{"id":80701,"date":"2022-06-10T05:24:43","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T05:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/\/?p=80701"},"modified":"2022-07-01T01:15:04","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T01:15:04","slug":"qa-series-samantha-espley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalroadtechnology.com\/qa-series-samantha-espley\/","title":{"rendered":"Q&A series #42 : Interview with Samantha Espley"},"content":{"rendered":"

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About the guest<\/h3>\n

Samantha is a highly experienced mining engineer with involvement in advanced-stage exploration, preliminary economic assessments, prefeasibility and feasibility studies, construction, technical services and operations of open pits and underground mines, and in processing and metallurgy. \u00a0 She is passionate about safety & health, Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG), and diversity & inclusion. She advocates for mining transformation and created The Whole Mine\u2122 approach as a roadmap for building future mines, today.\u00a0 She works with technical experts, community leaders, advocates, government, and other stakeholders, all with a keen focus on integrating innovations and solutions to achieve sustainability of the industry.\u00a0 She supports industry on boards of directors, bringing valued leadership and experience to the teams and businesses.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Samantha is the past president of Canadian Institute of Mining and an executive mining advisor for Stantec leading transformation in engineering and mine design.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Topic of discussion: Mining and Leadership Lessons from Canada\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Canada is a <\/span>country rich in minerals and metals<\/span>, and is a leader in critical minerals mining, advanced battery manufacturing and battery storage technology. Across the country, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are involved in building an industry that produces more than 60 minerals and metals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada is one of the largest mineral producers in the world and ranks in the top five countries for 13 major minerals and metals by production: first in potash; second in uranium and niobium; third in nickel, cobalt, aluminium, and platinum group metals; and fifth in gold and diamonds.<\/span><\/p>\n

Canada also is the leader in exploration, ranking as the first in non-ferrous mineral exploration. It attracts 15% of the world\u2019s exploration budgets, while 37% of the global exploration is conducted by Canadian companies.<\/span><\/p>\n

NI 43-101 are the Canadian standards that lead the industry globally and underpin Canada as second to none in the world of project development and project financing.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this GRT Q&A Series, we had the opportunity to speak to <\/span>Samantha Espley<\/span><\/a>, a seasoned Senior Advisor at <\/span>Stantec<\/span><\/a> and also a Vice Chair, Health and Safety Society of the <\/span>Canadian Institute of Mining<\/span><\/a>, Metallurgy and Petroleum. Our conversation focused on mining and leadership lessons from Canada. Samantha is based in Canada.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q1) A warm welcome to the GRT Q&A Series, Samantha. It’s a pleasure and honour to have you. Please take us through your journey as a mining executive over the last two decades? What does your current role as Senior Advisor at Stantec entail?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Thank you, Keith, for the opportunity to share some of my thoughts and insights through this interview.\u00a0 I have been fortunate to work in a large multi-national organization with operations around the world and with many roles available for a fulsome career.\u00a0 Early in my career I worked in Research and Development where I gained technical experience as a mining engineer including in-depth knowledge in backfill, drilling and blasting, geotechnical design including seismology and numerical modelling, and automation. This allowed me to learn about software tools and design opportunities with my first novel mine design for the McCreedy East (now called Coleman Mine) operation with a very successful staggered post-pillar extraction process.\u00a0 I learned to interrogate cut-off grades, operating and capital costs, productivity levers, maintenance schemes, and process recoveries. I led the first Life of Mine Planning process and compilation for the company.\u00a0 This was a huge benefit in allowing me to understand the value distribution between the ore bodies and the opportunities versus challenges for every mine and processing plant in our Canadian operations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My work led to an operating role where I appreciated the role of the workers in operations, maintenance and technical services \u2013 a perfect team to deliver the safety, production and cost goals, and to improve the business.\u00a0 This role was followed by engineering lead role for a new mining project.\u00a0 I moved from capital projects to lead the North Atlantic mining and milling technical services team, supporting the operations.\u00a0 I then moved into a corporate director role leading technology and innovation for the base metals business, including providing technical assurance and expert technical support to the international operations.\u00a0 I understood and supported a range of technical aspects such as mining methods, evaluation techniques, and software systems, as well as social aspects with training, coaching, and talent development programs, and the business \u2013 with the primary focus on safety, the environment, and the financials.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

All roles taught me key learnings that I bring with me into my role at Stantec as a Senior Advisor.\u00a0 I support project managers and teams to ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose solutions for our clients. It is very exciting as Stantec is a leading consulting engineering firm with a focus on Safety ( with a Prevention Through Design process) and Sustainability (with a Sustainability By Design system).\u00a0 We are working in all sectors and have tremendous talent to lead and work on projects.\u00a0 The entire business embraces the imperative to hit Net Zero with clients and our own business.\u00a0 I am proud of this focus and the innovation drive that exists within the business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q2) Since you have worn so many hats, perhaps let’s start with your early days as a mine superintendent. School us more about what it takes to improve mining methods and implement mine design improvements? How did you balance off the technical and business side of things?<\/b><\/h3>\n

