IWL Steel Fabricators was originally established in the 1950s in Saskatoon, Sask. We are proudly 100 per cent Aboriginal owned by the Clearwater River Dene Nation of LaLoche, Sask. Clearwater River Dene Nation is the fourth generation of ownership at IWL, and is...
An engineered approach to solving dust containment problems at conveyor transfers
Safety and health hazards make containing dust and fines non-negotiable in today’s mining environment. Additional problems associated with dust include environmental risks, increased house-keeping, and damage to equipment, as well as loss of product. Identifying root...
Comairco: 50 years of expertise, innovation, and service
You can tell a lot about the passion and commitment behind a business when the retired founder still loves to discuss technical details with its current owners. At 77, Comairco’s cofounder Roland Nadeau enjoys giving a hand to his three sons, who now run the...
KPCL – Provisioning for our customers’ needs
In a previous article we explored the artistry of moving dirt with manpower and machines. In this article we elaborate on the behind-the-scenes planning and arrangements KPCL undertakes to secure heavy equipment in this capital-intensive industry and the staff...
Canpotex Agrees to Potash Supply Contract with Customer in India
Canpotex has agreed to a potash supply contract with its long-term customer, Indian Potash Limited (IPL) for potash shipments through to September 30, 2023, at a price of US$422/MT on a CFR basis. “Canpotex has reliably supplied India with high-quality Canadian potash...
Belt scraper innovation
On the important topic of reliability, we want to address the maintenance and protection of the conveyor belt system. When optimized, conveyor belts are the standard for moving bulk material around and out of a mine, through the processing plants, and out the loadout....
Mining Industry’s Role in Global Critical Minerals Supply Chain Prioritized in Budget 2023
OTTAWA, ON, March 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, the federal government has recognized the minerals and metals industry's central role in enabling the transition to a net zero economy and building Canada's future economy. "Without mining, there are no electric vehicles, no...
Power transformers experts for the mining industry
JA Tech Inc. Since our inception in 2003, JA Tech has established relationships in the potash industry built on trust. Our clients trust that we have the experience and expertise to keep their facilities operating day and night. As a provider of field, technical, and...
Heritage management is a process
By Jim Finnigan of Western Heritage While attending the Central Canada Mining Exhibition and Conference in Winnipeg this past November, a number of companies complained to me about the sudden appearance of heritage regulations in their activities and the unreasonable...
Mining expertise that runs deep
When selecting a construction contractor for your mining project, owners should prioritize contractors with diverse experience and capabilities Mining construction is for those who like to think deep. Mining projects are generally large, complex, and often built in...
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