| US mining companies are among the leaders in the
industry worldwide, renowned for their technological advances, safety
standards, and innovative improvements resulting in lowered production
costs.
3M’s long standing relationship with the Mining
Industry began on the shores of Lake Superior in 1902, when the Company was
formed to mine corundum for use in sandpaper and other abrasive
products.
Today, 3M has grown into a diversified technologies company
serving customers and communities with innovative products and
services.
At 3M Mining our goal is to add value to mining, smelting,
and refining operations in a variety of ways:
- Environmental health and safety programs
- Solutions to electrical cable and wire management challenges
- Source for a vast array of products used in production, construction,
maintenance, and repair
3M scientists are actively engaged with a number of mining
companies. Together, we collaborate on ideas and solutions that can help to
increase productivity and ensure worker safety, while looking for
continuous environmental improvement opportunities.
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