Publications

08 Jan 2026
Mining and Metals

Electric vehicles and power distribution: considerations for underground mine operators

Shifting to electric vehicles in underground mining offers significant benefits, but it also introduces new challenges. Power feeds often lack the capacity to handle the large power demand during charging; infrastructure upgrades require large capital investments; and even the overall service to site may not be sufficient. Without careful planning, mines risk load imbalances, brownouts, nuisance tripping of power distribution systems and possible reductions in production without significant capital investment. There’s no single fix to address all these obstacles. Instead, success depends on adaptive integration designs that evolve alongside the technology: solutions that demand ingenuity, innovative thinking and close collaboration across teams and vendors.
Jason James Gander

Senior Technologist
28 Apr 2023

Ingenious women – Julia Gartley
- Julia Gartley, P.Eng., MBA
  
  Office director
27 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
10 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

The transition to renewable energy is more accessible than ever, and it’s not just about environmental benefits
- François Vitez, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-President, Power and Renewables Market
23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: changes coming soon in Québec
15 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Energy efficiency can generate substantial savings. So, where should we start?
03 Mar 2023
Mining and Metals

Slurry pipe sanding: BBA approach for load case design criteria in brownfield projects
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
27 Feb 2023

Ingenious women – Mina Shahraki
- Mina Shahraki, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Department Manager, Civil
16 Feb 2023
Power and Renewables

Carbon neutrality: What if the first step to achieving it is closer than you think?
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
08 Feb 2023
Energy and chemical processes

Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to meet Paris Agreement targets
- Anthony Blouin, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
07 Feb 2023
Mining and Metals

Managing hectic projects with agility and efficiency

Have you ever been assigned to a project that seems simple at first, but then turns out to be very challenging technically, and the schedule and budget kept changing constantly? While useful, the advent of digital technologies has increased options and can sometimes delay key decisions and change the original project direction. Let’s put it this way: You thought you were going to be driving on a perfectly straight paved road through the fields, but instead, you end up on a winding gravel road through the woods! The vehicle you initially selected, the route duration and the estimated budget may no longer be suitable.
Bernard Gilbert, P.Eng.

Principal Project Manager, Project Management Services
26 Jan 2023

Ingenious women – Angela Hsu
- Angela Hsu, P.Eng.
  
  Department Manager, Mechanical and Structural
25 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Digital technology helps industrial companies rebuild trust
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Director, Digital Consultant
11 Jan 2023
Power and Renewables

Circular economy: Industry is revving things up. Here's how.
- Jérôme Pelletier, P.Eng., MBA
  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
22 Dec 2022

Ingenious Women – Hassiba Lkoun
- Hassiba Lkoun, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Director, Engineering and Business Operations, Operations - Salt Lake City
14 Dec 2022
Power and Renewables

Implementing a production management and monitoring system: the importance of preliminary studies

They say you can only improve what you measure. For companies that don’t have information systems that can collect, process, analyze and visualize production data, it’s difficult to justify capital expenditures (CAPEX), or even kick start continuous improvement projects, without a plan for a return on the investment. When realizing the potential behind exploiting production data, some organizations decide to implement information systems that allow them to measure key indicators for their production areas. However, businesses often fall into the trap of being too quick with platform integrations, because they think they’ll reduce the time to value. This short blog article explains the importance of preliminary studies, their essential components and their benefits.
Branko Radulovic, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
28 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Reverse osmosis: a reliable technology
24 Nov 2022

Ingenious women – Mélanie Chouinard
- Mélanie Chouinard, P.Eng., M.Eng.
  
  Director, Innovation
07 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Multi-tiered bracing systems design
18 Oct 2022
Mining and Metals

Using 3D laser scanning in project life cycles
- Kristian Leach, C.Tech.
  
  Principal Designer, Civil
14 Oct 2022

Ingenious women – Isabelle Leblanc

In engineering, you have every right to be a girl and to be feminine. In fact, you can be exactly who you are, and it won’t change a single thing about your relevance and place in this profession… but it can take time and confidence to take that all in.
Isabelle Leblanc, P.Eng.

Vice-President, Mining and Metals Market
22 Sep 2022

Ingenious women – Jenn Wilson
19 Sep 2022
Energy and chemical processes

Ammonia revisited: carbon-free fertilizer, hydrogen carrier and fuel—from alleviating famines to contributing to a carbon free planet
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
01 Aug 2022
Mining and Metals

Three strategies for ventilation control in underground mines
21 Jul 2022

Ingenious women – Valérie Houle
- Valérie Houle, P.Eng., M.Eng.
  
  Department Manager, Structural
15 Jul 2022
Power and Renewables

Ten potential pitfalls to avoid when designing a power plant at altitude

Mining companies are usually located in remote areas and at high altitude at occasions, where tying onto the electrical grid is either economically unviable or logistically impractical. As a result, these companies face the challenge of reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible onsite power generation to power their site operations.
Nicholas Allen, P.Eng.

Engineer - Energy and Air Quality
10 Jun 2022
Mining and Metals

How to effectively establish static head while sizing centrifugal pumps in mining applications
- Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Piping
21 Apr 2022
Mining and Metals

Chute design: what you need to understand and the relevance of the DEM tool
18 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

When is voltage safe?
- Eric Breault, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical - Power Systems, Protection and Control
12 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

Bringing data science to wind energy, driving the energy transition forward
07 Apr 2022
Power and Renewables

Collaborative approach: sensible use of 3D models for steel structures

The world of construction has been profoundly transformed by the arrival of 3D structural modelling software on the market. Everyone has started producing 3D models, each for themselves and for their own needs.
Patrice Pelletier, P.Eng.

Department Manager, Structural