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The large modern mine is automated, and the maintenance staff are reduced, which means that the modern plant requires a closer cooperation between man and machine. Modern plants are also closely monitored off-site and in real-time for efficiency, metal accounting, and preventative maintenance.    The technology already exists where a ‘war room ‘ in a central location can monitor all of t...

Railveyor Technologies Global Inc. provides a sustainable solution for material haulage which is emission-free, battery-free, and autonomous. Railveyor offers an innovative system to move mining, industrial, or agricultural products over long distances with complex routes covering difficult surface topographies or underground mining applications around the world. We help modern mines uncover the r...

If you are in the oil and gas industry you know that the regulations with regards to waste gas treatment, is always changing and becoming more stringent. Reporting your waste gas emissions is a reality. Not all companies can afford to go net zero, as some waste gas is not pipeline quality. That is where Total Combustion Inc. comes in. Their team at TCI helps facility managers, operators, field sta...

Hexagons’s CIO – Chief Innovation Officer, Rob Daw joins Mining NOW to dig into “what makes a mine smart? Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software and autonomous technologies. They are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. Their...

RPMGlobal has been at the forefront of change and innovation in the mining industry for over 50 years. They have helped mining operations extract more value through innovative software solutions and mining experience. ​​Asset Management Solutions Expert, Andrew Johnston  Pre-Sales Consultant, Derek Polano joined Mining NOW to discuss RPMGlobal’s underlying principles of mining expertise, inno...

Monarch Tractor provides a farmer-first approach to innovation. This became more and more clear when Praveen Penmetsa - CEO/Founder of Monarch joined Agriculture Now to share their story, big wins, challenges, and plans for the future. Monarch Tractor recently  secured $61M in Series B Funding to accelerate production and deployment of their smart, driver-optional electric tractor. Praveen sh...

ARC Acid Resistant Concrete is a chemical and impact resistant polymer concrete overlay, specifically designed for mining processes and highly corrosive production environments. ARC is not a paint or coating. It is an ultra-high strength, acid-resistant concrete overlay. Business Development Manager David Wilburn joins Mining NOW to discuss various applications and installation methods, the produc...

Problem solving in the real world of heavy industry takes incredible amounts of planning, investment, and proven capabilities. CEO John Jickling and VP of Operations Bryan MacMillan join Mining NOW to discuss some of their most innovative and operationally challenging projects including implementing drones, robots, sensors, and AI. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/LXrMTcaJHL4

Diversity and inclusion is a topic that is heavily discussed that has garnered interest from the board level down to the employee level. DIAC co-chairs Theresa Nyabeze & Mohammed Ali have each worked in the mining industry for over 20 years and share their personal and professional perspectives on a topic that is no longer “why”, but has evolved to “how”. Concepts from developing policies down...

Mosaic is the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash. They employ more than 13,000 people in nine countries and participate in every aspect of crop nutrition development to help the world grow the food it needs. They mine and process phosphate and potash minerals into crop nutrients and then ship via rail, barge and ocean-going vessel to our customers...

Clichés seem to overshadow many corporate value profiles and company culture in brochures often feel like a perfect world simplifications to serving complex industries. Greg Gilland uses clichés then does something few of us can do, he unpacks why this phrase or ideal is a core part of his personal value system or the company he represents. Greg is MAXAM Tire’s Vice President of Global Agriculture...

ZeroNox provides a platform for clean energy technology to come to market. They are a first mover in the Off-Highway Vehicle and Heavy Equipment space utilizing electric powertrain solutions with Lithium-Ion battery technology, as well as other clean energy innovations. The goal of ZeroNox is to assist OEMs in integrating cleaner and higher performing technology into their products, as well as to...

This special episode features both the supplier and customer to unpack Rockmart Slate’s aggregate quarry located in Georgia where they use multiple Terex Finlay crushing and screening systems supplied and serviced by Finlay Eastern. Joining us from Rockmart Slate is David Robinson who focuses on providing the operations scope and market. Kelly Preston with Finlay Eastern lays out the equipment mod...

