"Polluter pays" is a principle of environmental law within Canada that holds the polluters fully responsible for any present and...
Wind energy is becoming more popular as the world looks to alternative sources of energy. Ensuring you have detailed risk...
Mining operations across Canada have increasingly began operating with a more digital approach to managing operations in order to...
No company of any size is free from the threat of a data breach, whether a Fortune 500 company, or a mom and pop shop. Cyber...
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Quarries are teeming with hazards, and having such extreme measures requires extreme dedication to health and safety compliance....
Quarries can be chaotic places. Quarry operators are responsible for a lot at a quarry from design to operation.
Note that this policy will respond to suits against the company arising from accidents involving employees driving rental...
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Corporate indemnification and insurance policies designed to protect Directors and Officers (D&Os) in mining can be complex...
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An essential part of any Insurance program is the effective use of Risk Management and loss control strategies to mitigate...
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Motor vehicle accidents happen every day but the probability of accidents happening can be reduced by prudent...
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To illustrate the exposure and to provide a basis for further comments on mitigation and insurance we will look at two...
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Note that this policy will respond to suits against the company arising from accidents involving employees driving rental...
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Understanding the importance of rented, leased, or non-owned vehicles is critical for the mining and mineral exploration...
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An essential part of any Insurance program is the effective use of Risk Management and loss control strategies to mitigate...
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An essential part of any Insurance program is the effective use of Risk Management and loss control strategies to mitigate...
Tags: Energy, Resources & Renewables, Mining & Mineral Exploration
Corporate indemnification and insurance policies designed to protect Directors and Officers (D&Os) in mining can be complex...
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Due to the nature of their operations, mining companies are often liable for a variety of environmental-related risks and issues....
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Corporate indemnification and insurance policies designed to protect Directors and Officers (D&Os) are complex technical...
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Mining companies own many physical assets in their care. Depending on the stage and nature of the project or mine development,...
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Mining company employees who must work overseas can be exposed to a number of risks that pose a threat and possibly endanger...
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Canadian mining companies who operate in foreign jurisdictions need to understand local laws, regulations, customs and business...
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Also commonly referred to as an Individual D&O Policy, the Side A Coverage protects only the Directors and Officers rather than...
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Directors and Officers (D&Os) of companies in the mining industry can be faced with a wide range of legal exposures arising from...
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Directors and Officers (D&Os) of companies in the mining industry deserve to be protected through insurance policies as they are...
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Given the amount of overseas work mining corporations need to conduct, it’s important that they have proper insurance coverage...
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Directors and Officers (D&Os) of companies in the mining industry can be faced with a wide range of legal exposures arising from...
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Mining companies face a variety of insurance risks due to the nature of their operations often crossing international boundaries....
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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak evolves, businesses face growing uncertainty as to how this pandemic will affect their...
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers across Canada have had to either temporarily close their business doors or...
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An economic downturn can be a turbulent time for businesses in every sector worldwide. Sinking revenues and economic...
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According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), workers may be exposed to dust containing high...
Although worker safety hazards in the oil and gas extraction industry are well-known, there is very little published data...
Radon is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, radioactive gas that is formed from the natural radioactive decay of uranium found...
Got questions about how the current COVID-19 pandemic relates to your commercial insurance? Thanks to the Insurance Bureau of...
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The most frequent cause of injuries and fatalities in underground mines is ground instability. When rocks or walls of earth...
Today, many companies within the oil and gas industry use the Job Safety Analysis Process (also referred to as a JSA, Job...
Diesel engines provide power to a wide variety of vehicles, heavy equipment and other machinery used in the mining industry....
Quarries can be chaotic places, with huge vehicles hauling heavy materials, workers navigating treacherous terrain and experts...
Quarries are dangerous places, but are also tempting to visitors. Employees who work at the quarry are aware of the location’s...
Lockout/tag out (LOTO) procedures are used by workers in mine hoist plants underground to ensure that energy controls are kept...
Quarries are brimming with hazards. From massive vehicles to steep heights to powerful explosives, quarry workers rely on...
Rob Labbe, a Canadian, is the co-founder of the Mining and Metals Information Sharing and Analysis Centre. When addressing the...
As a small business owner, you have poured your heart and soul into your work. Building your own business venture takes drive and...
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Small businesses do not always have the time or resources to dedicate much to their marketing efforts, but they have a lot to...
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Crime is everywhere. From petty street crime to multi million dollar fraud, it can take many different forms. There are many ways...
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Cyber threats top the list of worries from corporate leaders
Corporate optimism about short term prospects rose to record...
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A recent article in the Guardian pitches a formula for an effective charity slogan: “Unique + ruthless = unforgettable.”
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Somebody asked to be added to my General Liability insurance policy as Additional Insured — what does this mean?
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How drones are using sensory and photographic data to create efficiencies in mining
