A Newalta employee watches as the water is agitated before going through the recycling process. Newalta provides cost-effective solutions to industrial customers to improve their environmental performance with a focus on recycling and recovery of products from industrial residues.
Small amounts of the finished refined product are tested for quality and the degree of purity after it has been processed through the filtration system.
A refinery supervisor overlooks the first stage of the tailings pond, one of three ponds on the property. Tailing ponds are areas of refused mining tailings where the waterborne refuse material is pumped into a pond to allow the sedimentation (meaning separation) of solid particles from the water. When the process is completet the purified water can thus be reused in the processing cycle. The tailings from this facility are from actual tailings where minerals were further removed due to advancement in technology.
Safety is something that I take very seriously when on a job site, and for good reason too. I may not be a Miner or Industrial worker but I am in some of the same environments facing some of the same hazards. From on top of cranes or down in holes and trenches the possibility for something to go wrong is always present. That is why I am constantly taking training courses on safety so that I can remain safe on the job site. Today I just finished my Confine Space course along with the Fall Arrest Module, 2 places where I could find myself in the near future again. Being prepared is the best measure to keep myself, and my contracted company safe.
Here is another image I created for Atlas Copco and their Mine Truck 1520 (that they uniquely refurbish). This image will be used in their upcoming marketing materials and powerpoint presentations. After viewing the presentation this past week I must admit having the professional images in there does add some impact and weight to the message and information presented. Of course I might be a little biased LOL. They could have easily taken their own images with their cameras and phones, and they have….they told me so…. but they no the value of good images especially images that are representing the companies product. The better the image, the better the more powerful the message. Can either of them work without the other? Of course they can, but when there is a balance the end result is more receptive.
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The Mining Industrial Industry expands far greater than drilling rocks from the ground. Mining chemicals are an important part of the process, and are necessary for mineral recovery. When documenting the processes of a company I'm not always underground or dealing with heavy machinery. A lot of the times you will see me in the laboratories doning my white cloak, glasses, and usually a confused look on my face as the processes are, for the most part, very complex.
Another image from the "Shop People" project. The response to these images are very positive as most people do not have a good quality image of what they do or who they are outside of their home life. Images like these are great for the company as they will use them in their marketing material, websites and in house newsletters. It's also a great way for a company to show employee appreciation.
Each refurbished Atlas Copco Scooptram goes through hours of rigorous testing to make sure that everything is running smoothly and all functions are operating at 100%
I captured this image of Nicolas just before he was about to sandblast a piece of metal at Variant Mining Technologies. I think my “Shop People” Project is going to take on a new direction. Stay tuned.
No not Cover Girls. Covergalls. A specifically designed garment for women in the mining/industrial industry to ensure a safer and more enjoyable work experience. I had the opportunity to photograph these eye catching garments at their product launch at the Women In Trades Event hosted at Verdicchio's New Event Space here in Sudbury, On.
No two women are made alike. Then why should they be expected to work in cumbersome and ill-fitting clothing? After years of consultation with industry women and exploring various patterns, materials and special features, the Covergall went from abstract design to final product. “Finally, something that fits properly,” many women say after trying on the Covergall for the first time. Covergalls is inspired by the female mining experience but designed for women employed in many other industries. Covergalls is proudly Canadian. The garments are designed in the mining hub of Sudbury, Ont. and manufactured by LH Workwear Products in Montreal, QC. (wording Taken from the Covergalls Website, designed by Fuel Multimedia)
You can read another writeup on Covergalls over at the Mining Supply News website here.
Check out www.covergallsworkwear.com for more information on their new and upcoming product lines.
