The new 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmet G5-01 with Adflo PAPR gives professional welders the ultimate in comfort, protection and adaptability. The Speedglas™ G5-01 marks the 5th generation of Speedglas welding helmets, introducing the latest in welding lens technology combined with powered air respiratory protection and flip-front functionality for grinding. The new 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty … Continue reading New 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Powered Air Welding Helmet G5-01 →

The adoption of digital tools is having a transformative effect on the creation of turnover packages for ever-expanding capital projects in a wide array of industries, including mining. Specifically, the bridging of quality and commissioning into one platform means project teams can now easily produce turnover packages that meet an owner’s strict guidelines and requirements. … Continue reading How to Tackle Your Turnover Package Challenges →

The following paper describes the ReCYN™ Process from PT Green Gold Engineering, which can help change the negative perception of cyanide in gold plant processing while substantially improving the economics of its use.

The “Internet of Things” (IoT) has already begun to change the way the mining industry operates through automation and remote operations. REMA TIP TOP has recently launched its latest innovation that promises to change the way mine operators manage their conveyor assets. REMA EDGE is the first full conveyor IoT solution. REMA EDGE is revolutionising … Continue reading The first full conveyor IoT solution →

Hydraulic systems can be found in almost every aspect of everyday lives. Yet, based on statistical evidence, many people, including those working directly in the hydraulic field, are still unaware of the severity of hazards resulting from the wrong handling procedures. In the two cases presented in this whitepaper, it is clear that there is … Continue reading Hydraulics the unknown killer: Proper training is the key to reducing injuries and fatalities →

To keep Anglo American Platinum’s equipment running and to maintain ingot quality assurance, the company used to collect operations data manually. It required many man-hours to extract relevant data from spreadsheets. As part of their digital transformation, the company created a platform to access up-to-date ingot and equipment life-cycle information to eliminate the manual process. … Continue reading The PI system makes data shine for Anglo American Platinum →

While heavy fabrication welding is in high demand, the pressure to cut costs and increase productivity are constant challenges for companies operating within this sector.

Syncrude introduces its mobile equipment events synthesis solution for analysis and reporting of mechanical events, and discusses its impacts on mobile equipment uptime, safety and operating costs.

As the mining industry transitions into production and capital expenditure falls off, efficiency is now critical. How do you save time, increase productivity, decrease disruptions and downtime, and improve asset utilisation all at once? To get maximum value from your investment, rugged tablets are a must. Download the resource to find out how they are … Continue reading 6 Ways Rugged Tablets are Changing Mining →

Syncrude has collected data from their haul trucks since the mid-1990s. Prior to implementing their Mobile Equipment Event Synthesis (MEES) solution, business stakeholders still used spreadsheets to analyze large sets of truck data Syncrude’s Mobile Equipment Events Synthesis solution makes the analysis and reporting of mechanical events easier,  increasing mobile equipment uptime, safety and decreasing operating … Continue reading Syncrude’s Mobile Equipment Events Synthesis Solution increases equipment uptime →

If you are involved in the welding industry, the new 2020 Welding Fume Update released by AWS is a must read. 

In my world, I’m often asked for a list of “best practices” when estimating or managing a capital project. Here are some thoughts, based on personal experience and discussions I’ve had with other folks in the industry. 

This white paper discusses the causes of belt mistracking and provides an insight into how to identify the causes, and which devices or systems can be used to prevent mistracking.

Want to learn more about hydrostatics? Our booklet covers closed loop pumps and motor information, and basic operation such as hydrostatic transmission, hydrostatic schematics and more.

In 2015, Barrick Gold produced approximately 6.12 million ounces of ore with more than 75% production coming from the Americas region. Their Goldstrike mine is the most prolific gold-mining district in the Western Hemisphere and includes the Betze-Post open-pit mine, a truck and shovel operation, and the Meikle and Rodeo underground mines. Ted Olsen-Tank describes … Continue reading The PI System Enables Sustainable Operations at Goldstrike →

Strata Worldwide is pleased to announce that the Strata HazardAvert TPL2 (tracking pad lamp) has been awarded Australian and New Zealand Ex intrinsically safe approval for use in underground coal mines in Australia and New Zealand.

The time has come for the construction industry to embrace emerging technologies. Too many companies are executing projects just as they did decades ago and risk falling behind the innovation curve. This article explains how adapting digital technologies can help you mitigate future risk and drive continued competitiveness. The construction industry is lagging behind other … Continue reading The Construction Industry Must Digitise →

While heavy fabrication welding is in high demand, the pressure to cut costs and increase productivity are constant challenges for companies operating within this sector. Improving the efficiency of welding equipment is essential for any operation, particularly in heavy fabrication welding such as mining fabrication, where a balance of robotics and skilled manual welding is … Continue reading World-first twin wire MIG solution redefines high deposition welding →

When matched with the right applications, metal-cored wire welding is a solution that provides a number of productivity and time-saving benefits.

Perhaps you’re an estimator who’s tried to use historical data to develop more accurate estimates. You’ve been plugging in some pricing and cost benchmarks, but you’re still not seeing the desired results. Read “A 4-Step Action Plan to Start Benchmarking Your Data” and learn to estimate with greater accuracy.