Fenner Dunlop Part 8: Why Their Hard Rock Mining Conveyor Belts Outlast 3–4 Imported Belts #366

🔸 Learn More about Fenner Dunlop: https://fennerdunlopamericas.com/belt... Mining NOW Partner 🔹 ‪@CIM-ICM‬: https://bit.ly/49DvtlG Voice of Industry Tour Partner 🔹 ‪@orica‬ Digital Solutions - Integrated Extraction Simulator (IES): https://www.orica.com/Products-Servic... Episode Sponsors 🔹 ‪@costmineintelligence‬: https://www.costmine.com/woody/?utm_s... 🔹 ‪@advancednavigation‬: https://www.advancednavigation.com/mi... 🔹 ‪@MetsoOfficial‬: https://www.metso.com/?utm_source=you... 🔹 ‪@ifmefectorUSA‬: https://www.ifm.com/ca/en/shared/topi... 🔹 ‪@eriez‬: https://www.eriez.com/mining?utm_sour... 🔹 ‪@SMSEquipmentInc‬: https://www.smsequipment.com/en-ca/ad... Mining downtime can cost operations thousands—or even millions—of dollars in lost production. In this episode of Mining NOW, host Rory Bamford sits down with Gary Lang, Executive Account Manager, and Scott Frenz, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Fenner Dunlop, to discuss how advanced conveyor belting solutions help mining companies improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and maximize productivity across copper, gold, iron ore, and coal operations. Discover how Fenner Dunlop's conveyor belts are engineered to withstand the toughest mining environments, delivering superior rip, tear, and impact resistance compared to many imported alternatives. The conversation explores total cost of ownership, real-world hard rock mining case studies, local manufacturing advantages in the USA and Canada, and how innovative products like Kordflex help operations avoid costly failures and unplanned shutdowns. Learn why leading mining companies are investing in longer-lasting conveyor systems, how Fenner Dunlop is improving sustainability through extended product life and energy-saving technologies, and what these advancements mean for the future of mining. Watch the full episode now to discover how Fenner Dunlop is helping mines reduce downtime and improve operational performance. Connect with Fenner Dunlop Americas 🔸 Guest Speaker: Gary Lang | Executive Acct Manager 🔸 LinkedIn:   / garyslang   🔸 Guest Speaker: Scott Frenz | Senior Vice President - Sales & Marketing 🔸 LinkedIn:   / scottfrenz   🔸 Company LinkedIn:   / fenner-dunlop   🔸 Website: https://fennerdunlopamericas.com/belt... 🔸 YouTube:    / fennerdunlopamericas   Chapters 01:18 Global Mining Boom Market Trends 02:00 Cost of Conveyor Belt Downtime 04:13 USA Conveyor Belts vs Imports 07:52 Conveyor Rip & Tear Resistance Test 09:28 Patented Straight Warp Weave Fabric 13:08 R&D Testing for Heavy-Duty Belts 15:22 Cordflex Belting in Copper Mining 17:06 Iron Ore Mine Impact Case Study 18:05 Underground Coal Mining Fire Safety 22:29 Supply Chain & Engineering Support 24:51 160 Years of Fenner Dunlop History 27:18 Green Mining & Sustainability Goals 29:12 Reducing Mining Waste in Landfills 32:16 Choosing the Right Conveyor Belt 🔹 Mining NOW Mining NOW is the biggest mining podcast and leading video podcast in the world, produced by Crownsmen Partners in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). As a top mining podcast for industry professionals, it covers the latest in mining innovation, including autonomous equipment, IoT technology, energy efficiency, and modern processing solutions. Each episode features expert insights on key challenges like labor shortages, safety regulations, and productivity—making Mining NOW the go-to source for staying ahead in the global mining industry. Website: https://bit.ly/3cCOxFz | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3ze4Ss9 🔹 The Team Hosted by: Rory Bamford | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OD7gyj Crownsmen’s Executive Producer: Rory Bamford (Contact for Booking ) LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3OD7gyj Director and Co-Host: Gaudy Molina | LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3b8Mhpe 🔹 Crownsmen Partners (www.crownsmen.com) https://linktr.ee/crownsmenpartners #Mining #technology #innovation #videoproduction #conveyor