Publications

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
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
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
11 Oct 2023
Mining and Metals

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

Designing foundations on silty soil
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
22 Jun 2023
Mining and Metals

Understanding Fatigue in Steel Structures: Fundamentals and Prevention Strategies
- Omid Sargazi, P.Eng., P.E.
  
  Senior Engineer, Civil
21 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Respect and transparency as foundations for lasting partnerships
15 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Operational data: the driving force behind transparency
- Souheil Sabbagh, P.Eng., MBA
  
  Vice-President, Digital Expertise
02 Jun 2023
Power and Renewables

Acoustic measurements: the effects of weather on sound propagation

Weather conditions influence noise levels, especially over long distances, and need to be considered when taking acoustic measurements. In Québec, the Ministère de l’Environnement, de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques, de la Faune et des Parcs (MELCCFP) has established criteria for weather conditions that must be met in such situations. The criteria are set out in Note d’instructions [guidance note] 98-01.
Annabelle Paré

Engineer, Environnemental Engineering
03 May 2023
Mining and Metals

Properly preparing a strategic plan to pump mine tailings
- Guylaine St-Jean, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Industrial and Hydro
27 Apr 2023
Power and Renewables

Preserving biodiversity: an attainable challenge for industry
23 Mar 2023
Power and Renewables

Noise exposure in the workplace: changes coming soon in Québec
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
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
07 Feb 2023
Mining and Metals

Managing hectic projects with agility and efficiency
- Bernard Gilbert, P.Eng.
  
  Principal Project Manager, Project Management Services
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., M.B.A.
  
  President and Chief Executive Officer
14 Dec 2022
Power and Renewables

Implementing a production management and monitoring system: the importance of preliminary studies
- Branko Radulovic, P.Eng.
  
  Senior Engineer, Operational Technology and Infrastructure
28 Nov 2022
Power and Renewables

Reverse osmosis: a reliable technology

Osmosis is a natural phenomenon that was discovered long ago; it is the movement of a diluted solution through a semi-permeable membrane into a concentrated solution. Therefore, reverse osmosis is the reverse movement of osmosis.
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
01 Aug 2022
Mining and Metals

Three strategies for ventilation control in underground mines
15 Jul 2022
Power and Renewables

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

In the course of our design activities, we often come across pumping system calculations. One of the parameters that needs to be established for proper pump sizing is the system’s static head. This deliberation frequently arises when one specific type of piping configuration is considered. We often see it in in-plant pumping systems, specifically in slurry applications. This blog article will attempt to demystify the issue and provide some practical recommendations on how to properly establish static head value.
Roman Dorfman, P.Eng.

Principal Engineer, Piping