rayton Solar has developed a patent-pending silicon cutting process that produces up to 100 times more solar panels using the same amount of silicon, with 25% increased efficiency and 60% lower manufacturing costs. The technology uses three-micron thick wafers from Float Zone silicon and could significantly advance solar energy adoption.
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