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Water | Freshet surge: The critical risks mining can’t ignore
The growing challenge of climate change in mining  The mining industry is no stranger to extreme environmental conditions. However, rising global temperatures are intensifying... 
Air | Engineering the future of mine ventilation
In the early days of mining, operations were relatively simple, and ventilation systems were primarily designed to deliver large volumes of air to underground... 
Less noise, more hours – see how Minetek transformed the Hitachi EH5000
Tackling noise challenges in modern mining operations  In today’s mining industry, stringent noise regulations present a significant challenge to operational efficiency, often restricting mine... 
Flooded mines, lost millions: why heavy rainfall could shut down your mine
Heavy rainfall events are becoming more frequent and intense globally. Dr. Andrew Dowdy, an associate professor at the University of Melbourne and an expert... 
Mining Industry Trends and Opportunities for 2025
2024 has come to an end and it’s time to look ahead. The mining and industrial sectors continue to face a dynamic environment marked... 
Breathing in danger: How poor underground air quality is suffocating your site operations
Underground mining is essential for resource extraction, but it comes with unique challenges—air quality being one of the most critical. The confined nature of... 
Introducing Minetek’s Next Generation of Underground Ventilation Fans: the Raptor Series
As underground mining operations become more complex and energy-intensive, the demand for effective ventilation has never been higher. Minetek, a global leader in industrial...