News & Articles
Current news and mining industry articles covering a myriad of topics written by the Outliers Mining Solutions team.
A message from our CEO regarding COVID-19
In the midst of the uncertainty of the past weeks regarding the COVID-19 situation, we want to update you on behalf of everyone at Outliers Mining Solutions with the hope that you, your company’s employees, and your loved ones are safe and healthy.
Our priority is to help blunt the impact of this public health crisis while remaining good stewards of the services and tools we provide you and your site. I want to assure you that we are available and committed to meet that obligation during these uncertain times.
Collaboration and Clear Roles for Pit Supervisors and Mine Dispatchers is Essential for Mine Performance
To be a high performing team using a modern fleet management or dispatch system, both mining dispatchers and pit supervisors need clearly defined roles and accountabilities and the authority to make decisions quickly.
Outliers Mining Solutions Announces the Asset Management Leadership Centre
Today, OMS is a announcing a new service offering to place our senior-level professionals at mine sites to fill asset management leadership roles.
Adding Value to Mine Sites with a Professional Mining Leadership Program
Outliers Mining Solutions offers a variety of training services for leadership in the mining industry. Of particular value to mining operations is our Professional Mining Leadership Program.
Maintaining Our Standards Through Remote Work
To flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections and to protect our team, clients, and their families, Outliers Mining Solutions is transitioning to supporting our clients remotely.
Practicing Compassionate Leadership to Enhance Safety and Productivity in the Mining Industry
The mining industry can be rough and tough. At every turn, there is hard labor, a difficult decision to make, and high-performance goals to meet. How leaders in the industry approach their role can make all the difference in workers’ lives.
Using Standardization to Drive Mining Performance
The environment of a mine operation can be challenging because it is unpredictable and dynamic. Standardization of processes within a mining operation can provide stability, consistency and predictability.
Creating a Culture of Business Improvement in a Mining Environment
Without exception, our mining clients agree that a commitment to Business Improvement (BI) or Continuous Improvement is a part of the corporate culture they wish to develop as a means of increasing production, reducing costs, and increasing safety at mine operation.
Mental Health Peak Performance in Mining
Mining professionals are often subject to working long hours on shift, away from home, in remote locations across the globe. As such, they are no strangers to stress and need to take time to understand the importance of mental health.