< Previous40 Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter WHA T'S UP ONLINE rom June 7 to 9, Ontario Mine Rescue hosted the provincial competition at Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury and announced the winners at a banquet on the final evening. “The invitation- only event marks the final month of the annual mine rescue volunteer training cycle,” said Ted Hanley, Vice President, Mine Rescue. “And the provincial competition brings together all of the district winners and challenges them to resolve an advanced mine emergency.” Unlike the District Competitions, which are held in spectator-friendly hockey arenas with a maze of simulated mine workings constructed on the arena floor, the Provincial Competition sends teams into an actual operating underground mine. “Spectators viewed the teams via camera feed to surface,” said Hanley. “Each team navigates the mine and attempts to solve a variety of mine hazards using their knowledge, skills, and abilities to evacuate the workers trapped underground and restore the mine to safe working conditions. Skills are tested in as realistic a scenario as possible to help ensure they are prepared for future mine emergencies.” Technical judges hidden throughout the mine evaluate teams against a pre- determined list of criteria based on the policies and procedures of the provincial mine rescue guidelines. The scenario this year included the construction of ventilation infrastructure, the application of first aid to injured miners, Ontario Mine Rescue Competition Winners Announced This article was featured on the Canadian Mining Magazine website on July 28, 2022. To learn how your expertise can be showcased on the site, email sales@matrixgroupinc.net. Check out more great blogs at www. canadianminingmagazine.com/blog. Ontario Mine Rescue 2022 provincial competition champion is Newmont Musselwhite Mine, Red Lake District, from left to right: Vice Captain Philip Mullin, Briefing Officer Ryan Lepage, Alexa Dumaine, Jimmy Sinclair, Captain Jack Lawson, Nick Gosselin, Scott Lawson, and Taylor Poling. the use of specialty mine rescue equipment, and the challenge of detecting contaminated mine ventilation and making it safe. “Ontario Mine Rescue is proud to report that all seven of the highly skilled participating teams successfully resolved the emergency,” says Hanley. “Each team is evaluated on the strength of their strategy and use of safe procedures.” Please see the sidebar for results! In May, Shawn Rideout, Chief Mine Rescue Officer at Ontario Mine Rescue, and Stephanie Bleker, Manager of Vale Totten Mine, received the Mining Safety Leadership Medal from the Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum at its annual convention awards gala. The award was in recognition of the planning and execution of the safe evacuation of 39 miners from Vale’s Totten Mine, September 26-29, 2021. Since 1929, the Ontario Mine Rescue program has been a standardized province- wide collaboration between all mine operators working to ensure emergency response capability and reduce the risk profile of the work performed by more than 900 Ontario volunteer responders. The 2022 Ontario Mine Rescue provincial competition was held in June at the Vale’s Creighton Mine in Sudbury. Six teams tested their skills in a simulated mine rescue underground, with Compass Minerals Goderich Mine Captain David Kelly pictured above. The team from Newmont Musselwhite Mine won the coveted gold hardhats and trophy this year. By Meg Parker, Workplace Safety NorthVisit us online at www.CanadianMiningMagazine.com 41 And the Winners Are… The winners of this year’s event, with the Provincial Champions taking home the coveted gold hard hats, were as follows: Provincial Champions 1st Overall – Newmont Musselwhite Mine, Red Lake District Captain - Jack Lawson #2 – Taylor Poling #3 – Alexa Dumaine #4 – Scott Lawson Vice-Captain - Philip Mullin #6 – Jimmy Sinclair Briefing Officer – Ryan Lepage #7 – Nick Gosselin Coaches – Chris Horde and Gabe Roy Mine Rescue Officers – Kurtis Atkinson and Jeff Farquharson 2nd Overall – Impala Canada Lac des Isles Mine, Thunder Bay District Team Firefighting Award – Newmont Musselwhite Mine, Red Lake District Team First Aid Award – Lakeshore Gold Timmins West & Bell Creek Mines, Timmins District Team Special Equipment Award – Newmont Musselwhite Mine, Red Lake District Team Theory Exam Award – Lakeshore Gold Timmins West & Bell Creek Mines, Timmins District Additional competing teams Barrick Hemlo Williams Mine, Algoma District Alamos