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Azomite: a full-spectrum reclamation soil additive
ML Agri Products in Slocan, B.C. has become the exclusive Canadian distributor for Azomite, a natural soil additive mined in Utah that restores minerals and trace nutrients to soil stripped by mining and oilsands operations. The product requires about 100 pounds per acre and is designed to accelerate revegetation and improve plant growth in reclamation projects.
BC company helps mining operations keep on truckin’
BC-based RIMEX Supply Ltd. has developed TyreSense, an electronic tire monitoring system for mining trucks that tracks temperature and pressure in real-time. The system helps mining operations protect their tire investments, which can cost up to $75,000 per tire, by providing continuous monitoring and alerts to prevent costly failures.
CIM 2014 convention in Vancouver May 11 to 14
The Canadian Institute of Mining (CIM) announced details for its 2014 convention in Vancouver from May 11-14, featuring the theme 'Mining 4 Everyone' to celebrate diversity in the mining workforce. The event will include technical sessions, workshops, an expo with 500+ exhibiting companies, and plenary speakers including government ministers and mining executives.
Lighter-than-air helium airships can ship heavy cargo to remote areas
Worldwide Aeros Corp. is developing the Aeroscraft ML866, a helium airship capable of transporting 66 tons of cargo to remote mining locations without infrastructure requirements. The company plans to build a fleet of 20 vehicles by 2016, targeting mining and military industries with significant cargo needs and infrastructure limitations.
Prospecting award goes to Saskatchewan uranium discovery
Ross McElroy, president of Fission Uranium, received the 2014 Bill Dennis award from PDAC for discovering the Patterson Lake South uranium deposit in Saskatchewan's Athabasca Basin. The high-grade, shallow discovery has rejuvenated regional exploration interest, with about 20 junior companies now holding significant land positions in the area.
Atlas Copco’s new rig control system wins an international award
Atlas Copco won a bronze International Design Excellence Award for its fifth-generation RCS 5 drill rig control system, which features improved ergonomics and simplified operation through multifunctional joysticks and a 15-inch touchscreen interface. The system is designed to accommodate the growing number of younger, less experienced operators entering the mining industry while increasing both productivity and safety.
Mining industry sees the benefits of fabric covered structures
The mining industry is increasingly adopting fabric covered structures as an alternative to steel buildings, offering faster construction times and easier site remediation. These engineered buildings can be constructed in 2-3 weeks versus 8 weeks for steel structures, providing significant advantages for remote mining operations with short construction seasons.
Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides full-service fluid-management services
Canadian Dewatering L.P. provides comprehensive fluid-management and dewatering services to mining, oil and gas, and construction industries across Western Canada. The company operates eight branches including locations in British Columbia, handling complex projects like moving 17 million gallons of water over 1,200 feet of elevation at a coal mine near Sparwood.
Communication solves problems
Omega Communications Ltd., a 35-year-old communications solutions provider based in Kelowna, BC, has expanded into the mining sector after serving various industrial clients including provincial ambulance services. The company provides voice coverage, recording systems, and custom communications solutions using brands like Motorola and Zetron, with crews capable of installing systems across Canada from Labrador to Banks Island.
Dynamic Specialty Vehicles Ltd.
Dynamic Specialty Vehicles Ltd. is celebrating 25 years of operation and expanding into the mining transport sector after successfully supplying seven vehicles to a large northern BC mining project. The company has joined the Mining Suppliers Association of BC and is targeting customized personnel transport solutions for mining operations across the province.
SpanMaster Structures
SpanMaster Structures, formed from the remains of Cover-All Buildings Systems, offers engineered industrial shelter solutions for mining and construction. The company has expanded its product line to include three building types and is growing operations with a new subdealership in Prince George, BC.
MSABC members keep mining at the forefront of innovation
The Mining Suppliers Association of BC showcases innovative mining technologies from its 200+ member companies, including ShearForce Equipment's Xcentric Ripper that can clear rock in 12 hours versus 3 days for traditional methods. The article highlights how BC mining suppliers are revolutionizing the industry with advanced equipment and services that boost productivity and efficiency.
