With this unprecedented situation, the mining industry is slowly and cautiously re-opening mine sites to ensure they are safe and sterilized for the workforce. SRK Consulting began to conduct site visits for some of their clients and defined clear site safety plans in advance, in...
During times of COVID-19 I pledge to be Family Sensitive. I pledge to support Flexibility for Personal Needs. I pledge to support “Not Camera Ready” times. I pledge to Be Kind. I pledge to Set Boundaries and Prevent Video Fatigue. I pledge to Take Care of Myself. I pledge to Frequently Check...
By Peter Wan, Lead, Technology & Innovation Electric Busses at our Elk Valley Operations Teck introduced two eLion C Series electric buses for crew transport in 2019, in a 12-month pilot project. The electric bus pilot will help prepare us for the challenges of fleet electrification, and...
Employee engagement and soft skills have never been more important for the mining industry. A number of converging factors are changing the industry such as advanced digital technologies, emerging generations with different priorities around work, and increased social and environmental awareness. All of these changes affect the workforce,...
As mining companies are evolving with new technologies, there’s a greater need to understand how it will impact their workforce and what is needed to ensure a smooth transition. On March 25th, GMG held an Autonomous Mining online interactive event to discuss the emerging trends...
On March 25th, GMG hosted an Autonomous Mining online interactive event to discuss the emerging topics and tackle the major challenges that arise during its implementation. Autonomous Mining is becoming an important pillar in the business strategy for all mining companies, as it will ensure...
Coronvarius (COVID-19) is possibly the largest cyber security threat of all time. Cybercriminals are capitalising on the global crisis that is COVID‑19 to send fake email and SMS phishing attacks with content related to the virus. Most of these attacks are designed to infect our...
Mining & Mineral organizations across the globe are assessing and quickly mobilizing to respond to emerging COVID-19 challenges and impacts. Here are the key topics to address, according to Accenture Security: The pandemic has created social engineering opportunities, including phishing campaigns; phishing awareness is key, as cyber...
Mine electrification to be discussed at GMG Luleå Forum and The Electric Mine 2020 As GMG’s The Electric Mine Working Group starts to shape its strategy, many of its members will be taking part in two major events in Sweden next month. The Electric Mine 2020 First up...
Mining companies and mining equipment manufacturers can leverage Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to optimize business operations and find new revenue streams. As part of our partnership with the Internet Consortium (IIC), the Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) will be taking part in the Mining...
Location tracking has emerged as a potential new project for the Underground Mining Working Group. Systems for tracking, locating and monitoring the activity of people and things have many potential benefits because they improve situation awareness and lead to safer, more productive and more efficient...
Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) welcomes new Vice-Chair, Kalev Ruberg, Vice-President Digital Systems and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Teck Resources Limited (Teck), Canada’s largest diversified resource company. Ruberg brings extensive experience in information technology and business leadership to the GMG Executive Council. He has held...