Rethink Mining

Earlier this month, Don took to the stage at Resourcing Tomorrow to tackle the big questions shaping the future of our industry. From an engaging keynote panel on Reimagining Innovation, Collaboration, and Trust to deep dives on mining’s next breakthroughs alongside leaders like Dustin of Novamera Inc., Don brought forward the power of partnership, fresh ideas, and bold action. The momentum is clear: when we come together to drive innovation, we unlock solutions that move the entire industry forward.

"Made in Canada" solutions are at the heart of mining innovation! On day two of MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024, Don caught up with Ryan, Managing Director of Mining Suppliers Trade Association Canada - MSTA CANADA. Ryan shared how MSTA connects small and medium-sized Canadian enterprises with the global mining industry, ensuring the world benefits from safe, reliable, and ethical Canadian mining solutions. With MINExpo being the “Mining Olympics,” it's clear that Canadian innovation is thriving, and MSTA is leading the charge in driving real impact for its members. Learn more about how partnerships with organizations like MSTA Canada fuel the future of mining innovation. 🎥 Josh Fair #MINExpo2024 #MiningInnovation #MadeInCanada #ReThinkMining #MSTACanada #MiningSuppliers #SustainableMining

What’s the real value mining companies can bring to electric retrofit innovation? Beyond funding, Pivot Electric Machines Corp seeks active engagement from mining companies to refine their technology to meet real-world demands. Through collaboration, they aim to ensure the final product is fine-tuned for operational excellence across diverse sites. This project represents more than just a shift in power sources—it's about creating a tailored solution that mining companies can trust and adopt. Join us as we uncover how industry collaboration can accelerate this game-changing transition to electric. Watch the full interview on YouTube now: https://lnkd.in/gzWdvkuy Don Toporowski | Michael Collins

Mechanical Cutting Breakthrough: How Komatsu's MC51 is Transforming Hard Rock Mining 🚀 Back at MINExpo, we explored Komatsu North America’s game-changing MC51 mechanical cutting machine with Steve Slama, Komatsu’s Global Director of Business Development. The MC51 is already making waves in mines like Vale’s Garson Mine in Sudbury, where it’s proving that efficient rock cutting is achievable even in ultra-hard rock environments. Through ReThink Mining’s Consortium, this technology is being rigorously tested in real-world conditions, advancing the future of rock cutting technology. Proud to collaborate with Komatsu and our innovative partners to drive mining technology forward! Don Toporowski | 🎥 Josh Fair #MINExpo2024 #Innovation #MiningTechnology

It would be fantastic to see dynamic charging solutions like this deployed in mining! Karin Ebbinghaus ReThink Mining Ventures Rethink Mining Trevor Kelly

A lot of good Canadians made the trip to Resourcing Tomorrow in London this week including Keerit Jutla President and CEO of the AME - Association for Mineral Exploration. Thanks to our host Chad Pederson from Eldorado Gold for bringing is all together at the closing dinner.

Is This the End of Manual Mine Shaft Inspections? At MINExpo INTERNATIONAL, we spoke with Alexandre of POINT.LAZ about the Lazaruss Scanner, an innovative technology that’s changing the game for underground inspections. Imagine capturing a 360° high-resolution 3D model of a mine shaft in minutes—transforming hours of risky, labor-intensive work into a quick, data-driven process. The Lazaruss system doesn’t just save time; it’s a leap forward in safety and operational insight for mining teams. This tech identifies deviations and detects changes over time, giving operators the power to plan maintenance proactively and optimize shaft conditions. Watch our MINExpo interview to see how POINT.LAZ is setting new standards, and if you want the full story, check out our recent in-depth podcast with Alexandre. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gHAMMFcp Apple: https://lnkd.in/gvDnaGw5 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gKicXicu Don Toporowski | 🎥 Josh Fair #MINExpo2024 #Innovation #MiningTechnology

Had a good time this week being on a couple of panels at Resourcing Tomorrow. Met all kinds of really great people at the conference, but for me, this lot was particularly lively and thought provoking. It was so much fun getting together with my fellow panelists Rebecca Campbell Taylor Melvin Alfred Lam, PhD and Alasdair Graham before hand and then planning ways to work together in the future. My eyes got opened big today! Isn’t that what these things are all about?

"Novamera has emerged as the WINNER 🏆 of this year’s Resourcing Tomorrow Technology Pitch Battle! Resourcing Tomorrow, Europe’s largest mining conference, focused this year on the theme ‘Breaking out of the Echo Chamber.’ We were excited to present how Surgical Mining Technologies can offer the industry a groundbreaking approach to unlocking new production in a profitable and sustainable way. 🎉 A big congratulations to our CEO, Dustin Angelo!!" #surgicalmining #mininginnovation #cleantech #mining #sustainablemining #smallfootprintmining #miningtechnology

Delighted to have acted as MC for the Technology Pitch Competitions this week at Resourcing Tomorrow in London. Congratulations to the Grand Prize winner Dustin Angelo CEO of Novamera Inc. And thank you to to our judges Roby Stancel Kalev Ruberg Anna Poberezhna Mark O'Brien Donald Sadoway Mollie Wilkinson And Andrew James-Scott