Mining

Drilling in the Valley of Gold

Canada’s first Epiroc Boomer S2 C arrives in Val d’Or, Quebec In English, Val d’Or translates to the “Valley of Gold,” and the city in Quebec...

Northern College brings the classroom to the jobsite

The Northern College Training Division is working to remedy a shortage of heavy equipment operators by bringing training directly to the community in need. When...

Atlas Copco adds new drill rigs to SmartROC series

The D50 and D55 are the latest drill rigs to join Atlas Copco’s SmartROC series. Both drills are rugged rigs, enhanced with the latest technology...

Ministers agree on growth plan for Canadian mining

Energy and mines ministers from across Canada have agreed to collaborate on a new minerals, mining and metals plan. The plan, which was agreed upon...

Goldcorp turns to AI for mine exploration

One of the world’s largest gold mining companies is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into its Red Lake, Ont. operation. For its exploration targeting, Goldcorp Inc. is working...

A better blasthole: Caterpillar’s new MD6310 drill

Building on the legacy of its predecessor, the new Cat MD6310 blasthole drill is reaching new depths. A key advantage of the machine is Cat Electronics, which...

A CLEER definition of Canadian mining

The electrification of underground mining equipment is at the forefront of the CLEER plan to reinvent the industry in Canada. The Canada Mining Innovation Council...

Images from above: new drone tech in mining

Equipment companies are increasingly utilizing top visual data-compiling equipment to not only get a sight of where they might choose to perform a project,...

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