Industry
Mining & Resources
Two workers killed in collision at Suncor oilsands mine near Fort McMurray
(CP) FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. – Suncor Energy Inc. says…
Alberta decision to open Rockies to coal mining to face court challenges in new year
(CP) EDMONTON – The Alberta government is to face…
Maintenance: What Does the Future Hold?
Technology moves at a fast pace, and companies need to adapt quickly if they want to stay competitive in the new marketplace. Maintenance is no exception. What was once an industry that saw maintenance professionals using metal tools and wearing a hardhat, are now more likely to use a tablet to check on their assets.
McInnis Cement plant in Quebec part of joint venture controlled by Brazilian company
(CP) MONTREAL – The Caisse de depot et placement…
Cameco suspending Cigar Lake uranium production after positive COVID 19 tests
(CP) SASKATOON – Cameco Corp. says it will temporarily…
Anglers seek protection for Alberta river they say is threatened by gravel plan
(CP) One of Alberta’s largest grassroots conservation groups is…
Suspended Ekati diamond mine to be restarted by Jan. 29 under new sales agreement
(CP) CALGARY – Dominion Diamond Mines ULC says it…
MRO’s 2021 Truck and Van Preview
While most models for 2021, have engine, package, trim, or colour changes, two of the light-duty pick-up truck heavyweights have made major changes to their vehicles.
Iamgold reducing underground workforce at Westwood after seismic event last month
(CP) TORONTO – Iamgold Corp. says it is temporarily…
Sherritt International CEO David Pathe stepping down after completing restructuring
(CP) TORONTO – Sherritt International Corp. says president and…
Workers recalled for potential restart of Ekati Diamond Mine after eight months
(CP) CALGARY – The owner of the Ekati Diamond…
Bearing Quality, Service Life and Fatigue Life
What does the user want? What does the machine
designer want?
Hundreds of coal mining jobs to end as power company switches to natural gas
(CP) CALGARY – Alberta power producer TransAlta Corp. says…
Iamgold suspends activity at Quebec underground gold mine after ‘seismic event’
(CP) TORONTO – Iamgold Corp. says it has shut…
Federal government tells Teck to improve water quality from two B.C. coal operations
(CP) VANCOUVER – Teck Resources Ltd. says it has…
Pilot Butte area gravel pit approved by RM of Edenwold
The verdict is in – RM of Edenwold council…
Mountaintop coal mine hearings to begin amidst fears of pollution, development rush
(CP) A proposed coal mine that would create hundreds…
MRO November 2020 Issue Available On-Demand
The December 2020 Digital Edition of Machinery and Equipment…
Stelco Completes Blast Furnace Upgrade
Stelco Holdings Inc., owner of operating company Stelco Inc.,…
Sany battery electric truck mixers
Sany has unveiled a battery electric version of its…
MainTrain Conference Goes Digital
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada held its annual…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s next big bet rides on better batteries
(AP) SAN RAMON – Tesla is working on new…
REED R2160 Thermal Imaging Camera
REED R2160 thermal imaging camera features a 160 x…
Saskatchewan banks on abandoned oil and gas cleanup
Saskatchewan is putting more money into fixing abandoned oil…
Liberals plan fund to spur green technology, jobs
(CP) The Trudeau government says it will launch a…
Lundin Mining reports fatal accident in Portugal, Brazil mine interruption
(CP) TORONTO – Canadian miner Lundin Mining Corp. says…
2020 PEMAC Award Winners
PEMAC Asset Management Association of Canada presented its annual…
Weekly Schedule Compliance is an Easy Tool but a Bit Tricky
Weekly schedule compliance is an easy key performance indicator (KPI), but a lot of people mess it up. We can use it to lock-in mediocre performance. However, when used properly, KPI can help boost our maintenance productivity.
German Technology Day Coming Soon
Six automation and advanced manufacturing companies based in Canada,…
Feds reluctantly approve Ontario and New Brunswick carbon prices for big emitters
(CP) OTTAWA – The federal government has reluctantly given…