Gold Young-Davidson Mine, Kirkland Lake District Compass Minerals Goderich Mine, Southern District Onaping District – Did Not Qualify Individual Technician Competition results 1st – Garry Bennett, Alamos Gold, Young-Davidson Mine, Kirkland Lake District 2nd – Jean Yves Doiron, Vale Sudbury Operations, Sudbury District 3rd – Darren Bullied, Evolution Mining Red Lake Gold Mines, Red Lake District Additional individual technician competitors Monika Jorgenson, Impala Canada Lac des Isles Mine, Thunder Bay District James Greer, Wesdome Gold Mines Eagle River Mine, Algoma District Michael Bennett, Glencore Kidd Mine, Timmins District Jim Ahrens, Compass Minerals Goderich Mine, Southern District Ontario Mine Rescue, a part of Workplace Safety North (WSN), has trained and equipped thousands of volunteers who have fought fires, rescued injured personnel, and responded professionally to a wide array of incidents in the province’s mines over the past eight decades. For more information, visit www. workplacesafetynorth.ca/subsite/ontario- mine-rescue. M AN INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT, WORKPLACE SAFETY NORTH (WSN) IS ONE OF FOUR SECTOR- BASED HEALTH AND SAFETY ASSOCIATIONS IN ONTARIO. HEADQUARTERED IN NORTHERN ONTARIO, WSN PROVIDES PROVINCE-WIDE MINISTRY-APPROVED WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING AND SERVICES FOR THE MINING AND FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES. WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALISTS LOCATED ACROSS THE PROVINCE, WSN AND ITS LEGACY ORGANIZATIONS HAVE BEEN HELPING MAKE ONTARIO WORKPLACES SAFER FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS. A LEADING PROVIDER OF HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING AND CONSULTING, BUSINESSES CALL UPON WSN FOR EXPERT ADVICE AND INFORMATION. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.WORKPLACESAFETYNORTH.CA.42 Connect with us on Facebook and TwitterVisit us online at www.CanadianMiningMagazine.com 43 T OOLS OF THE TRADE KOMATSU AND CUMMINS TO COLLABORATE ON ADVANCING ZERO EMISSIONS MINING HAUL TRUCKS Komatsu, a global provider of equipment and services for the construction and mining industries and Cummins, a global power leader, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of zero-emissions haulage equipment. Building on a legacy of diesel engine partnership across a wide variety of mining and construction equipment, Cummins and Komatsu will initially focus on zero emissions power technologies including hydrogen fuel cell solutions for large mining haul truck applications. “Cummins has been a long-term partner of Komatsu and has been investing in the key technologies required to support the energy transition in mining,” said Masayuki Moriyama, President of Komatsu’s Mining Business Division. “These are critical technologies for helping mining customers reduce carbon emissions and accelerate carbon neutrality. Building on our partnership with Cummins, we are working to accelerate sustainable solutions for our customers.” The collaboration with Cummins is part of Komatsu’s efforts to provide zero emissions solutions for its global customers. Moving forward, Komatsu intends to explore further possibilities in zero emissions mining haul truck development. www.komatsu.com / www.cummins.com IMPROVED QUARRY AND UNDERGROUND MINING TIRE CAPACITY Michelin North America, Inc. has launched the Michelin® X® Mine D2 Extra Load L5 *** 35/65R33 tire, an improved version of one of its most popular mining tires. The new tire, developed to perform in quarry and underground mining applications, is designed to withstand the most aggressive mining environments and has the capacity to carry heavier loads. “Michelin is extremely proud of this tire because of the increased benefit it offers our customers,” said Sarah Robinson, segment manager of mining for Michelin North America. “The new X Mine D2 Extra Load tire improves upon the well-regarded and trusted X Mine D2 tire, as it increases the load capacity by 16 per cent, from 28,000 kg (30.86 U.S. tons) to 32,500 kg (35.82 tons)." The new tire is available to order in North America through local tire sales representatives in July, with deliveries beginning in August. https://business.michelin.ca/en/mining-quarries ACCURATE AND RELIABLE CARBON SULPHUR ANALYSIS The elemental analyzer Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-i measures the carbon and sulfur concentration in predominantly inorganic samples through combustion in an induction furnace and the subsequent