Ensure Compliance with Mexican Environmental Regulations in Mining for Healthy Ramp Up
Major amendments to mining laws in Mexico have been in effect since May 2023, leaving an impetus for mining companies to shift their approach in how they secure mining concessions and conduct their overall mining operations. To ensure a healthy ramp up for new mines and plants to open in Mexico, understanding recent regulatory reforms […]
Enhance Workforce Capacity Planning to Improve Resource Allocation
Workforce capacity planning can be challenging due to a highly cyclical mining industry, constantly influenced by factors such as commodity prices, global demand, and geopolitical events. Predicting workforce needs accurately amidst these fluctuations can be difficult, leading to overstaffing during booms and layoffs during downturns. In Mexico, mining regulations have shifted significantly within the past […]
Align Work Order Prioritization Between Departments for Seamless Backlog Management
Work order prioritization for maintenance tasks can be challenging with the complexity of today’s mining equipment and with high-volume backlogs. Nonetheless, it can significantly impact the operational efficiency and productivity of mines by keeping equipment operating smoothly and avoiding unexpected breakdowns. By determining which maintenance tasks should be addressed first based on factors such as […]
Diversify Mine Energy Sources for Cost Savings & Investor Prospects
Over-reliance on traditional power grids as a mine’s sole energy source can lead to unexpected downtime when power outages occur. In Mexico, power outages to the national grid have occurred as recently as September 2023 due to the heat waves which reached 40 degrees Celcius in the Bajio Region. Another complication with remote mines is […]
Optimize Supervision Strategies and Span of Control for Better Performance Management
Effectively supervising the daily tasks of remote mines and adherence to operation plans can be a challenge for international companies with mining executives based abroad. A lack of visibility of on-the-ground activities can cause performance management to be ineffective when processes do not provide executives with the full picture. Ensuring that daily targets and responsibilities […]
