Mining Automation & Robotics
Atlas Copco Product line is becoming more automated and streamlined as the advancements in technology continue to expand in the mining/industrial industries.

Atlas Copco Product line is becoming more automated and streamlined as the advancements in technology continue to expand in the mining/industrial industries.

A few months ago I had the opportunity to travel across Cuba photographing the Oil & Gas Industry with Sherritt International Coprporation. Sherritt is a world leader in the mining and refining of nickel from lateritic ores with projects and operations in Canada, Cuba, Indonesia and Madagascar. The Corporation is the largest thermal coal producer in Canada and is the largest independent energy producer in Cuba, with extensive oil and power operations on the island. You can see the below image on Sherritt’s Workplace Saftey Page.

A representative from the Diamond drill bit company visits the site to answer any questions and ensure that his customer is 100% satisfied with the product.

A Mexican Exploration Driller spreads lubricant on the inside of the Diamond Drill Bit before reattaching the drill bit assembly.

Miners give the pass a triple look over to ensure that the area is safe to work in. Mine safety is of the utmost importance.

As I was heading into Totten mine for an early morning shoot I quickly grabbed this image as I was walking to the headframe. Early morning fog was rising from the surrounding ponds as the sun backlit the facility.

Well I had a great time photographing Oil, Gas, Nickel & Coal facilities across Saskatchewan and Alberta last week. Along with hours of photography comes hours of organizing and processing the finished photos. I like to call this “The Grind”.

This photo of me was captured while I was photographing “Bigfoot”, a massive Dragline Excavator here in Alberta. Photographing this massive piece of machinery is another checkmark off my bucket list. Hopefully I can scratch off a few more in the next few days on this trip.
Yesterday I had great shoot (first of a few) at the Nordex Explosives facility in Kirkland Lake Ontario. This session revolved around the process of creating their unique Econotrim Buttbuster. Econotrim Buttbuster is a one piece custom length bright yellow semi-rigid coiled charge designed for rapid charging of perimeter boreholes in underground mines. Specifically designed for delivering smooth walls and a safer controlled blast in development headings and shaft sinking. Looking forward to creating more images for Nordex Explosives.

Whenever possible I try to use what light is available, but most of the time I have to add a few of my own. If I can I will grab light sources that are already present in the shop and use them to my advantage.

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