Publications

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

Block modelling is a cornerstone of modern mine planning. It transforms isolated spatial point data, typically assay values for metal grades like gold, copper, nickel, iron etc., into a continuous, volumetric representation of data/information within an ore body. For decades, geostatistical methods such as kriging and inverse distance weighting have formed the backbone of this practice, allowing engineers to estimate grade distribution with strong mathematical confidence.
Atulya Verma, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Mining and Geology
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
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
19 Aug 2025
All industries

Energy efficiency as a strategic lever for industrial competitiveness in Québec
- Stéphanie Mayer
  
  Senior Engineer
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
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

Optimizing asset performance is a strategic priority in the mining and metals industry (Part 3)
04 Mar 2025
Mining and Metals

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

Optimizing asset performance is a strategic priority in the mining and metals industry (Part 2)

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.
14 Feb 2025
All industries

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

Optimizing asset performance is a strategic priority in the mining and metals industry (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

Scientists warn that hurricanes are becoming increasingly violent, a trend worsened by climate change, which is warming the oceans. Warm water fuels these storms, making winds stronger and rainfall more intense. Hugo Careau, Senior Decarbonization Engineer at BBA, explains how industrial companies can begin or speed up their transition to carbon neutrality, playing a key role in reducing global CO2 emissions significantly.
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
- François Vitez, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
28 Oct 2024
All industries

Why does change management fail?
23 Oct 2024
Power and Renewables

Stabilizing grid frequency fluctuations through effective regulation

Traditionally, when energy demand exceeded generation, power plants would ramp up output, or backup generators would be used as emergency reserves. However, these methods take time to respond to sudden surges in demand. In contrast, renewable energy systems that use energy storage systems (ESS) can respond much faster. As more inverter-based generation is integrated, grid inertia decreases, leading to a higher rate of change in frequency. Quick and accurate responses to demand fluctuations are crucial for maintaining frequency stability. Frequency fluctuations are a good measure of grid performance, as balanced energy demand and supply lead to stable frequency. With energy demand surges becoming more common, especially with more frequent weather events such as heat waves and cold snaps, addressing this problem at the design phase prepares energy suppliers for contingencies. If demand exceeds a system’s generation capacity, protective devices may trip, resulting in reliability failures.
Manish Persand

Engineer in training, Electric
15 Oct 2024
All industries

Companies as vehicles for reconciliation
01 Oct 2024
All industries

For an industry committed to biodiversity
01 Oct 2024
Mining and Metals

Solving structural vibration issues
13 Sep 2024
Energy and chemical processes

The role of hydrogen toward a greener future
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
05 Sep 2024
All industries

Battery storage: the heartbeat of renewable energy

The global energy landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by power market professionals leading the way like never before in the past 50 years. As humanity embraces electrification as the primary tool to combat carbon emissions, the electrical grid faces the challenge of maintaining its long-standing reputation for stable and predictable output amidst increasing renewable energy integration. Governments and electricity planners across North America are relying increasingly on solar and wind projects to meet projected energy needs. Yet, they’re faced with a significant reliability gap in renewable output and mismatches with production profiles and demand curves. So, how can we stabilize inconsistent renewable power to emulate traditional reliability?
Nishant Gehani

Director, Power systems