Global design firm Stantec has joined the Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) as a leadership member, adding its insight and expertise to global collaboration and innovation within the mining industry. Stantec operates around the world to provide professional consulting services in engineering, architecture, design, environmental sciences, and project management.

The statement said: “Stantec mining group is a trusted partner to mining clients at every stage of the mining lifecycle. Stantec is contributing to advancements in autonomous vehicle deployment, net-zero mining practices, and inclusion and diversity in STEM education. As a GMG member, Stantec will lend their insight and design expertise to be a part of advancing innovation within the mining industry.”

“Stantec is excited to be part of the GMG Leadership committee and the opportunity it provides to contribute to and learn from the other collaborators on the team” said Jon Treen, Stantec’s Global Mining Lead. “We look forward to working on strategies and guidelines that improve the mining industry, address challenges, and implement opportunities to better our industry and the communities they support.”

GMG said it brings together mining regions around the world to collaborate, and offers Stantec a platform for meaningful discussion, training, and collaboration. “As a company that is built around bringing designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and community leaders together, Stantec has extensive experience delving into the specific challenges those within the mining sector face daily.”

“Stantec holds community at the centre of its design processes,” says Michelle Ash, GMG Chair. “Their dedication to providing expertise with diverse perspectives aligns perfectly with our efforts to facilitate innovation through collaboration. Together, we can advance the development of projects, delivering essential guidance to the industry.”