Thanks to Immersive Technologies, mining professionals can now connect with leading experts in the field and build their skill sets in a controlled environment. Young professionals starting out in the mining industry face a steep learning curve. Once on the job, they’re expected to take on critical roles in a field that allows little room for error and that relies …
Learn More About Maine’s Big Plans for Freight Rail Upgrades
Planned freight rail improvements in Maine aim to better integrate the Pine Tree state into the national Class I network. State lawmakers and freight rail industry stakeholders working to improve Maine’s freight rail infrastructure are set to upgrade 75 miles of track between the towns of Waterville and North Yarmouth. While Maine currently benefits from the use of local and …
AI is Put to the Test in Ontario Nickel Mining Exploration
Advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning have the potential to control the costs of exploratory drilling and make worksites more efficient. Exploratory drilling is a necessary but costly expense for mining companies. While finding new drilling targets is essential to keep operations profitable, it can be resource-intensive to dig imprecisely. That’s why mining companies need to be confident about …
How to Grade a Dirt Road
Traditionally, grading dirt roads has called for motor graders and around-the-clock maintenance. Innovative, alternative methods — like those built by Midwest — make dirt roads stronger from the very start. Unpaved dirt roads provide municipalities and businesses alike with cost-effective and reliable infrastructure. From industrial work on and around worksites to recreational activities in the community, unpaved dirt roads function …
US and Australia Team Up to Capitalize on Rare-Earth Metal Supply
An emerging partnership between the US and Australia promises to change the market for rare-earth metals. Here’s what mining companies can do to prepare for it. From smartphones with longer battery lives to increasingly sophisticated military equipment, many recent technological advances can be traced back to rare-earth metals — elements such as lanthanum, cerium, and dysprosium. Due to the importance …