Insights

08 Jan 2026
Mining and Metals

Electric vehicles and power distribution: considerations for underground mine operators
- Jason James Gander
  
  Senior Technologist
19 Nov 2025
Mining and Metals

The key to responsible and successful mining projects
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
02 Sept 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
14 Aug 2025
Mining and Metals

Optimizing Ventilation Systems for Underground Mines

An underground mine’s ventilation system is an intricate series of drifts and raises connected to a main backbone designed to deliver fresh air throughout the mine while safely exhausting contaminated air to the surface. As mines expand deeper underground and further laterally, the ventilation system must work even harder to push fresh air to where it’s needed. This increased demand could lead to higher costs—whether from installing larger fans, adding more equipment or perhaps constructing a new vent raise, which could easily range from $200M to $300M. With operational costs under constant scrutiny, mining companies are looking for smarter, more cost-effective solutions. Implementing ventilation control strategies offers a viable option for reducing energy consumption without compromising air quality. Given that ventilation accounts for roughly 50% of an underground mine’s overall energy consumption, implementing the right strategies could extend the system’s capacity, ensuring fresh air where it’s required, essentially maximizing efficiency and making the most of existing infrastructure. “Ventilation accounts for nearly 50% of an underground mine’s energy consumption—smart control strategies can significantly cut costs.”
Mark Lafontaine, M.B.A.

Principal Advisor, Sudbury Office
30 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

NFPA 660: A unified standard for better combustible dust risk management
09 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

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

Underground mine piping systems
28 May 2025
Mining and Metals

People are driving force behind the mining transformation
20 May 2025
Mining and Metals

A holistic approach to mine digitalization for strategic success
15 Apr 2025
Power and Renewables

Pipe stress analysis
14 Apr 2025
Mining and Metals

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

Mining Asset Optimization: Results, Case Studies & Lessons Learned (Part 3)
- Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
25 Mar 2025
Mining and Metals

Action levers for building a more resilient and sustainable mining industry
- Bahareh Asi, P.Eng., M.Eng.
  
  National Practice Leader, Geology, Mining and Process
04 Mar 2025
Mining and Metals

Passive treatment of acid mine drainage water: a sustainable solution

Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a persistent environmental challenge. It occurs when sulfide minerals, exposed to air and water during mining, break down and produce acidic, metal-laden water. This contaminated water harms ecosystems, pollutes water sources and in general creates challenges for mining operations. Traditional treatment methods (active treatment technologies) can address AMD but are often costly and energy-intensive. On the other hand, passive treatment systems rely on natural biological, chemical and physical processes to treat AMD. These systems provide a more environmentally sustainable and efficient solution under the right conditions. This article explores passive treatment systems, including their types and longevity, highlighting their potential as a long-term environmental remediation approach.
25 Feb 2025
Mining and Metals

Methods and Tools for Mining Asset Optimization: Practical Solutions (Part 2)
- Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
23 Jan 2025
Mining and Metals

Asset Performance Optimization in Mining: Key Challenges and Strategic Priorities (Part 1)
- Kevin Provencher, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Electrical & AIT
26 Nov 2024
Mining and Metals

Energy and Mines conference: key takeaways from Susan Campbell and Isabelle Leblanc
25 Nov 2024
Mining and Metals

High-purity iron ore: a key asset for decarbonization
01 Oct 2024
Mining and Metals

Solving structural vibration issues

A structure subjected to vibrational stresses can exhibit unexpected behaviour and may suffer rapid damage. For instance, some members far from the source of vibration may begin to vibrate significantly, a phenomenon known as resonance. When the vibration frequency of an external influence approaches the resonant frequency of the system under study—determined by the system's properties—it can lead to substantial displacements and even catastrophic structural failure.
09 Jul 2024
Power and Renewables

Modular construction: Pros and cons
- Xing Li, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Structural
28 Jun 2024
Power and Renewables

How can energy efficiency support decarbonization efforts?
- Pierre-Luc Bouchard, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
18 Jun 2024
Mining and Metals

The Québec mining sector: a new regulatory requirement as of May 2024
- Andréanne Séguin
  
  Senior Advisor, Social Acceptability
12 Jun 2024
Mining and Metals

CIM CONNECT 2024 | Convention & Expo: key insights from Amanda Fitch
- Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Mining and Metals
10 Jun 2024
Power and Renewables

Enhancing process optimization with control loop performance monitoring

In today’s relentless pursuit of optimized production, industries have a wealth of data readily at hand as well as access to advanced analytical tools. However, these technological advances, while promising, can also include complexities that challenge operations across various industries. A recent survey conducted by GatePoint Research revealed that nearly 90% of executives in process industries are increasingly concerned about how complicated their operations are becoming. This is where control loop performance monitoring (CLPM) solutions come in. They offer valuable advantages and help overcome these challenges.
Maxym Lachance, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Process Control and Operational Technology
04 Jun 2024
Mining and Metals

Mining 4.0: digital technology, an ally to the green revolution
- Jean-François Beaulieu
  
  Director, Digital Consultant
28 May 2024
Mining and Metals

Noise control at mining sites: an essential step toward harmonious production
- Riccardo Del Bosco, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology
07 May 2024
Mining and Metals

On the green road: electrification transforms the mining landscape in B.C.
- Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Mining and Metals
01 May 2024
Mining and Metals

Geochemistry – Part II: Predicting metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD) chemistry
- Todd McCracken, P.Geo.
  
  Department Manager, Mining and Geology
15 Apr 2024
Mining and Metals

Geochemistry – Part I: What is metal leaching and acid rock drainage (ML/ARD), and how does it occur?
Todd McCracken, P.Geo.

Department Manager, Mining and Geology