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Driverless trucks: Peering into the technological future of the oilsands
Suncor Energy has signed a multi-year agreement with Komatsu to purchase autonomous-ready heavy haulers for its oilsands operations north of Fort McMurray. Testing will begin in Q4 2015 to evaluate the technology in soft-rock mining conditions, with implementation potentially taking several years if successful.
Aurora College and the Mine Training Society expand simulator training program
Aurora College and Mine Training Society are expanding their mining simulator training program in Yellowknife with new Cybermine simulators to meet growing demand from three major diamond mines. The program has successfully trained over 200 operators who have gone on to full-time employment, with plans for 15 trainees per program and three programs annually.
SMS Equipment is now representing Sandvik Surface Drilling equipment
SMS Equipment has been named the authorized distributor for Sandvik Mining Surface Drilling products across Canada, including blasthole drills, surface DTH drills, and top hammer drills. This partnership expands SMS Equipment's mining solutions portfolio and leverages their nationwide service network to support Canadian mining operations.
Ulmer Contracting is the Canadian Ultimate Crew Finalist!
Ulmer Contracting has been selected as the sole Canadian finalist among 8 North American crews for Vermeer's Ultimate Horizontal Directional Drilling Crew contest. The winner will receive use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II drill for twelve months and other prizes following a skills competition at ICUEE 2015.
New plant in B.C. for Sika Canada Inc.
Sika Canada Inc. is constructing a new 30,000 square foot mortar and concrete admixtures manufacturing plant in Surrey, BC. The facility will feature modular production equipment and will be the company's fourth Canadian manufacturing site, designed to improve product availability and reduce delivery times for Pacific Northwest customers.
Finning International Inc. makes a landmark deal with Kramer Caterpillar
Finning International Inc. acquired Saskatchewan's Caterpillar dealership from Kramer Ltd. for approximately $230 million, expanding eastward from Alberta for the first time. The acquisition gives Finning access to Saskatchewan's potash and uranium sectors, with major customers including Mosaic, Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan, Agrium, and Cameco.
SATcase provides global communication in remote locations
SATcase, a U.K.-based company, has launched a rugged device that converts standard smartphones into satellite phones for workers in remote locations. The device includes integrated safety features like SOS buttons, tracking, and silent alarms, specifically targeting geologists, seismic workers, and miners operating in areas without cellular coverage.
Haul truck tire drives more than three and a half times around the globe
Syncrude Canada broke a tire performance record when a heavy haul truck tire at its Aurora mine lasted 11,158 hours and travelled 147,426 kilometres before replacement. The achievement represents significant cost savings given each tire costs $65,000 and is part of Syncrude's seven-year tire management program.
Finning officially takes over the Kramer Cat® dealership in Saskatchewan
Finning International Inc. completed its $230 million acquisition of Kramer Cat dealership in Saskatchewan on July 1, 2015, expanding Finning's Western Canadian operations and adding 475 employees across seven locations. The acquisition provides Finning with access to Saskatchewan's potash and uranium sectors while maintaining Kramer's 70-year legacy of equipment service in the province.
Britespan Building Systems Inc. honoured as Industry Supplier of the Year
Britespan Building Systems Inc. was honored as Industry Supplier of the Year at the 2015 Canada Oil & Gas Awards ceremony in Calgary. The company was recognized for providing innovative, modular building solutions to the oil and gas sector with superior customer service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
BluMetric wins $3.2 million Vale environmental engineering contract
BluMetric Environmental was awarded a $3.2 million environmental engineering contract by Vale Canada Limited, with potential for five-year duration and future growth. The contract involves hydrology, hydrogeology, and groundwater management services for Vale's facilities.
Canpotex selects National Steel Car to manufacture 700 railcars for potash shipments
Canpotex has selected National Steel Car to manufacture 700 new potash railcars in a $70 million investment that will provide employment for over 400 people for seven months. The custom-designed railcars will transport Saskatchewan potash to coastal ports, continuing a 20-year partnership that has produced over 7,000 railcars since 1999.
