Mining strikes are different from most labour disputes because mines are often remote, highly regulated, supply-chain dependent and closely connected to the communities around them. When a mine faces a …
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Bill C-58, Replacement Workers and the New Labour Risk for Canadian Mining
Bill C-58 has changed the labour dispute planning environment for federally regulated employers in Canada. By restricting the use of replacement workers during legal strikes and lockouts, the legislation creates …
Before the Picket Line: How Mining Companies Can Prepare for Labour Disputes Before They Escalate
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, …
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, …
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 …