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 […]
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 […]
Spend Cube Analysis for Procurement Planning and Supply Chain Risk Management
Managing organizational spend on critical parts is a crucial part of procurement planning on a remote mine. Without factoring in the geographical complexity of an area and a potential lack of transportation infrastructure, there is a risk of delivery delays which can quickly drive up operational expenses. There is also a delicate balance to maintain […]
Mitigate and manage mining risks in Mexico by collaborating with local teams
Security threats on mine sites can be challenging to curb without comprehensive risk assessments and safety control measures in place. Beyond endangering the safety of personnel on site, they threaten to bring a sudden halt to mining operations when left unmanaged, posing a risk to a mine’s profitability, reputation and favorability to investors. For mines […]
