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ELEMISSION explores how AI-powered core scanning and LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) technology are transforming mineral exploration. Instead of waiting 30 to 60 days for laboratory assays, mining companies can now receive high-quality geochemical and mineralogical data within hours—helping them make faster, smarter exploration and mining decisions. Watch the full episode to discover h...

Every mining project is judged by its return on investment—but are companies focusing on the right part of the operation? In this episode of Mining NOW, host Rory Bamford sits down with Scott Martin, Sales Director Americas, and Stanko Nikolic, Director of Metallurgical Technologies from Glencore Technology, filmed live at CIM Connect, to reveal why the greatest opportunity for increasing project...

Maintenance teams in mining generate more equipment data than ever before—yet many operations still struggle with unplanned downtime, fragmented systems, and maintenance decisions based on fixed schedules instead of real asset health. In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Craig Banks (COO), Jean-Phillip Bouchard (Chief Sales Officer), and Eli Alston (VP of Product) from...

The conversation reveals why many feasibility studies may underestimate operating and capital costs, how mining-specific cost indexes provide more accurate projections than general inflation metrics, and why independent cost analysis is becoming essential for mining companies, investors, and project developers. Whether you're involved in gold, copper, or other critical mineral projects, this e...

Mining companies are generating more data than ever before, but without the right system, that data becomes a liability instead of an advantage. In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed at PDAC, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Elliot Flaig and Adam Dunstall, Operations Managers at Acquire, to discuss how mining companies can transform scattered geological, drilling, environmental, and operational d...

Filmed at CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the team introduces the latest Camel Combination Sewer Cleaner, including its new 16-yard configuration, advanced boom system, and sewer water recycling technology that can save up to 10,000 gallons of fresh water per day. They also take a deep dive into the Mud Dog Hydro Excavator, discussing its applications, productivity advantages, operator safety features, and what...

Discover why PhotonAssay™ is reshaping the future of geochemical analysis, where traditional fire assay still fits, and how faster, higher-quality data helps exploration teams reduce risk, improve QA/QC, and accelerate decision-making from exploration through grade control. The discussion also covers coarse gold challenges, large-sample analysis, automation, data confidence, and why technology ado...

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Rory Bamford sits down with Phil Franklin, Vice President of Business Development for the Americas at ZenaTech, Inc. / Drone as a Service, to explore how drones are transforming the mining industry. Learn how mining companies are using drone technology for surveying, inspections, stockpile measurements, mapping, exploration, environmental monitoring, and site ma...

Mining tire failures can shut down production, create safety risks, and drive up operating costs. In this episode, Christian Erdelyi, Technical Services Director at Kal Tire, explains how the mining industry is using AI-powered tire inspection technology to detect damage earlier and prevent costly haul road problems before they escalate. Kal Tire performs 1.8 million tire inspections annually and...

In this episode of The Construction Show, host Jerrod Downey catches up with the Reading Truck team live from the floor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Regional Sales Managers Scott Wright (Mid-West) and Tyler Hall (South-East) break down the game-changing features of the heavy-duty RM78 and RHD46 truck bodies (plus a look at the massive RHD67). Discover how Reading Truck combines 65+ years of American crafts...

In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Scott Maloney (VP of Downstream at Imperial Oil) and Lynette Lefsrud (VP of Sustainability at Finning) to reveal how Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility is changing the game. Discover how Imperial Oil’s Strathcona refinery is producing local, canola-based Esso Ethos+ Renewable Diesel that drops right into existing heavy machin...

In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed at MINEXCHANGE and hosted by Rory Bamford, Kendall Cole-Rae, Expert In Residence at Fleet Space Technologies, explains how Agile Geoscience is replacing fragmented datasets and slow exploration workflows with continuous, AI-powered subsurface intelligence. Learn how real-time sensing, satellite connectivity, and Digital Subsurface Twins are helping mining comp...

