Publicaciones

08 ene 2026
Minería y metalurgia

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
26 nov 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Common pitfalls when mapping a process
23 nov 2021
Otras Industrias

IACS risk assessments are a must!
15 nov 2021
Otras Industrias

Migrating a distributed control system (DCS): upgrading computer-aided HMI
- Steve Berteau, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Control Systems Programming
08 nov 2021
Biocombustibles, petróleo y gas

From crude oil refineries to biorefineries – From existing to new business models using hybrid approaches
- Joe Nava, Ing.
  
  Director global, combustibles y productos químicos avanzados
03 nov 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Structural concrete condition assessment and repair methodologies

Concrete is inherently a durable material, but its durability under any given set of exposure conditions varies with concrete mixture proportions, the presence and positioning of reinforcement, and the detailing, placing, finishing, curing and protection it receives. In service, it may be exposed to abrasion, moisture cycles, freezing and thawing cycles, temperature fluctuations, reinforcement corrosion and chemical attack, which would cause deterioration and potential service life reduction.
27 oct 2021
Otras Industrias

How an MES can bring instant value to your business
25 oct 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

The importance of preliminary interconnection studies
20 oct 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Designing structures to support suspended vibrating screens
30 sept 2021
Otras Industrias

What influences mine effluent toxicity?
21 sept 2021
Otras Industrias

How the Lean Six Sigma approach helps guide digital transformation
16 sept 2021
Minería y metalurgia

9 questions to ensure the success of your artificial intelligence projects
16 sept 2021
Otras Industrias

Migrating a distributed control system (DCS): upgrading the operational infrastructure
- Diego Quintero, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
14 sept 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Successfully manage your project using solid communication with stakeholders
- Marie Chiasson, P.Eng.
  
  Practice Leader, Engineering Management
14 sept 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Do you have an incident response plan for your industrial control systems?
- Pierre Janse Van Rensburg, GCIH
  
  Senior Consulting Expert, ICS Cybersecurity
11 ago 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Project compliance with environmental laws: Why is the initial approach important?

Project managers want to ensure their work complies with Québec’s Environment Quality Act (EQA), but recent changes are making them face major challenges. In fact, the EQA update and the enactment, in December 2020, of the Regulation respecting the regulatory scheme applying to activities on the basis of their environmental impact (REAFIE) have radically changed how activities are supervised subject to ministerial authorization under section 22 of the Act. Remember that the REAFIE classifies proposed activities according to their level of environmental risk. So, under certain conditions, activities may be entitled to a statement of compliance or exempt from an authorization. So, how do you figure it out?
11 ago 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Reuse, refurbish or replace? How to select the right option for your plant expansion
- Catherine Pelletier, Ing.
  
  Ingeniera Senior en Minas
10 ago 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

How to avoid production losses in the event of voltage sags on a distribution system
05 ago 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Industry 4.0: augment your reality, regardless the size of your plant!
- Alexis Lallemand Desmarais
  
  Programmer Analyst, Process Control and Operational Technology
05 ago 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Industry 4.0: the design you expect, thanks to virtual reality
- Alexis Lallemand Desmarais
  
  Programmer Analyst, Process Control and Operational Technology
22 jun 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Optimize alarm system performance

An underperforming alarm system reduces operator efficiency, personnel and facility safety, and profitability. Inefficiencies are often caused by incorrect configuration or inappropriate thresholds.
Marc Tardif, Technologist.

Senior Advisor, Operations - Salt Lake City office
21 jun 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Cloud computing for industrial performance
27 may 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Earth observation boosted by artificial intelligence
26 may 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Power system voltage levels: making the right choices
- Stéphan Landry, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Electrical - Power Generation and Apparatus
24 may 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Underground shaft excavation using the inverse (drop) raise method
- Félix Roy-Demers P.Eng.
  
  Engineer
28 abr 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

The future of electrifying mines in B.C.

It’s a fact: the future of mining is electric. The first step is a big one, and you may be hesitant. Of course, it can be expensive up front and mine ramp-up can be quicker with conventional methods. In this blog article, we’ll explore the steps to optimize your mine’s electrification.
Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.

Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada
21 abr 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Metallurgical lab designed to meet your needs
20 abr 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Data science serving business
13 abr 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Fire and gas detection: avoid the traps!
- Sébastien Grégoire, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Automation
06 abr 2021
Energía eléctrica y renovables

Fluid-filled transformer refurbishment: points to monitor
30 mar 2021
Minería y metalurgia

Rehabilitating an iron pellet indurating furnace

In Canada, there are many mines with iron pellet hardening furnaces (indurating furnaces) that are aging and require upgrading. This type of rehabilitation requires careful planning and rigorous engineering to lower the impact on production and project costs for installations that are usually located in remote locations.
Eric Moisan, Ing., M.A.Sc.

Jefe de departamento, Industrial e Hidroeléctrico