Driller finds ancient fern leaf fossil
A Sonic Drilling Ltd. driller discovered a fully intact 80 million year old fern leaf fossil while conducting slope stability drilling at the Peace River Coal mine near Tumbler Ridge, BC. The discovery is significant as complete, well-preserved plant fossils from the Cretaceous period are rare finds even in fossil-rich coal mining areas.
Xcentric Ripper makes an impact in Western Canada
ShearForce Equipment has become the exclusive Canadian dealer for Xcentric Ripper attachments, which use patented Impact Vibration Accumulation Technology to outperform traditional hydraulic hammers in excavation and demolition. The tool is 2-5 times more productive than hydraulic hammers and is already being deployed across mining, forestry, and construction industries in BC and Alberta.
PDAC’s Field Safety Pocket Guide is a valuable tool
PDAC has released a waterproof Field Safety Pocket Guide developed in partnership with AME BC to enhance safety for exploration workers in remote locations. The guide addresses key field safety issues including working alone, wildlife encounters, heat exhaustion, and emergency response procedures.
Two new Cat Simulators are announced
Simformotion LLC announced two new Cat Simulator systems for mining training - a Large Track Type Tractor and Mining Truck simulator set in open-pit environments. The company also launched a $2,000 academic scholarship for students pursuing heavy-equipment related careers.
Fordia’s new Hero 9 core bit is tough
Fordia announced its new Hero 9 core drilling bit designed for very hard ground conditions rated 6-7.5 on the Mohs scale. Testing shows the Hero 9 has a 50% longer lifespan than competitors, with one bit drilling 1,111 metres in Australian trials.
Deeper, sturdier and lower impact
Argo has developed specialized amphibious vehicles for mining operations, with the Centaur 8x8 DT and Argo 750 HDi designed for extreme terrain access. The vehicles are being used by drilling companies in Ontario and have expanded internationally to Chilean copper operations, where they significantly improve operational efficiency.
Providing solutions for equipment protection
Clark Services & Insulations Ltd. has expanded from marine insulation into mining equipment protection services, providing Heat-Shield insulation blankets and Winkler Structures shelters to B.C. mining operations. The company recently supplied exhaust blankets to prevent engine fires at the Wolverine Mine in Tumbler Ridge and now serves the mining sector as roughly 15% of its business.
Real-time underground data in a box
Symboticware has been manufacturing the SymBot since 2008, a ruggedized industrial computer system designed for real-time data collection and transmission in underground mines. The modular system addresses mining industry challenges with energy, emissions, and communications while enabling better decision-making through real-time data analytics.
Liquefied natural gas engine technology is in the works for mining trucks
Westport Innovations is developing liquefied natural gas engine technology for Caterpillar's 793, 795 and 797 mining haul trucks. The HPDI technology delivers comparable performance to diesel with 25% fewer greenhouse gas emissions and potential fuel savings of $600,000 per truck annually.
Vale puts a breakthrough in mining to the test in Sudbury
Vale is investing $49 million in a demonstration plant at its Copper Cliff Mine in Sudbury to test innovative Rail-Veyor underground mining technology. The technology uses smaller tunnels and promises to double conventional mining advance rates from 200 to 400 feet per week while improving safety and energy efficiency.
The SAMSSA brings strength and prosperity
The Sudbury Area Mining Supply and Service Association (SAMSSA) has grown from 4 members in 2003 to 120 members in 2012, representing the world's largest concentration of underground mining expertise. Under executive director Dick DeStefano's leadership, member companies achieved $6.3 billion in sales by 2010, with exports growing from 3-4% to 30% of total business.
Structures designed with the mining industry in mind
Norseman Structures won the North Saskatoon Business Association Business Builder Export Award after acquiring Cover-All Building Systems in 2010. The company specializes in modular maintenance buildings and fabric structures for mining and oil & gas operations, with over 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity.
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