analysis of the gaseous combustion products carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide. The high temperature of more than 2,000°C ensures complete decomposition of the sample and thus reliable and accurate elemental analysis over a wide concentration range. The Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-i is available as a single-element analyzer for carbon or sulfur only, or in a configuration for simultaneous measurement of both carbon and sulfur. It uses up to four IR cells which can be configured according to customer requirements. The longer the cell, the more sensitive it is, for low concentrations (10 ppm). The Eltra ELEMENTRAC CS-i meets and exceeds the requirements of all common standards for carbon and sulfur measurement, such as ASTM E1019, DIN EN ISO 153. Autoloaders are offered for high productivity volume operations. Check out the full range of Eltra analyzers on the website. www.romquest.com CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR ALCOHOL OR DRUGS. Twenty-one per cent of employees will experience challenges with substance use, but only one in 10 will get help. ALAViDA, a LifeSpeak company, is the modern evidence-based approach for all substances – alcohol and drugs. It’s 100 per cent confidential and can be accessed remotely from Nunavut to Newfoundland, allowing your employees a rarity: to get help pre- disability, before use escalates to a crisis. The choice of mining companies, major Canadian police forces, national law firms, large hospital networks and educational institutions, ALAViDA’s model allows workers to access a specialized care team and resources available 24/7 so they get help while over 95 per cent remain on the job. Your team deserves proactive care. It’s good for your team, and also good for business. Effective substance use treatment nets an astounding 565 per cent return on investment. Your employees are worth it. www.alavida.com44 Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter CALEND AR OF EVENT S Oil Sands Conference & Tradeshow September 14-15, 2022 Fort McMurray, Alberta Since 1985, the Oil Sands Conference & Trade Show is the only industry event that connects operators with new innovations, products, and services in the marketplace. The need for Canadian oil remains high and will continue for decades to come. As the industry embraces cleaner technologies, more automated processes, and innovative ways to maintain efficient production, the market opportunities continue to be considerable. The Oil Sands Conference & Trade Show is the source for innovations, technologies, and solutions that drive production, lower costs, protect employees and the environment. Get face-to-face with industry leaders and influencers at the only event that connects to the Canadian oil sands industry. https://oilsandstradeshow.com Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability / Mine Operators Conference (MEMO) September 18-21, 2022 Sudbury, Ontario / Virtual Maintenance, Engineering & Reliability/ Mine Operators (MEMO 2022) is a virtual conference hosted in Sudbury, in partnership with CIM. The theme is Perseverance in a New World, which aligns with the current climate and how adaptable the mining industry has become. The technical and social program will allow you to gain more kwnowledge and experience as we brave this new world. The three days of technical presentations will provide you with the opportunity to learn about many of the new technologies and innovations in the mining industry. http://memo2022.cim.org Redefining Electrical Metals Conference September 19-20, 2022 Calgary, Alberta This conference is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the Canadian Mining sector profiling visionary speakers, key authorities on exploration technology and Canadian Mining companies exploring for and developing critical mineral resources across Canada and around the globe. The goal is to profile the key metals critical and technologies from low greenhouse gas energy sources through to electric vehicles to advances in leading edge sectors as electronics, medical, communications, aerospace, power generation, transmission storage and defense. feature the Canadian companies, their management teams and technical personnel making this possible. www.redefiningelectricalmetals.com Coal Association of Canada Conference September 21-23, 2022 Vancouver, British Columbia The Coal Association of Canada recognizes the importance of our annual conference to provide market and industry updates to members and industry