brent
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Post by brent on Nov 16, 2010 19:43:40 GMT -5
I was underground today...3200 feet underground, at my new job. I took some pictures to share. There was more room than I thought. This is near the shop area. The mechanics shop. Assembling a twin rotor miner. Assembling a four rotor miner. A twin head at work.
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Post by rockrookie on Nov 16, 2010 19:52:22 GMT -5
wow , that looks much more safe & comfortable than i ever amagined a mine to be . and a warmer place to work in Saskatchewan . what is being mined ? is that salt ? --paul
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brent
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Post by brent on Nov 16, 2010 19:55:32 GMT -5
Yes, it's 70-75 degrees all year round. They mine potash, which is mixed with salt.
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Post by texaswoodie on Nov 16, 2010 20:19:44 GMT -5
Very cool!
Curt
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Digforcrystals
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Post by Digforcrystals on Nov 16, 2010 21:09:42 GMT -5
Hey, how did you manage pictures? Most jobs frown on that.
Very interesting!
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brent
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Post by brent on Nov 16, 2010 21:19:30 GMT -5
For some reason they allowed it. I'm happy about it. Maybe it was because there are so many pictures online already.
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Post by parfive on Nov 16, 2010 21:40:09 GMT -5
Cool pics, Brent. I've been following the Potash Corp/BHP story.
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Post by Woodyrock on Nov 17, 2010 2:10:27 GMT -5
Very clean operation, looks like a good place to be working, even without Sask. winters. I worked for a year in SA in a gold mine........the bottom was at 9600 feet, which was as close to hell as I wish to get. Even with the forced air the temperature was always about 100 F, and any water leaking from the rock would burn you. And, did I mention it was dirty? BTW, cameras were very much frowned on. Woody
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Post by 150FromFundy on Nov 17, 2010 6:23:06 GMT -5
And to think, the Aussie`s almost bought it. Nothing against Aussie`s. Given that potash will become a futre currency to feed an overpopulated world, we need to hang onto one of our resources.
Very cool pics. They also have operations in New Brunswick, but I don`t imagine they will lwt me in for a tour.
Darryl.
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Post by Tonyterner on Nov 17, 2010 14:55:45 GMT -5
Very cool pics. I've never been in an operating mine like that.
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Post by gr on Nov 17, 2010 15:33:25 GMT -5
Brent, in the last pic, that is a whole of ceiling without support. I'm sure it's safe but it just doesn't feel safe with 3200' of dirt overhead.
Gary
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Haleysdream
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Post by Haleysdream on Nov 17, 2010 17:57:04 GMT -5
Very interesting , good luck with the new job, be safe. Nancy
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brent
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Post by brent on Nov 17, 2010 19:17:09 GMT -5
The material in the K1/K2 area is very stable compared to mines closer to Saskatoon. I felt very safe. It's a great company, with a great safety program.
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Post by NDK on Nov 18, 2010 13:24:34 GMT -5
Congrats Brent. It looks a lot better than all the stereotypical mine images a person thinks of.
Nate
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Post by frane on Nov 19, 2010 16:12:28 GMT -5
Fantastic pictures! I love looking at the cool swirls made in the wall as they mine there! I am in awe of the size of the mine! Fran
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Nov 21, 2010 15:35:44 GMT -5
I want your JOB!! Very Cool! Steve
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