In the mining sector, a labour dispute can affect far more than the bargaining table. It can disrupt site access, contractor movement, employee crossings, critical infrastructure, supply routes, executive safety, …
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Remote Mine Medical Teams: 5 Roles That Keep Sites Running
Remote mine medical teams help keep Canadian mining operations running when medical incidents happen far from hospitals and emergency services. They also depend on the right medical personnel being available …
6 Factors Mine Operators Should Review Before Hiring Security
Choosing the right remote mine security provider can affect cost, safety, liability, confidentiality and operational continuity. Remote mine security is not the same as standard commercial security. Mining projects may …
5 Phases in the Search and Seizure of Contraband in a Remote Mining Environment in Canada
Search and seizure of contraband in a remote mining environment requires clear policy, trained personnel, proper documentation and controlled communication. Workers may live on site, travel through controlled access points, …
How to Choose a Strike Security Company
When an organization is facing a potential strike, lockout or labour disruption, choosing the right strike security company can be one of the most important decisions made before the dispute …
The First 72 Hours of a Labour Disruption
When a labour disruption begins, the first 72 hours can shape the entire response. A strike, lockout or active picket line can quickly affect site access, employee movement, supplier deliveries, …
Why Evidence Gathering Can Make or Break a Labour Dispute Response
Labour dispute evidence can determine whether an employer has a defensible response or only a collection of claims after the fact. When a labour dispute becomes active, attention often turns …
Mine Security Downtime: When Security Fails
For many Canadian mine operators, security failure does not begin with a dramatic breach. It usually begins quietly: an unverified patrol, a missing asset record, a weak communications plan, an …
Critical Security Gaps in Exploration Camps and How to Close Them
Exploration camps are the lifeblood of mining’s future. These are the remote, often fly-in/fly-out (FIFO) bases where companies carry out early-stage drilling, geological mapping, and resource sampling. But despite their …
British Columbia’s Mining Momentum: Why Expanding Projects Demand Stronger Operational Readiness
B.C. mine security is becoming increasingly important as British Columbia’s mining sector enters a major growth phase, with haul trucks and equipment activity expanding across mine sites throughout the province. …