When I worked in Research and Development, I was asked to lead a new cut-and-fill mine design for an important ore body in the company.\u00a0 The selective mining method was a complete change from the traditional bulk mining methods that were used throughout the organization.\u00a0 This assignment coincided with my Master\u2019s in Engineering studies and I was learning about geotechnical considerations from a global leader, Dr. Peter Kaiser.\u00a0 I adopted his teachings into my designs and ended up with a novel approach \u2013 one that leverage the geotechnical considerations and one that made financial sense from a cost and production rate perspective.\u00a0 I had a strong, dedicated engineering team and we had an operational readiness and execution group on site.\u00a0 I was supported by a visionary mine manager, Jon Gill, and a seasoned mine planner, Trevor Courchesne.\u00a0 This last point made all the difference in our success and, to this day, I find it fascinating.\u00a0 The design was built from scratch \u2013 based on solid rock mechanics \u2013 and it was readily accepted by a trusting leader.\u00a0 The engagement of the operators was obviously necessary, yet the success had a magic recipe.\u00a0 Leaders are critical to change.\u00a0 So often, I have seen engineers who did not want to create something new (did not even think about it, in some cases)..\u00a0 Without creative leadership, nothing changes.\u00a0 Operators do not bring change as they follow the engineer\u2019s lead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many years later, as a consultant, I had the good fortune to work for another visionary mining leader \u2013 Alistair Ross \u2013 and he wanted to create a step change in a production rate for his deposits.\u00a0 The exciting thing about this experience was the broader approach to the design.\u00a0 It went beyond just solid rock mechanics, to leverage proven and emerging technology, to use IoT capabilities, and to \u201cdesign out\u201d risk and hazards.\u00a0 The novel mining method also drove up the financial returns and resulted in a sustainable, safe, effective approach \u2013 one that encompassed the\u00a0 \u201cwhole mine\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When I think about your question Keith, about my days as a mine superintendent, I really believe that this role did not create the knowledge nor give me the authority to generate new mine designs.\u00a0 However, it is a great question because the role was critical in designing new mining methods.\u00a0 I have the confidence to try new designs because I know that changes in mine designs are important for moving the needle on mining performance \u2013 for environment, social and governance, and for addressing increasing technical challenges, and for yielding the financial results we all need.\u00a0 Bottom line, these designs must be engineered.\u00a0 And, it is all possible with visionary leadership \u2013 those who insist on the key goals and who know the workers must get involved in the operational readiness process.\u00a0 I also know the workers can and will adopt change if they are involved and have a stake in the gains.\u00a0 If it is safer and more productive, how can anyone say no?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Q3) Can you give us insights into how the Canadian mining landscape has evolved over the past 20 years? What role has technology played in driving innovation, productivity and sustainability?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The mining landscape has come full circle in many cases when it comes to technology and yet we are embarking on new path with a need for broader consultation to earn the right to mine.\u00a0 More than 30 years ago, there was a huge emphasis on productivity improvements through innovations and technology adoption.\u00a0 There are numerous examples of the focus and spending of Canadian mining companies in R&D \u2013 to automate, cut hard rock, eliminate tailings, mine lower grades, etc. and achieve results in safety, costs, and production. \u00a0 However, as the industry M&As grew, much of the momentum switched away from new technologies and disruption, to continuous improvement only.\u00a0 This is not a bad thing; however, it does not yield a step change in performance.\u00a0 You must re-design to get a step change \u2013 therefore, innovation is the only answer for so many of our operations given the ever-increasing technical challenges (deeper, hotter, higher stress, lower grade), social challenges (attraction, retention, and licence to operate), and the challenge for investment.\u00a0 We are now back at the point where we need to adopt new technology and re-design our mines to leverage the appropriate technology suites to best suit each ore body\u2019s unique requirements.\u00a0 Innovative and technological solutions are also needed to address sustainability \u2013 reducing our footprint and waste \u2013 and by expanding the engagement of a broader set of stakeholders. as compared to the past.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Momentum is picking up with many companies forging their Technology Roadmaps to get the results they need to remain financially competitive, and be safer and responsible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q4) Mining technology and innovation are at the core of SMART mining and the future of mining. What goes into the readiness for the full adoption of an autonomous mining operation? What barriers are there in the adoption of autonomous mining systems?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Autonomous mining is moving at an increasing speed with the needed technologies and backbone to support its use.\u00a0 This requires a wide stakeholder group to be integrated into solution matrices \u2013 manufacturers of equipment, engineering controls, software and process controllers, digital backbones and all manner of digital servers, networks, and communications systems.\u00a0 As defined by Stantec, we have a process for autonomous adoption in mining.\u00a0 We start with defining the vision followed by completing an assessment of state of the technology and the providers, and building the concept plan.\u00a0 The second stage is to collect available data, establish communications, create the planning and analysis, and solicit input from the operations.\u00a0 The third step is to define the business case with the business modelling and financials, along with solicitation of services and the review of proposals.\u00a0 The fourth step is to get the permit and approvals, set up the infrastructure, complete the risk and safety plans, a training program, and a full communications plan.\u00a0 The fifth step is to complete the required training, establish the maintenance services, trialling and validating the autonomous performance, standardizing the process for deployment, and completing the emergency plans and compliance of assurance.\u00a0 The final step is collect field data, report the operational performance, create new policies, communicate results and plan for the future.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

