Insights

04 Mar 2026
All industries

Restoring together: a comprehensive approach to wetland and waterbody planning
Marie-Claire LeBlanc,

Environmental Professional
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
25 Jun 2024
All industries

Valuing Indigenous knowledge to develop natural resources sustainably
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

The CIM CONNECT 2024 | Convention & Expo, held in Vancouver from May 12–15, 2024, marked another significant gathering for the mining industry. Bringing together experts, professionals and companies from across the globe, I was excited to represent BBA and attend the CIM convention as a sponsor and exhibitor.
Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.

Director, Mining and Metals
10 Jun 2024
Power and Renewables

Enhancing process optimization with control loop performance monitoring
- 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
21 May 2024

Psychological health and safety: working toward a culture of support, trust and openness
08 May 2024
Power and Renewables

Compressed air: a more precious resource than it may seem

When you were young, your parents probably said this to you in the wintertime: “Close the door. We're not heating the neighbourhood!” Even if you disliked this comment, it still made common sense. You might not have seen the wasted energy and money, but it was very real. The same applies to compressed air. You may think that air is free, but that's far from being true, as this blog article will demonstrate.
Jérémie Côté, P.Eng.

Senior Engineer, Management - Power Market
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
25 Mar 2024
Mining and Metals

What we know about processing nitrogen compounds in mining effluents
04 Mar 2024
Other Industries

Optimizing solutions for air quality and acoustics in industrial settings

Many industries generate air pollutants—dust, fumes, and organic and chemical compounds—as well as odours. Québec’s Clean Air Regulation1 (CAR) sets guidelines regarding the release and impact of these pollutants on ambient air quality. As urban sprawl brings residential neighbourhoods and industrial areas closer, fostering a harmonious relationship with your immediate neighbours is a must.
David Giard, P.Eng., M.Sc.

Senior Engineer, Environmental Engineering
29 Feb 2024
Power and Renewables

An integrated and strategic approach to decarbonize industrial compagnies
- Stéphane Charest, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-president, Energy and Chemicals Market
25 Jan 2024
Energy and Chemical Processes

Producing iron ore for the direct-reduced iron market
- Catherine Pelletier, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Process Mining and Metals
08 Jan 2024
Power and Renewables

Advanced HV-lab testing and condition assessments
- Ali Naderian, Ph.D., P.Eng., PE, IEEE SM
  
  Principal Advisor, High Voltage Services
12 Dec 2023
Power and Renewables

Empowering health and safety: leveraging resilience and innovation in workplace
06 Dec 2023
Power and Renewables

Developing a reliable mining decarbonization plan

As global awareness of climate change reaches new heights, pressures on mining companies are becoming increasingly stronger to move more quickly toward decarbonization. As stated in Part 1 of this blog article, Purposeful planning for mining decarbonization, mining companies need to come up with a reliable action plan. There are three questions to ask when establishing a plan development process:
Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.

Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
07 Nov 2023
Mining and Metals

Sulphide self-heating behaviours, risks, mitigation and prevention
- Patrick Beaulieu, EIT
  
  Engineering Intern, Mechanical and Structural
06 Nov 2023
Other Industries

Pivo-Mesh and March-Mesh
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Senior Engineer, Civil
11 Oct 2023
Mining and Metals

Conveyor belt misalignment can negatively impact production and operating costs
- Luis Ramirez, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Engineer, Mechanical
29 Sep 2023
Power and Renewables

Designing foundations on silty soil
20 Sep 2023

Ingenious women – Yiru Wang

"I really hesitated between the health and engineering sectors. I like interacting with people, I’m proactive and I enjoy reflecting and finding solutions, so I was interested in both. But I wanted a career filled with many opportunities that would surprise me. The engineering field just seemed to offer me more.
Yiru Wang, P.Eng.

Mechanical Engineer
09 Aug 2023
Mining and Metals

Expert Techniques for Fatigue Evaluation in Industrial Steel Structures – Part 2
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Senior Engineer, Civil
20 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Ensuring sustainability by tackling the climate crisis
12 Jul 2023
Power and Renewables

Purposeful planning for mining decarbonization
- Dave Olsthoorn, P.Eng., M.A.Sc.
  
  Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
23 Jun 2023

Ingenious women – Tatiana Guerrero
22 Jun 2023
Mining and Metals

Understanding Fatigue in Steel Structures: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies

When designing structural members, their cross-section must safely and economically resist applied loads, which includes optimizing the weight. Other considerations, such as ease of fabrication and construction, may also affect which member you choose. It all begins with selecting the lightest cross-sectional shape that can safely transfer the load and meet serviceability and durability requirements. The fundamental prerequisite of structural design is to ensure the required strength does not exceed the available strength. Practicing engineers need a high-level background to understand the basics of fatigue and fracture in engineering design.
Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.

Senior Engineer, Civil