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From vertical roller mills (VRMs) and horizontal mills to MHC cyclones and slurry pump design, Metso is tackling some of the biggest challenges in mineral processing. Learn how dry grinding technology can reduce water use, how better pump design and material selection can extend wear life, and how real-world applications have delivered 25% operating cost savings at Lakeshore Gold in Timmins. 🔸 Le...

Your construction site needs protection even when nobody's there. On The Construction Show, hosted by Rory Bamford, KamGard's David Tonsberg explains how The Watchtower helps contractors monitor jobsites with solar-powered surveillance, 24/7 monitoring, and real-time security alerts. Less guesswork. Better visibility. Smarter jobsite security. Watch the full episode. 🔸 Visit Kamgard to Le...

What if the mining wear problem costing you production starts somewhere you’re not looking? On Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Bill Lee and Liam Fuller of Soluroc to explore the challenges behind mining wear and abrasion. From identifying critical pinch and wear points to developing targeted abrasion solutions and using wear monitoring, the conversation looks at how mining operations...

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Ashok Kumar, Director, Technical & Projects at MSALABS, to discuss how faster geochemical analysis is changing the way mining companies operate. Ashok explains how PhotonAssay uses high-intensity X-rays to deliver results in under two minutes, while processing larger sample masses than traditional fire assay. The conversation als...

In this episode of Mining NOW, Victor Mwaba, Manager Metals & Mining at Emerson, and James Green, Business Development Manager at Emerson, join host Jerrod Downey at CIM Connect to break down the changing world of tailings management and recovery. They discuss how advanced measurement instrumentation, real-time monitoring, automation, and smarter process control can help mining companies impro...

What happens when rising industrial demand, AI data centers, energy storage, and heavy-duty applications all require more reliable power? Wolong Electric America is tackling these challenges with electric motors, power transformers, battery energy storage systems, generators, and advanced testing capabilities. Watch this episode of Building Energy, hosted by Rory Bamford, for an inside look at how...

What happens when a century of engine expertise gets a new name? Rehlko is moving forward as an independent company after its engines business transitioned from the Kohler brand, bringing its established engine technology into a new era of construction equipment and industrial power. 🔸 Visit Rehlko to Learn More: https://www.engines.rehlko.com/?utm_source=Crownsmen+Partners&utm_medium=YouTube...

From handling thermal extremes in Northern Ontario underground mines to managing huge autonomous fleets in the Alberta Oil Sands, Guillaume and Andrew break down the exact strategies used to optimize heavy equipment fleets. Learn how new lubricant formulations like Ultra Low Zinc (ULZ) gear oils and all-season mining greases are helping operators meet strict environmental regulations, extend drain...

Construction is going digital—and companies that can’t see where their equipment, assets, and crews are may be losing time, money, and productivity every day. Filmed at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Rory Bamford sits down with Jim Higby, Gilbert Solano, Cristian Zuniga, and Tania Fernandez to explore how connected technology, telematics, and asset tracking are transforming construction operations. 🔸 Visit Mot...

Mining equipment is getting smarter — but can AI actually prevent accidents before they happen? In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Chao Yu, Founder & CEO of LoopX, Connor Hamstra, Head of Systems Deployment at LoopX, and Ryan Payne, Asset Executive at Cementation Americas to explore how AI is changing safety across underground and surface mining operations. 🔸Visi...

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Dan MacDonald (CEO of BIS Safety Software), Vincent Galati (Lead Training Specialist at BHP Jansen), and Mike Schwarz (CEO of MyZone AI). Together, they break down how autonomous AI agents, generative content creation, and hyper-personalized learning platforms are solving mining’s biggest labor and compliance bottlenecks. Discover ho...

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey speaks with Nicholas Schur, President & Owner of Schurco Slurry, to discuss the specific product solutions engineered to solve these high-wear production bottlenecks. From heavy-duty slurry pumps to custom-engineered impellers designed for severe fluid dynamics, Schurco Slurry delivers targeted hardware built for maximum uptime. Nicholas breaks...