Evolution Wheel conquers flat tires and poor traction
Evolution Wheel, a Manitoba-based subsidiary of Hird Equipment, has launched an all-steel wheel assembly system for skid steer loaders that eliminates flat tires and improves traction in rugged mining and construction applications. The bolt-on system takes 15 minutes to install and fits 98% of machines on the market, addressing critical downtime issues in the mining sector.
Maclean to showcase safety and productivity innovation at 2015 Timmins Mining Expo
MacLean Engineering is showcasing their new Mine-Mate BT3 Boom Truck with front suspension system at the 2015 Canadian Mining Expo. The innovation reduces operator vibration and increases productivity, with one mine reporting tramming time reductions from 55 to 37 minutes.
Fed. Competition Bureau greenlights Holcim/ Lafarge merger - with conditions
The Federal Competition Bureau approved the merger of cement giants Holcim and Lafarge with conditions requiring Holcim to divest all Canadian operations and some U.S. assets. The deal creates the world's largest cement company but requires asset sales to preserve competition in the Canadian market.
Software firm has developed groundbreaking solution for inspections
Field Eagle has developed an inspection software solution featuring a server-based template builder for machines and tablet-based field application. The technology appears designed to streamline equipment inspection processes in industrial settings.
Game-changing new technology for mines
Vancouver-based MineSense Technologies is developing revolutionary sensor-based ore sorting technology that can measure mineral content in real-time at mining shovels and conveyors. The company's MineSense Solution aims for commercial production in 2016, with testing showing potential for 30-60% operational savings and 15-30% revenue improvements.
Switzerland’s solar sunflower
Swiss company Airlight Energy, in partnership with IBM Zurich, is developing the HCPVT Solar Sunflower system that concentrates solar energy 2,000 times to generate 12 kilowatts of electricity and 20 kilowatts of heat. The portable system, designed to fit in a shipping container, is targeted for commercial release in 2017 and could provide power and water purification for remote mining operations.
Bel-Ray brings heavy-duty lubricants to mining industry
Lubricant manufacturer Bel-Ray has launched new heavy-duty Molylube SF 100 semi-synthetic open gear lubricants and mill gear grease specifically designed for mining operations. Field evaluations show the products can reduce mining equipment ownership costs by up to 35% while extending component life in extreme conditions from -50°C Arctic environments to high temperatures.
GE tests battery-powered loader dumpers at Canadian gold mine
Iamgold Corporation is testing General Electric's new battery-powered load haul dump vehicle at its Westwood underground gold mine in Quebec, marking the first such trial in Canada. The zero-emissions LHD operates entirely on battery power, eliminating diesel emissions while maintaining full operational capacity with 11,000-pound tramming capacity and 15-minute battery swapping capability.
Norseman Structures
Norseman Structures, a steel-framed fabric building manufacturer serving oil, gas and mining industries since 1921, is completing major projects including 20 buildings for a mining customer and 17 buildings for a pipeline company. The company emphasizes its 'Fiercely Reliable' brand promise and long-term customer partnerships as key differentiators.
Kamloops-based Moly-Cop will start construction this year on an expansion
Moly-Cop Canada announced plans to begin construction on a major expansion of its Kamloops grinding media manufacturing facility, adding a 4,300-square-metre plant with 25% larger footprint. The expansion will enable production of larger 6.5-inch SAG balls to serve growing Canadian mining operations and is expected to be completed in 2015.
Keeping it clean with magnetic filtration
One Eye Industries successfully implemented a high-flow magnetic filtration system at a diamond mine north of Yellowknife, exceeding guaranteed ISO cleanliness standards by improving hydraulic fluid from 25/24/16 to 17/14/10. The patented rare earth magnetic technology removes both ferrous and non-ferrous contamination to sub-micron levels, addressing premature equipment wear issues.
A secondary crusher comes to Copper Mountain Mine
Copper Mountain Mining is installing a $40 million secondary crusher at its Copper Mountain Mine near Princeton, B.C., expected to increase production to 35,000 tonnes per day by mid-2014. The massive cone crusher, standing 10 storeys high, will replace three smaller portable crushers and solve bottleneck issues that have prevented the mine from reaching design capacity since commissioning three years ago.
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