A 2020 look at mining safety in the U.S.
More than 13,000 mines are active across the U.S. Each day, more than 300,000 miners who drive the country’s economy, […]
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The unhealthy relationship between sugar and sleep
Sleep is essential for operator alertness. Drowsy equipment operators create unsafe mining sites, as they increase the likelihood of serious […]
Spotlight on the Zero Harm initiative in South Africa
Serious injuries and fatalities remain a problem for open pit mining companies. South Africa, home to several major mining operations, […]
Hexagon ‘the bridge’ for Chinese mine and university
For more than a decade, Hexagon has supported and partnered with mining schools and students via sponsorships, scholarships, software licenses […]
For reliability, think inside and outside the box
Mining operations are complex, comprising many moving parts. The technology that supports these systems must perform at a high level […]
Understanding the causes of workplace fatigue
When you think of workplace fatigue, you might consider the total cost to the company of lost productivity. But there […]
Up close with Personal Alert
Certain job sites are inherently more dangerous than others, and surface mining operations are no exception. Heavy traffic, large machinery […]
6 ways to capitalize on APAC’s coal boom
Coal production in Asia-Pacific is anticipated to continue rising through 2022 to keep pace with local energy and manufacturing demands. […]
What’s in a name?
Naming products is hard. Just ask any of the 500,000 businesses that open each month in the United States! Renaming […]
Viva Mining! Why we should be celebrating our industry
One of the best parts of being in Tucson is that we are immersed in mining culture. From the numerous […]