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The missing imperative: Psychological health & safety in mining

The focus on psychological safety in mining, particularly at mine sites, has been gaining attention in the industry. Timothy R. Clark, author … See more

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The 2024 outlook of employee safety technology in the mining …

WEBMaintaining employee safety in mines requires continuous implementation of new technologies to support workers’ physical and psychological safety. In 2024, mines …

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A look at mine safety and what’s being done to make it a priority

WEBAs George Gritziotis, Chief Prevention Officer and Associate Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Labour, says: “The mining industry is now more sophisticated and …

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Towards a zero-harm mining industry

WEBFatality rates have dropped considerably over time, but we are still far from a zero-harm mining industry, and it is vital that we continuously improve health and safety …

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Rediscovering Red Lake

WEBEvolution Mining made its entrance into Red Lake, Ont., only last year, after striking a deal with Newmont for the historic Red Lake gold complex in late 2019. The …

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Ontario funds mental health training, resources for mining and …

WEBThis month, Ontario announced $1.7 million funding for the development and delivery of Workplace Safety North mental health training and resources for mining and …

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Managing the social impacts of mine closure

WEBThe practice of managing closure-related social impacts is known in the industry as “social closure.”. The social impacts of closure are the socioeconomic and cultural aspects of …

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A guide to air pollution monitoring in mining

WEBIf any air monitor detects an unusual spike in airborne dust levels, an alarm goes off, alerting site workers. When levels exceed Health Canada guidelines, which …

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COMMENT: The Elliot Lake strike and 40 years of safer mines

WEBTo commemorate 40 years of increasing mine safety, the United Steelworkers (USW) is memorializing the Elliot Lake strike this week, April 15 -17 at the …

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Mining and Indigenous peoples

WEBMining remains proportionally the largest employer of indigenous Canadians. Mining accounts for roughly 20 per cent of the overall value of Canadian exports, valued …

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