by Johannes Ikäheimonne | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Evolution of a Mine Shutdown How do you compress a shutdown from 36 hours to 11, expand its scope nearly a hundredfold, and at the same time stretch the shutdown interval from two weeks to sixteen? Sounds too good to be true? In a greenfield project, everything is...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Tensile strength is not the same as hardness. In mining, wear and tear is an ever-present companion in every stage of the process. Whether it’s the drill rig, loader, haul truck, crusher, grinding mill, or even a humble chute, rock is relentlessly gnawing away at...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
If it's not documented, it didn't happen. In mining operations, spare parts are often treated as a purely operational topic. In reality, their classification has a direct, and sometimes material impact on financial performance, reporting accuracy, and even valuation....
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
If it's not documented, it didn't happen. There’s a saying in maintenance: if it’s not documented, it didn’t happen. Most people nod when they hear it. Fewer truly understand what it means—until something goes wrong. Let me share a real example. One day, a flotation...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Old habits Can Become Costly Liabilities One of a company’s main jobs—besides promoting social well-being—is to turn a profit. In the world of mining, the price of the concentrate you dig up is set by global markets. That means your mine can’t exactly haggle with...
