2013
Environmental Health and Safety (# 89)
Second Quarter
When proactive and preventative, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) can have lasting effects on workplace quality of life, productivity, and social and economic development.
Many of our clients are recognising that worker safety and well-being at job sites can be impacted by a variety of factors, and that operating regulations are becoming more...View individual articles
Water Resources (# 88)
First Quarter
Water supply, one of the major challenges facing our planet, is inextricably linked to other crucial concerns like energy, climate change, food supply, and human health.
Almost every community and company depends on water, and contends with controlling either its scarcity or excess, as well as its quality. Today, even financial analysts must know the...View individual articles
2012
Energy & Carbon Management (# 87)
Fourth Quarter
Companies today are recognising the need for a more comprehensive and interactive approach to managing energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions. For many, the historical approach that was driven by cheap energy prices no longer applies. Rather, managing resources and emissions is becoming a critical business issue.
With global energy...View individual articles
Rock Mechanics (# 86)
Third Quarter
In today's world mines are deeper, caverns are larger, tunnels are longer. Projects come under increased scrutiny due to environmental and social awareness, and take longer to develop and build. Often, projects are located in more challenging environments, such as remote areas or densely populated urban zones.
While the science of rock mechanics is...View individual articles
Mining Services (# 85)
Second Quarter
Mining of bulk commodities like iron, coal, and copper has truly become a global industry, dominated by large companies that have grown by focusing on their strengths.
Today, mining companies must address the concerns of all their stakeholders, including those who are impacted by their operations, as well as those who benefit from the output....View individual articles
