by Johannes Ikäheimonne | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 new: equipment, people, and ways...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 equipment, one particle at a time. Each type of...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
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. Over the years, We’ve seen recurring...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 circuit experienced a pH runaway. Not a...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Mar 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
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 the London Metal Exchange. But what is in...
by Johannes Ikäheimonne | Mar 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Wishful thinking in investments There are many indicators for investment feasibility: IRR, NPV, free cashflow, etc. These are all taken into account when making decisions. Sometimes the need for investment is greater than the financial implications are. If the need...
by Konsta Kalliokoski | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
When entering the shutdown, one of the first things is to lock- and tag out the equipment where the activities are about to happen. Companies have used endless amounts of hours to create LOTO procedures that ensure the safety of the people working with the equipment....
by Konsta Kalliokoski | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Shutdown’s impact to companies revenue and profits in two ways; directly and indirectly. Direct costs are: Materials required Additional labor required conducting planned tasks Crane-, scaffolding-, special tools rentals and other services Mobilization and...