representatives. Be a part of the conversation as we explore the benefits that the Canadian coal industry has to offer the world. Canadian coal projects are gaining momentum and with ever-increasing interest in our product, it is important that we gather and share our knowledge, opinions, and expertise of the sector. https://coal.ca The World’s International Pipeline Expo September 27-29, 2022 Calgary, Alberta The International Pipeline Exposition is the premier pipeline event in the world. Together with the world-class International Pipeline Conference, hosted by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), the event attracts over 7,500 pipeline experts from around the globe. https://internationalpipelineexposition.com Xplor 2022 October 3-6, 2022 Montreal, Quebec The Xplor convention is multiplying business relationships and investment opportunities by discovering the latest knowledge and cutting-edge technologies, which is multiplying the industry’s ability for mineral exploration on a bigger scale. Together, we are the perfect equation, the X Factor. https://xplor.aemq.org Exploration, Mining, and Petroleum Conference, New Brunswick October 23-25, 2022 Fredericton, New Brunswick The New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development invites you to participate in the 47th annual Exploration, Mining and Petroleum conference being held at the Delta Hotel in Fredericton. Keep your calendar open for this great opportunity to network with representatives from the mineral industry (consultants, exploration geoscientists, producers, service companies, and prospectors), university, and government personnel (municipal, provincial, federal). http://www.gnb.ca/EMP Net•Zero Conference & Expo October 25-27, 2022 Calgary, Alberta The goal of Net•Zero Conference & Expo is to grow Canada’s economic prosperity, while working towards carbon neutrality by 2050 (net zero 2050). In order to greatly reduce carbon emissions, almost every government and industry has a role to play; and to do it without harming Canada’s economic prosperity may be the largest challenge of them all. Net•Zero brings together leading experts and organizations from around the world and from multiple sectors to showcase technology, innovation and thought leadership to provide a road map for the country to follow over the next 30 years. www.netzeroconferenceandexpo.com Mining Investment (Hybrid) North America October 27-28, 2022 Toronto, Ontario Join the event in Toronto or connect via their digital platform from anywhere in the world to experience the premier America resources forum for the global mining community. Now in its’ 4th year, Mining Investment North America is firmly established as boutique strategic mining investment and capital raising conference and exhibition. The event also incorporates the latest technological innovations that are transforming the industry and has added critical minerals and hydrogen to the discussion line-up. www.mininginvestmentnorthamerica.com Click this link in our digital version to go directly to our online list of events: http://canadianminingmagazine.com/upcoming-events Visit us online at www.CanadianMiningMagazine.com 45 Québec Mines & Énergie November 21-24, 2022 Québec, Québec Québec Mines + Énergy is an event of synergy and exchange of scientific knowledge related to the mining and energy sectors. Its high-calibre program includes training, conferences, and networking opportunities intended to enrich your knowledge. The pooling of different types of expertise increases opportunities for new avenues. https://mern.gouv.qc.ca/quebec-mines AME Roundup 2023 January 23-26, 2022 Vancouver, British Columbia AME Roundup 2023 will bring together geoscientists, prospectors, investors, suppliers, and First Nation partners who are dedicated to mineral exploration and development in Canada. AME Roundup 2023 will cover topics such as: geophysics for geologists; marketing and communications in the modern mining world; rare earth and critical elements in ore deposits; and gold deposit models, targeting and exploration. https://amebc.ca PDAC 2023 March 4-8, 2023 Toronto, Ontario The annual PDAC 2023 Convention – the world’s premier mineral exploration and mining event – will be held in person in 2023. The PDAC Convention in downtown Toronto is widely considered the “Super Bowl” of the mineral exploration and mining community. The PDAC Convention is unmatched in its ability to connect participants to the international mining and exploration community, and keep them informed