Opinion Piece Archives - MineARC Systems Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:44:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://minearc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cropped-favi-32x32.png Opinion Piece Archives - MineARC Systems 32 32 An Interview With Janny Huang – MineARC, Australia https://minearc.com/an-interview-with-janny-huang/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-interview-with-janny-huang Wed, 22 Sep 2021 01:44:37 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=32257 Janny Huang, who has been with MineArc for over a decade, shares her journey and insights towards the progress of women’s roles in the industry.

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]]> An Interview With Cristel Corimayhua Cruz – MineARC, Peru https://minearc.com/an-interview-with-cristel-corimayhua/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-interview-with-cristel-corimayhua Thu, 15 Apr 2021 06:21:50 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=17444 We recently spoke to Cristel Corimayhua Cruz, Training and Support Supervisor for MineARC Systems in Peru. Cristel has been part of the MineARC team for over a decade and spends much of her time travelling to sites across South America to conduct refuge chamber servicing and product training. She has watched the mining industry change…

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]]> How to Determine Refuge Chamber Duration in Mining https://minearc.com/how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-determine-refuge-chamber-duration-in-mining Thu, 19 Nov 2020 08:00:11 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10660 Underground and above-ground mine refuge chamber duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a mining shelter...

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]]> How to Determine Safe Haven Duration in the Petrochemical Industry https://minearc.com/safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safe-haven-duration-petrochemical-industry Tue, 17 Nov 2020 08:00:50 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=10639 Chemical refuge chamber or safe haven duration should be determined on a risk-based approach. How long a petrochemical shelter operates...

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]]> An Interview With Kristy Christensen https://minearc.com/an-interview-with-kristy-christensen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-interview-with-kristy-christensen Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:06 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=3643 Kristy Christensen, Director and Female Inclusion Expert for Shesfreetobe Ltd, and Senior Mining Engineer. From rock collector to renowned expert, Kristy Christensen has been shaped and strengthened by the earth around her. She possesses a wealth of knowledge as a technical and operations leader with experience in geology, geotechnical engineering, gas drainage, and mining engineering across…

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]]> Rethinking Greenhouses for Agricultural Research https://minearc.com/rethinking-greenhouses-for-agricultural-research/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rethinking-greenhouses-for-agricultural-research Tue, 18 Aug 2020 08:00:03 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=5775 Understanding how extreme weather is impacting the feasibility of greenhouses for agricultural research.

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]]> Impact Of Technology On Mining Safety, Efficiency And Emergency Response https://minearc.com/impact-of-technology-on-mining-safety/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impact-of-technology-on-mining-safety Thu, 08 Aug 2019 08:00:03 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=8109 So, how will safety change as the mining industry dives into its technology-fueled future? While we cannot predict where we will be...

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]]> South African Coal Push Back On Safe Practice https://minearc.com/south-african-coal-push-back-on-safe-practice/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-african-coal-push-back-on-safe-practice Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:00:23 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=12216 The South African coal mining industry is rapidly falling behind in good safety practices.

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]]> Should Coal Mines Have Refuge Chambers? https://minearc.com/opinion-piece-coal-mine-refuge-chamber-debate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-piece-coal-mine-refuge-chamber-debate Thu, 02 Oct 2014 08:00:08 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=11231 In comparison to metal mines, the need for a coal mine refuge chamber has long been debated. Coal mines have significant quantities of fuel that can burn for days, so perhaps the rescue and evacuation strategies should be different.

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]]> Push For Stricter Safety Guidelines For Refuge Chambers In South Africa https://minearc.com/safety-guidelines-for-refuge-chambers-in-south-africa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=safety-guidelines-for-refuge-chambers-in-south-africa Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:00:55 +0000 https://minearc.com/?p=11190 Guidelines for refuge chambers are present in South Africa. However, they are vague and lack vital standards for adequate life support systems.

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