Technological innovation and Canadian coal mining
CIM Bulletin, Vol. 78, No. 877, 1985
T.S. COCHRANE, Director, Mining Research Laboratories, CANMET, EMR Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
Technological innovation is an extremely complex activity. The author presents his interpretation of innovation and the innovative process. He reviews the strategy used by participants in coal mining innovation in the past and discusses changes required to meet the challenges of the future.
Keywords:
Coal mining, Technology, Technological innovation, Technology transfer, Research and development, Resources, Production, Reserves.