My description, with the 5 steps, is only going to be successful if there is sustained commitment from the senior leaders in addition to a dedicated area for trials and roll out, and with the financial and people resources to support the effort.\u00a0 I cannot emphasize enough that without commitment from the top personnel in the organization, any initiative like autonomous mining is at risk of being halted before adequate time is given to the effort, and before the change has been proven and operationalized.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q5) Samantha has worked for global businesses and excelled in many roles globally. What drove your leadership style and how did you manage to get the best out of your teams? Like anyone else you should have faced challenges at some point, how did you overcome them?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

This is such an interesting question.\u00a0 This is a prime example of my leadership style kicking into action as I\u2019ve learned to be introspective and give some deep thought to questions.\u00a0 In this case, I especially want to reflect on my leadership styles and its evolution over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I do know I have been, and remain, very ambitious \u2013 and my ambition is not about being in charge for the power of it.\u00a0 Rather, it is about being in charge as a symbol or \u201cproof\u201d of being intelligent and good at something. I don\u2019t really know what is driving this need inside me, however, it has made me who I am today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I certainly thrive in roles that give me autonomy to do my own thing, to be trusted to do the right thing, and to be someone who values other\u2019s ideas and opinions.\u00a0 I really enjoy leading and being part of teams with a common goal where we achieve great results.\u00a0 My leadership style is to be collaborative \u2013 to be inclusive, to support others with their needs.\u00a0 I also hate to say no – this keeps me up late at night getting work done to appease them all.<\/span><\/p>\n

I have taken many training courses over the years (because I like to learn about EVERYTHING).\u00a0 One course, by Charlie Sheppard, taught me that one\u2019s strengths are also one\u2019s biggest weakness and likely is a blind spot.\u00a0 For example, since there are limits in my time and energy, I tend to over commit and then not be able to deliver everything on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I also learned, the hard way, that not everyone is like me.\u00a0 There are actually people out there who do not want to work late, to give up weekends, and to do overtime if the business needs it.\u00a0 This was a huge surprise, yet I have come to understand, respect, and value how other team members think and what is important to them.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q6) Please give us a summary of the work done by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum? How important are collaborations in driving its mandate and what can we expect from its future activities?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The CIM is a powerhouse in Canada, as the uniting national organization with the goal of helping each of us to excel in our industry.\u00a0 It is a membership driven group, with sharing of technical knowledge, and allowing for networking and celebrations of leaders who are part of this important sector.\u00a0 CIM is also collaborative with other national organizations in Australia, South Africa, the UK and the USA, for example.\u00a0 These collaborations are imperative for our industry to move with speed in critical issues such as the ESG\/social licence, risk avoidance, investment rewards, safety, and in attracting talent.<\/span><\/p>\n

CIM is ramping up its collaborative work with its societies to generate best practices for industry.\u00a0 CIM is well known for its work with NI 43-101 and guidance on Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource estimation and disclosure, working closely with the regulators.\u00a0 This is a role model for other standards, best practices and guidance documents to aid our industry in a myriad of topics \u2013 from the environment, social responsibility, to underground and surface mining, to mineral processing and metallurgy, to maintenance and reliability, to safety and health, and for diversity and inclusion.\u00a0 I am very proud of the partnering that is underway with CIM and corporations, to provide value-added memberships and support to an employee-base and to the industry as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n

Q7) Materials science and deep tech have merged to create a new world!\u00a0 Will the “Electrify Everything” theme change supply chains and order of business with major industry players behind lithium and EV battery metals in the next decade?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Electrification is a key initiative in the industry, for many drivers \u2013 to address the challenges with ventilation demands for underground mines using diesel equipment, to provide clean air, to reduce heat loads, to lower greenhouse gas emissions and carbon, to reduce maintenance costs, and to aid in the global climate change challenges.\u00a0 The EV change is driving a definite change in supply chains and manufacturers \u2013 there are new products that are replacing old ones (like electric equipment replacing diesels) and a whole support network for its maintenance and operation that is going to disappear or evolve to a new need and offering.\u00a0 Green energy generation plus energy storage and use, are other aspects that are impacted with this move.\u00a0 Hydrogen is not far behind with grey, green and blue hydrogen products being engineering today, for increased use and application in the next decade, to replace some of the challenges with electrification.\u00a0 The need for critical minerals is high on the political landscape as well as the miners \u2013 with a frenzied increase in exploration-to-production projects.\u00a0 Canada and Australia, in particular, are prime for much of the critical mineral resourcing and potentially for the processing and manufacturing of the future renewal products needed by society.\u00a0 This will be an exciting time to watch as the EV business takes off, and further spurs on hydrogen technologies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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