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
12 Dec 2025
Energy and Chemical Processes

Shaping the future of oil and gas
- Debbie Burke, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals
12 Dec 2025
Power and Renewables

Energy loops as a driver of sustainable and economic development
03 Dec 2025
Power and Renewables

Data centres serving communities
26 Nov 2025
All industries

From obsolescence to opportunity: modernizing control systems for sustainable operations
- Kevin Galvez
  
  Engineer in Training - Automation
19 Nov 2025
Mining and Metals

The key to responsible and successful mining projects

Mining companies generally have three targets: Develop a viable project, secure environmental approvals quickly and earn lasting support from local communities. But, in today’s world, with regulations that vary by jurisdiction, rapidly shifting social expectations and stricter environmental requirements, advancing a mining project becomes far more complex than engineering alone. So, what’s the way forward? Start early with a holistic approach that combines technical expertise, environmental rigour and genuine collaboration with stakeholders, including negotiating impact and benefit agreements with affected communities.
06 Nov 2025
All industries

Building meaningful strategies that deliver results
- Susan Eick
  
  Vice-President, Advisory
30 Oct 2025
All industries

Navigating mining permits in Canada: Success starts with preparation
22 Oct 2025
Energy and Chemical Processes

Between the lab and industrial reality, one factor makes all the difference in scaling up
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

Hydrogen remains an attractive clean-energy path because it produces no carbon emissions at the point of use. However, molecular hydrogen has a very low volumetric density, making long distance transport and seasonal storage challenging7. Today’s supply chains use very high-pressure gas cylinders or cryogenic liquid hydrogen (LiqH₂), both of which require complex infrastructure and result in significant energy losses7. Two alternative carrier options are receiving increasing attention: ammonia (NH₃) and liquid organic hydrogen carriers (LOHCs). Ammonia is widely manufactured, contains hydrogen bound in a single molecular compound, and can be liquefied at moderate pressure or temperature. LOHCs, such as dibenzyltoluene (DBT), are organic liquids that reversibly absorb hydrogen; the hydrogen rich form can be dehydrogenated at the end use site and the lean carrier returned for reuse8. This document intends to compare ammonia and DBT‐based LOHCs from a technical, commercial and logistics perspective, using published data up to July 2025.
Joe Nava, P.Eng.

Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
07 Oct 2025
Power and Renewables

Unlocking industrial efficiency: How incentive programs turn energy audits into action
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
19 Aug 2025
All industries

Energy efficiency as a strategic lever for industrial competitiveness in Québec
- Stephanie Mayer, P.Eng., 50001 CP
  
  Senior Engineer, Energy and Air Quality
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
07 Aug 2025
Energy and Chemical Processes

B.C.’s Oil & Gas Energy Transition: A Path to a Greener Future
- Neill Massey, P.Eng.
  
  Vice-President, Operations - Pacific Canada
01 Aug 2025
Energy and Chemical Processes

Driving digital transformation and innovation in Alberta’s energy sector
- Debbie Burke, P.Eng.
  
  Director, Oil, Gas and Chemicals
30 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

NFPA 660: A unified standard for better 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

Asset owners and managers often wonder about the condition of their electrical assets, particularly medium voltage and high voltage equipment, which generally represent significant capital investments. Unlike people, electrical assets can’t tell us what’s wrong or which part is malfunctioning. However, we can borrow an idea from medicine: performing diagnostic tests. Electrical testing helps identify potential issues and better understand an asset's condition.
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 Landriault P.Eng., PMP
  
  Senior Engineer, Mining and Geology
03 Jul 2025
Mining and Metals

Underground mine piping systems
25 Jun 2025
Power and Renewables

Building Canada’s Energy Future Through Smart Integration
18 Jun 2025
Energy and Chemical Processes

Building industrial resilience through the circular economy
- Joe Nava, P.Eng.
  
  Global Director, Advanced Fuels and Chemicals
05 Jun 2025
All industries

Working in an environment while restoring it. Not only is it possible—it’s essential.
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 May 2025
All industries

The technical risks of process commercialization
- Benoit Desjardins, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Operational Readiness and Commissioning
15 Apr 2025
Power and Renewables

Pipe stress analysis
14 Apr 2025
Mining and Metals

Mine Electrification in Canada: An Industry in Transition

Canada's mining sector is making strides in electrification, driven by technological advancements, policy support, and infrastructure investments.
Amanda Fitch, P.Eng.

Regional Director, Mining and Metals Market, Western Canada