Russian miners unearthed a gemological oddity—a type of rare diamond called a Matryoshka diamond. It is thought to be the only one on the planet and the first of its... read more →
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Roughnecks get a bum rap. That’s the message from Angela C. Angel, MSc, who is working with work camp provider Target Logistics to end the stereotype that many people have... read more →
Roy Slack has been honoured with a Lifetime Membership with Ontario Mine Contractor’s Safety Association (OMCSA), only the 11th person to receive the distinction in the 70-year history of the... read more →
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is hosting the International Shaft Design and Construction Conference in Toronto from Nov 18th to 20th this year. This is only... read more →
According to Newmont Goldcorp, Borden is Ontario’s ‘Mine of the future’ because of its digital mining technologies, low carbon-energy vehicles and modern health and safety controls. The mine is now... read more →
Pentium Hydro has secured a major services contract for the Tropicana gold mine in Western Australia. Pentium will provide dual rotary drilling and waterwell construction services at the Tropicana gold... read more →
Cleveland-Cliffs has completed the erection of a 457ft furnace reactor tower in Toledo, Ohio. The crane, which is reported to be one of the largest construction cranes in North America, has... read more →
Nothing could be worse in safety than a false sense of security. Somebody who believes they are protected by a certain piece of equipment might take more chances – even... read more →
Hard hats are a type of helmets worn in workplaces to protect the head from flying objects, collision impact, debris, and shock among other hazards. As one of the most... read more →
Best welding safety practices and equipment are universally applicable. Welding exposes everyone to similar hazards, whether you're responsible for safety at a large, welding-intensive manufacturing company, a billion dollar engineering-construction... read more →