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3D laser equipped drone identifies location of ore pass blockages One of the challenges in underground mining is knowing the precise point in space or location of things: for example, mobile equipment, personnel, ore pass blockages and pillars.

Northwestern Ontario suppliers ideally positioned to serve growing list of mines in region The 2013 Mining Readiness Strategy commissioned by the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Committee (CEDC), the City of Thunder Bay and the Fort Willia

Local presence allows for quick response, single point of contact Two Sudbury-based mining suppliers – Ionic Engineering and Talos Steel – have joined forces to establish a presence in Chile.

Some mining supply and service companies in Thunder Bay are finding success developing innovative solutions to common industry challenges.

J.S. Redpath Limited, along with joint venture partners Tawich Construction and Norascon Mining, have completed the sinking of Goldcorp’s Éléonore production shaft to a depth of 1,180 metres.

Designation as endangered species requires mining companies to preserve bat habitats Over and above all of the other studies required of them, mining companies planning new and expanded operations or executing a closure plan are now expected to incur

Event to include presentations, workshops and peer-to-peer sharing on export market access A one-day Northern Ontario Exports Retreat for mining supply and service companies will be held for the first time June 17 in Sudbury.

Kapuskasing company wins three-year contract with Detour Gold It takes a lot of rubber to wheel nearly 20 million tonnes of ore to Detour Gold’s mill every year.

Drop in exploration spending, regulatory burden, energy prices among the major concerns The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines got an earful from disgruntled mining company representatives, prospectors and First Nation leaders at 16 public wo

Women’s workwear company unveils Coverguys The first time Covergalls’ founder Alicia Woods was on Dragons’ Den last fall, you could tell by the crack of the bat that it was going to be a home run.