Global water scarcity and strict regulations are putting immense pressure on mining operations. Without accurate data, mines risk severe compliance issues and costly shutdowns. On this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey speaks with Victor Mwaba and James Green to uncover how Emerson's smart instrumentation provides the ultimate solution. By implementing non-intrusive flow meters and wir...

Jenike & Johanson tackles one of the biggest hidden problems in mining: material that refuses to flow. Blocked chutes, plugged bins, poor transfer points, inconsistent throughput, and material handling issues can cost mining operations time, money, and productivity. At SME MINEXCHANGE, Jerrod Downey sits down with Tracy Holmes, David Craig, and Carrie Hartford of Jenike & Johanson to explo...

Join host Rory Bamford as he sits down with experts from IFM efector to explore how digitized sensors, IO-Link integration, and specialized mobile machine controls are revolutionizing mining automation. From monitoring 7-kilometer-long conveyor belts in harsh environments to protecting heavy vehicles with AI-driven collision avoidance, you will learn practical strategies to eliminate operational f...

Discover how BreatheSafe’s custom 4-tiered solution—combining cabin pressurization, real-time telemetry monitoring, dual-HEPA filtration, and custom installation kits—slashes airborne dust exposure from dangerous spikes of 200µg/m³ down to near zero. Tommi breaks down real-world case studies from major mines across Australia and Canada, revealing how intelligent air systems auto-flush cabs during...

In this episode of Mining NOW, hosted by Gus Minor at CIM Connect 2026, DRA Global’s leadership team—Pierre Julien, Vikram Jayaraman, and Sehaj Anand—reveal their game-changing solutions to the industry's biggest bottlenecks. They unpack the massive shift toward Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), a collaborative execution model that eliminates vendor silos and focuses on "heads, not hats&...

Mining is facing tougher challenges than ever — from rising demand for critical minerals and increasing operational complexity to the pressure to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver better mineral processing results. Eriez is tackling these challenges through advanced separation technology, technical expertise, and decades of experience serving the global mining industry. In this episode...

What if your underground mine could detect people and vehicles before a collision happens? Maptek VisionV2X is designed to tackle one of mining’s biggest safety challenges: vehicle and pedestrian interactions in complex underground environments. The system provides visual and audible proximity alerts when people or vehicles enter warning zones, helping operators react before a dangerous situation...

Mining costs, safety risks, emissions, and equipment downtime can make every step from extraction to processing harder. Metso is tackling these challenges with a pit-to-plant approach designed to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and deliver more value across the mining lifecycle. 🔸 Learn More about Metso: https://www.metso.com/contact/contact-sales?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid-social&am...

Discover how Ausenco helps mining companies solve complex logistics challenges through integrated source-to-market solutions, discrete event simulation, digital technologies, and environmental assessment tools. Learn how advanced logistics modeling reduces risk, improves throughput, optimizes infrastructure investments, and supports more efficient mining operations across rail, ports, marine, and...

Construction companies are under constant pressure to produce faster, more accurate bids while dealing with labor shortages, rising costs, and outdated estimating processes. Many teams still rely on spreadsheets, manual takeoffs, and the knowledge of a single experienced estimator, creating bottlenecks that slow business growth and reduce win rates. In this episode of The Construction Show, host R...

Mining may be serious business, but this episode proves the conversations don't have to be. In this special Mining NOW Wrap & Tap episode filmed at CIM CONNECT 2026, hosts Rory Bamford, Jerrod Downey, and Roy Slack welcome Angela Hamlyn for a lively discussion celebrating 100 years of CIM. Between industry insights, laughs, and a few moments that feel straight out of The Office, the team e...

ESG Solutions explains how mines can move beyond simply collecting seismic data and instead transform it into practical operational insights. The discussion covers establishing seismic baselines before deepening mines, transitioning from open-pit to underground operations, monitoring crown pillars, managing blasting impacts, improving re-entry protocols, optimizing ground support, and reducing unn...

Water is the foundation of every successful mining operation. No Water, No Mine. In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed at CIM CONNECT, host Rory Bamford sits down with Amanda Alaica-Ciosek, Industrial Water Engineer, Ph. D., P.Eng. at Hatch, to explore why water management has become one of the biggest challenges—and greatest opportunities—in modern mining. As regulations tighten, climate risks in...