Publications

07 Oct 2025
Mining and Metals

Powder engineering as a strategic lever in mineral processing
Benoit Desjardins, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
26 Nov 2025
All industries

From obsolescence to opportunity: modernizing control systems for sustainable operations
- Kevin Galvez
  
  Engineer in Training - Automation
06 Nov 2025
All industries

Building meaningful strategies that deliver results
- Susan Eick
  
  Vice-President Advisory
30 Oct 2025
All industries

Navigating mining permits in Canada: Success starts with preparation
16 Oct 2025
All industries

Uncovering hidden risks in operational technology systems with red teaming
- Shayne Casavant, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, ICS Cybersecurity
08 Oct 2025
Energy and chemical processes

Ammonia vs. dibenzyltoluene: A comparative assessment of hydrogen carriers

Hydrogen remains an attractive clean-energy path because it produces no carbon emissions at the point of use. However, molecular hydrogen has a very low volumetric density, making long distance transport and seasonal storage challenging 7. Today’s supply chains use very high-pressure gas cylinders or cryogenic liquid hydrogen (LiqH₂), both of which require complex infrastructure and result in significant energy losses7. Two alternative carrier options are receiving increasing attention: ammonia (NH₃) and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). Ammonia is widely manufactured, contains hydrogen bound in a single molecular compound, and can be liquefied at moderate pressure or temperature. LOHCs, such as dibenzyltoluene (DBT), are organic liquids that reversibly absorb hydrogen; the hydrogen rich form can be dehydrogenated at the end use site and the lean carrier returned for reuse8. This document intends to compare ammonia and DBT‐based LOHCs from a technical, commercial and logistics perspective, using published data up to July 2025.
Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
07 Oct 2025
Power and Renewables

Unlocking industrial efficiency: How incentive programs turn energy audits into action
02 Sep 2025
Mining and Metals

Why geotechnical data needs its own modelling approach in modern mining: a block modelling example from the Santa Cruz project
- Atulya Verma, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Mining and Geology
19 Aug 2025
All industries

Energy efficiency as a strategic lever for industrial competitiveness in Québec
- Stephanie Mayer, P.Eng., 50001 CP
  
  Senior Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
14 Aug 2025
Mining and Metals

Optimizing Ventilation Systems for Underground Mines
- Mark Lafontaine, MBA
  
  Principal Advisor, Sudbury Office
30 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

NFPA 660: A unified standard for better combustible dust risk management

Industrial facility owners and health and safety managers often navigate an ecosystem where explosion safety guidelines may be confusing. With various stakeholders—such as authorities, service providers and equipment suppliers—sometimes offering conflicting information, it can be difficult to distinguish between mandatory requirements and optional recommendations. Everyone will be delighted to learn that the new NFPA 660 standard seeks to resolve these ambiguities! This new standard will provide guidance on how to manage combustible and explosive dust hazards into a single document. This document covers both fundamental principles of combustion and ignition, as well as specific safety protocols applicable across various industries, including lumber, food, metal or other industries. Avoid falling into the trap of inadequate or incomplete protective measures or the opposite, excessive protective measures, which may be far too costly and particularly difficult to maintain. This article provides an overview of key updates in NFPA 660 and offers insights into current effective combustible dust risk management.
17 Jul 2025
All industries

Enhancing project delivery with LiDAR-equipped drones and advanced data acquisition
11 Jul 2025
Power and Renewables

From delivery to decommissioning: a strategic look at comprehensive testing for electrical assets
- Shanon Lo, P.Eng.
  
  Engineer, Studies & Field Testing
09 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

How to improve paste backfill plant performance: five applicable fixes
- Jacob Landrinault P.Eng., PMP
  
  Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology
03 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

Underground mine piping systems
25 Jun 2025
Power and Renewables

Building Canada’s Energy Future Through Smart Integration
18 Jun 2025
Energy and chemical processes

Building industrial resilience through the circular economy
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
20 May 2025
Mining and Metals

A holistic approach to mine digitalization for strategic success
15 May 2025
All industries

The technical risks of process commercialization
- Benoit Desjardins, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
14 Apr 2025
Mining and Metals

Mine Electrification in Canada: An Industry in Transition
- Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
  
  Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
08 Apr 2025
Mining and Metals

Mining Asset Optimization: Results, Case Studies & Lessons Learned (Part 3)

Measuring and optimizing asset performance are a must in the mining and metals industry. Faced with the pressure to extend equipment lifespan, improve overall performance and the need to remain competitive, companies must revisit and adapt their strategies to align their operations with best practices. This series of three publications will present three strategic elements to optimize asset performance and improve operational efficiency: 1. Data governance for performance indicators (KPIs) 2. Equipment downtime management 3. Adoption of new technologies We’ll also explore the key steps required for success and highlight the risks of inaction.
04 Mar 2025
Mining and Metals

Passive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution
25 Feb 2025
Mining and Metals

Methods and Tools for Mining Asset Optimization: Practical Solutions (Part 2)
14 Feb 2025
All industries

Renovating industrial structures and seismic rehabilitation
23 Jan 2025
Mining and Metals

Asset Performance Optimization in Mining: Key Challenges and Strategic Priorities (Part 1)
05 Dec 2024
All industries

Decarbonizing Canada’s path to 2050
Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.

Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
26 Nov 2024
Mining and Metals

Energy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc
26 Nov 2024
Other industries

Hurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, but industrial companies can calm the trend
- Hugo Careau, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Decarbonization
25 Nov 2024
Mining and Metals

High-purity iron ore: a key asset for decarbonization
08 Nov 2024
Other industries

Effective concentrate management from desalination applications
06 Nov 2024
Power and Renewables

A global landscape reshaped by the energy transition

As we know, the energy transition is a crucial element in the global fight against climate change, representing not just a technological shift but a transformative societal challenge. This move away from fossil fuels is deeply interconnected with wider economic, social, and geopolitical developments that are reshaping industries and influencing international relations. It’s a process that involves innovative solutions, complex infrastructure adjustments, and concerted policy efforts from governments and stakeholders alike. What exactly are the changes happening within the global energy ecosystem? What tangible benefits can societies and economies expect from these adjustments? And importantly, what part will Canada play as this landscape evolves? In this episode of The Ingenuity Effect, energy expert Yvan Cliche, a Fellow and researcher at the CÉRIUM, joins Francois Vitez, Vice-President of Power and Renewables at BBA, to explore these topics in depth. Guided by host Sandrine Rastello, they offer key insights into the challenges and opportunities that come with transitioning to a greener, more sustainable energy future.
François Vitez, P.Eng.

Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market