of the latest trends and technologies shaping the sector through extensive programming. Over the past decade alone, this must-attend event has brought together upwards of 30,000 attendees from over 130+ countries annually to network, conduct business, and learn. www.pdac.ca/convention CIM 2023 Convention + Expo April 30 – May 1, 2023 Montreal, Quebec The CIM Convention + Expo will inspire you to ask the key questions; help you explore the dynamic balance between maximum efficiency and innovation; and lead you to find connections within complex relationships. Over the course of this four-day event, you will meet thought-provoking keynote speakers, take part in lively panel discussions, short courses, and field trips and walk away with the tools, the confidence, and the imagination to shape what’s next. https://convention.cim.org Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition & Conference May 9-11, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia The 9th edition of Canada Gas & LNG Exhibition and Conference (CGLNG) continues to grow in-step with the industry. As the only event of its kind, CGLNG is able to adapt and reflect the expansions taking place within the market such as the recent FID on LNG Canada and bring the full value chain together: from producers, pipeline players and LNG projects, through to transportation companies, petrochemical players and power producers from the length of Canada and the rest of the world. https://canadagaslng.com Williston Basin Petroleum Conference Regina, Saskatchewan May 16-17, 2023 Just announced! Williston Basin Petroleum Conference will take place May 16-17, 2023 in Regina, Saskatchewan. The conference will showcase technical innovations centred around emissions reduction, CO2 sequestration, enhanced EOR, helium, hydrogen, geothermal, as well as advancements in heavy oil, light and tight oil, advanced energy systems and advanced technologies. The Williston Basin Conference also focuses strongly on all the sources of energy in the earth – from the potential for geothermal from reservoirs in Canada and the US, to the burgeoning lithium extraction industry in Saskatchewan, to CO2 storage to help mitigate emissions in oil and gas, and finally to identifying and exploiting other subsurface commodities like helium and hydrogen. https://www.wbpc.ca The Global Energy Show June 13-15, 2023 Calgary, Alberta Hosted on June 13-15, 2023, the Global Energy Show will be inclusive to all energy systems, including features on the exhibition floor and conference in oil sands, hydrogen, wind, solar, petrochemicals, gas and LNG, electrification and nuclear. As no single source of energy can meet the increased global energy demand, the Global Energy Show is where Canada demonstrates its vision and leadership by bringing the right people together to meet global challenges with real-world solutions. Together at the Global Energy Show in 2023, energy professionals will come together to lead the path of meeting energy demand, discussing energy transition, showcasing technology and innovation, and discovering the role of all energy sources in the greater energy system. https://www.globalenergyshow.com PetroChem Canada June 20-21, 2023 Sarnia, Ontario PetroChem Canada brings together the petrochemical, chemical, and emerging biochemical manufacturers together with their supply chain, academia, R&D, and multiple levels of government to discuss the challenges of developing Canada’s downstream sector and explore the unique opportunities in front of us. Developing Canada’s downstream sector is key to maximizing the value of our natural resources, except this is not a straightforward mission. Industry faces numerous challenges including intensifying environmental regulations, aggressive net zero targets, increasing global competition, feedstock volatility, as well as the significant investments required to modernize plant operations. https://www.petrochemcanada.com COM 2023 (MetSoc Annual Conference of Metallurgists) August 21-24, 2023 Toronto, Ontario COM 2023 will offer networking sessions, curated plenaries, invited speakers, technology-in-progress discussions, and workshops. Presentations will cover advanced manufacturing and materials; pressure hydrometallurgy; the characterization and concentration of critical minerals from primary and secondary resources; toward sustainable pyrometallurgical processes; integration for better outcomes; and light metal in transportation – next generation mobility. 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