Silver production, Chinese new year, and 70 active drills; we cover a lot of ground in this episode of Mining Now with Lon Shaver, Vice-President. Silvercorp Inc. is a Canadian mining company producing silver, lead and zinc metals in concentrates from mines in China. Over the last 15 years they have produced over 79 million ounces of silver and 1.1 billion pounds of lead and zinc between their GC...

A division of Sailun Group, MAXAM Tire designs, manufactures, and distributes off-the-road and rigid haul truck specialty tire products globally. As a major specialty tire manufacturer and distributor, MAXAM’s tires have gone through some of the most rigorous testing thrown at them by Caterpillar, designed incredible automation systems in their manufacturing process, and implemented an in-depth cr...

Pronto has been working in autonomy for 15+ years, specifically on-road driving, giving them extensive experience in solving problems for really complex scenarios including high speeds and close proximity. Pronto believes that autonomy doesn’t have to be so complicated. In the mining space, there are many examples of mines needing a total overhaul of their operations to support autonomy, but Pront...

Live from MINExpo, Fenner Dunlop joins The Crownsmen Show represented by Scott Frenz and Geoff Normanton to discuss their “real-time remote access to your belt performance”, BIRDSi and belt durability within the mining sector as well as managing the recent supply chain challenges. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/31uMxMI73Tw

Successfully executing projects in the mining industry is extremely challenging. Head of Development at Waterton, Paul Nielson joins Mining Now to discuss some of these challenges including: Unique nature of each deposit Complex multidisciplinary work required to achieve sufficient confidence Complexity of scale -- lower grades mean higher volumes and large projects Not being able to choose where...

Accusteel is a leading provider of specialty transport equipment enabling their clients to move some of the largest machinery on the planet. Their Vice President Antu Chicahuala joins The Crownsmen Show to discuss some of their most stand-out projects across the mining, energy and construction industry including unique designs for on-road and off-road applications. From custom Heavy Haul Trailers,...

On this episode of Crownsmen Energy , Chelsea O’Connor, Business Development Manager at SFC Energy returns to expand on the company's off-grid power solutions and how it is actively driving change in the clean energy mix.  SFC Energy provides clients with highly reliable off-grid power systems using fuel cell technology.  These technologies assist companies in the industrial market to ac...

Fleets of heavy equipment in the oilsands, some of the most extreme weather conditions on earth, and remote locations with small windows to deliver. This in-depth interview with HollyFrontier’s Barnaby Ngai and Gord Susinski dives into providing technical support for multiple applications and specifications and the onboarding process for mining operations around the world. Watch Episode Here: http...

One platform to bring it all together. AUTOSOL helps to solve industry challenges by securely collecting, accessing, and sharing data at scale from all of the devices that comprise industrial environments.  Director of Technical Operations and Business Development David Blanco joins Crownsmen Energy to provide insight on how AUTOSOL is not just delivering data, but providing context enabling...

Today we are filming live from #Minexpo2021 with Kal Tire Mining Tire Group ! We will be joined by Dan Allan , Senior Vice President, Peter J Nilsson Innovation and Research and Development Manager, Scott Farnham , Director of Recycling Services, Marcus Jackson , Manager of Lifetime Tyre Service, and Mark Goode , Director of Business Insights. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/zaY5B0ltrik

In this episode we feature another game changer in the mining industry. GeoSLAM makes it easy to capture and connect data from the world around us. From the built environment to the natural world, GeoSLAM technology gives people the power to collect geospatial data from some of the most difficult environments, whether they are indoor, outdoors, underground – everywhere. Watch Episode Here: https:/...

Last summer the Alberta government released “Alberta’s Recovery Plan” to create jobs, build capital and diversify the economy. Key elements of this plan included creating jobs and investing in Energy and Infrastructure. This plan is well underway but also requires private industry (including the energy industry) to invest alongside the government. But, the investment and capital build environment...