In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed live at MINEXCHANGE, host Rory Bamford sits down with Ralph Smith (Dassault Systèmes/GEOVIA), Tim Norris (Dassault Systèmes/GEOVIA), and Hannah Lang (MineSense Technologies) to break down a breakthrough integration connecting MineSense's ShovelSense sensors directly into GEOVIA Surpac's 3D mine planning environment. Discover how bucket-level ore grade...

Discover why MacLean Engineering is investing heavily in new facilities, expanding dealer and service networks, and introducing breakthrough technologies like the GR8 and ML5. Learn how customer feedback is shaping product improvements, how electrification and decarbonization are driving equipment development, and why solutions like the GR8 were created to help mining companies tackle real-world o...

Discover how WingtraRAY and SURVEY61 eliminate the need for extensive ground control point (GCP) deployment, helping contractors, surveyors, and engineers reduce field time, improve safety, increase survey accuracy, and accelerate project delivery. The conversation also explores the evolving U.S. construction market, FAA compliance, Operations Over People (OOP), innovation, partnerships, and how c...

With decades of experience helping organizations prioritize investments, improve project delivery, and optimize resource utilization, Rego Consulting shares practical strategies that help mining companies align projects with business objectives, eliminate inefficiencies, and maximize value. The discussion explores enterprise project portfolio management (PPM), resource planning, technology adoptio...

Discover how Fenner Dunlop's conveyor belts are engineered to withstand the toughest mining environments, delivering superior rip, tear, and impact resistance compared to many imported alternatives. The conversation explores total cost of ownership, real-world hard rock mining case studies, local manufacturing advantages in the USA and Canada, and how innovative products like Kordflex help ope...

Acuren delivers turnkey solutions that combine engineering, inspection, rope access, geospatial services, condition monitoring, risk-based inspection (RBI), and asset management into one seamless system. By eliminating data handoffs and identifying the highest-risk equipment first, Acuren helps mining companies make smarter maintenance decisions, reduce operational risk, and improve long-term perf...

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Magee, VP of Corporate Affairs at Taseko Mines, to unpack how the company is reshaping North American copper production through major developments like the Florence Copper project in Arizona—the first new major source of U.S. copper in over a decade—and the advancing Yellowhead Project in British Columbia, which could position Taseko as one of the largest cop...

As the world's leading supplier of heavy-duty conveyor belts for crushing, screening, recycling, washing, and road construction applications, Smiley Monroe shares the technologies driving their global growth. Learn how products like ZIP CLIP®, ToughFlex®, Integracleat®, custom endless conveyor belts, and rubber wear components are reducing costly downtime while improving productivity across some o...

PROK breaks down how engineered conveyor components—like advanced pulleys, HDPE rollers, and OEM-driven solutions—are helping mining operators reduce downtime, improve safety, and extend equipment lifecycle. From North American expansion to real-world engineering support, this episode reveals how smarter conveyor design directly impacts operational success. 🔸 Learn More about PROK Conveyor Equipm...

Discover how Binder+Co's innovative sensor-based sorting solutions use AI, NIR, VIS, UV, and LIBS technologies to improve material purity, increase recovery rates, and optimize processing costs. The discussion covers construction and demolition waste recycling, landfill life extension, resource recovery, screening technology, wet processing, sand recovery, and the latest innovations shaping th...

Advanced Navigation is redefining underground positioning with a breakthrough solution that combines a high-performance Inertial Navigation System (INS) with a Laser Velocity Sensor (LVS), delivering precise localization without relying on GPS, fixed infrastructure, pre-existing maps, or external aids. Tim and Ted discuss how the technology was successfully tested in Europe's deepest mine thro...

Worn slat conveyor floors, material buildup, frequent maintenance, and unexpected downtime can cost operations thousands of dollars in lost productivity and replacement expenses. In this episode of The Construction Show, host Rory Bamford sits down with Brian Handshoe, President of Kenco Engineering, and Randall Barrington, Asphalt Specialist at Kenco Engineering, to discuss how engineered wear so...

The future of critical minerals in the United States is being reshaped in southern Arizona. In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey explores the collaboration between South32 and the University of Arizona through the development of the Hermosa Project—one of the most advanced underground mining operations currently under construction in North America. At 50% completion, the Hermosa Proje...