Mining’s biggest risk isn’t the disaster; it’s the stopwatch
Catastrophic events get the headlines, but operational disruption is quietly driving the majority of mining losses, and most of the industry isn’t adequately protected against it.
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Will Owen, Editor of Global Mining Review, sat down with Rebecca O’Donnell, Senior Product Manager at Baker Hughes to discuss her latest article in the August 2024 issue of Global Mining Review.
Epiroc’s ‘smart’ surface drill rigs keep Fraser Drill Blast Management on the cutting edge
Michael Playfair, Marketing Content Project Leader at Epiroc, recently sat down with Bruce Fraser, Founder & President of Fraser Drill Blast Management Inc., to discuss his long-term partnership with Epiroc.
Andrew Neilson to succeed Jon Stanton as Chief Executive Officer of Weir
The Weir Group Plc (Weir) has announced that, following ten years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) during which time he has led Weir’s strategic transformation into a global mining technology leader, and 16 years with Weir, Jon Stanton will step down as CEO on 1 August 2026.
How mining can improve capital delivery and predictability
Darryn Quayle, Vice President, Resources, Worley, considers how trust in mining capital delivery can be rebuilt by strengthening front-end definition, leveraging technology, and committing to disciplined execution.
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World-leading research delivers commercialisable mining technologies
Researchers have delivered four world-leading mining technologies ready for industry trials, positioning partnering companies at the forefront of next-generation, data-driven mining.
Blickfeld and Ayavex Solutions partner to enable autonomous 3D load measurement in mining
Blickfeld, a leading manufacturer of high-precision 3D LiDAR sensors, and Ayavex Solutions Inc., a Canadian technology company that develops autonomous measurement systems for mining operations, turning LiDAR sensor data into operational intelligence across material handling and ground support, are bringing autonomous 3D load measurement to the mining industry.
Oil price volatility refocuses mines on economics of mine haulage
Tas Mohamed, CEO, Railveyor, explores how ongoing global energy uncertainty particularly rising diesel costs are prompting mining operations to reassess traditional haulage models.
Feeling centred: The zen of conveyor belt tracking
Dave Mueller, Conveyor Products, Product Manager at Martin Engineering, discusses the importance of keeping conveyor belts centred and moving quickly for ensuring high production, a low cost of operation, and a safer workplace.
American Pacific Mining nears completion of underground LiDAR survey to advance Madison Project development
American Pacific Mining Corp. has announced the initiation of a detailed underground survey programme at its Madison Copper-Gold Project located near Silver Star, Montana.
Triton Uranium commences development of The Atlas Project in Uranium City, Saskatchewan
Triton Uranium has announced the commencement of development activities at its flagship Atlas Project in Uranium City, Saskatchewan.