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In this episode of Mining NOW, host Rory Bamford sits down with Phil Franklin, Vice President of Business Development for the Americas at ZenaTech, Inc. / Drone as a Service, to explore how drones are transforming the mining industry. Learn how mining companies are using drone technology for surveying, inspections, stockpile measurements, mapping, exploration, environmental monitoring, and site management without the burden of owning or operating a drone fleet. Phil also shares insights from Drone as a Service's latest mining white paper and explains why aerial data is becoming an essential tool for modern mining operations.

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Mining tire failures can shut down production, create safety risks, and drive up operating costs. In this episode, Christian Erdelyi, Technical Services Director at Kal Tire, explains how the mining industry is using AI-powered tire inspection technology to detect damage earlier and prevent costly haul road problems before they escalate.

Kal Tire performs 1.8 million tire inspections annually and more than 130,000 tire changes, making tire management one of the most critical challenges in mining operations. Christian shares how KalPRO TireSight, developed with Pitcrew AI, delivers autonomous tire inspections across multiple mine sites worldwide, while KalPRO HaulSight, launched with Decoda, helps identify haul road conditions that contribute to tire damage.

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In this episode of The Construction Show, host Jerrod Downey catches up with the Reading Truck team live from the floor at CONEXPO-CON/AGG. Regional Sales Managers Scott Wright (Mid-West) and Tyler Hall (South-East) break down the game-changing features of the heavy-duty RM78 and RHD46 truck bodies (plus a look at the massive RHD67). Discover how Reading Truck combines 65+ years of American craftsmanship with smart, innovative features — including ultra-durable C-Tech manufacturing drawer units — to build work truck bodies that protect your equipment and allow your fleet to work smarter, safer, and faster.

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In this episode of Mining NOW, host Jerrod Downey sits down with Scott Maloney (VP of Downstream at Imperial Oil) and Lynette Lefsrud (VP of Sustainability at Finning) to reveal how Canada’s largest renewable diesel facility is changing the game. Discover how Imperial Oil’s Strathcona refinery is producing local, canola-based Esso Ethos+ Renewable Diesel that drops right into existing heavy machinery with zero modifications. Learn exactly how Finning, Caterpillar, and Imperial Oil validated this fuel on the industry's largest autonomous fleet at the Kearl mine site—proving you can maintain raw engine torque and protect fuel injectors while heavily reducing your carbon intensity.

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In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed at MINEXCHANGE and hosted by Rory Bamford, Kendall Cole-Rae, Expert In Residence at Fleet Space Technologies, explains how Agile Geoscience is replacing fragmented datasets and slow exploration workflows with continuous, AI-powered subsurface intelligence. Learn how real-time sensing, satellite connectivity, and Digital Subsurface Twins are helping mining companies reduce uncertainty, improve discovery success, lower drilling costs, and accelerate project development.

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In this episode of Mining NOW, filmed live at MINEXCHANGE, host Rory Bamford sits down with Ralph Smith (Dassault Systèmes/GEOVIA), Tim Norris (Dassault Systèmes/GEOVIA), and Hannah Lang (MineSense Technologies) to break down a breakthrough integration connecting MineSense's ShovelSense sensors directly into GEOVIA Surpac's 3D mine planning environment.

Discover how bucket-level ore grade data — captured in real time as material is dug — now flows straight into mine planning software, closing the gap between the block model and what's actually happening on site. The panel dives into how this integration reduces ore dilution, improves blast movement accuracy, and replaces slow manual data workflows with an automated, scalable pipeline. They also explore what's next: virtual twins, AI-powered decision support, and full-loop integration from shovel to processing plant.

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Discover why MacLean Engineering is investing heavily in new facilities, expanding dealer and service networks, and introducing breakthrough technologies like the GR8 and ML5. Learn how customer feedback is shaping product improvements, how electrification and decarbonization are driving equipment development, and why solutions like the GR8 were created to help mining companies tackle real-world operational and environmental challenges. Whether you're involved in underground mining, mine operations, mining technology, OEM equipment, or mining innovation, this conversation provides valuable insights into where the industry is heading.

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Discover how WingtraRAY and SURVEY61 eliminate the need for extensive ground control point (GCP) deployment, helping contractors, surveyors, and engineers reduce field time, improve safety, increase survey accuracy, and accelerate project delivery. The conversation also explores the evolving U.S. construction market, FAA compliance, Operations Over People (OOP), innovation, partnerships, and how construction companies can stay competitive as regulations and technology continue to reshape the industry.

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With decades of experience helping organizations prioritize investments, improve project delivery, and optimize resource utilization, Rego Consulting shares practical strategies that help mining companies align projects with business objectives, eliminate inefficiencies, and maximize value. The discussion explores enterprise project portfolio management (PPM), resource planning, technology adoption, and how integrated solutions like Clarity can provide greater visibility, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

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Discover how Fenner Dunlop's conveyor belts are engineered to withstand the toughest mining environments, delivering superior rip, tear, and impact resistance compared to many imported alternatives. The conversation explores total cost of ownership, real-world hard rock mining case studies, local manufacturing advantages in the USA and Canada, and how innovative products like Kordflex help operations avoid costly failures and unplanned shutdowns.

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