August 17-20, 2026 | metsoc@cim.org
August 17-20, 2026 | metsoc@cim.org
Calgary TELUS Convention Centre
$600 Regular, $300 Student (add during your registration)
$600 Regular, $300 Student (email: metsoc@xcdtechnologies.zohodesk.com)
Lunch Included
5 Hours of Professional Development (PDH) with Certificate
The global mining landscape is increasingly defined by volatile commodity markets, declining ore grades, and the rigorous demands of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards. In this environment, "business as usual" is no longer a viable strategy for long-term survival. This course provides a strategic roadmap for achieving Sustainable Operations by bridging the traditional gap between capital project delivery and long-term operational excellence.
Participants will explore a dual-track approach to sustainability. First, we address the Definition Phase, deconstructing why mining projects often fail to meet their intended value. We challenge the reliance on "static" business cases, introducing stochastic modeling (Monte Carlo simulations) as a critical tool for predicting operational performance under real-world variability.
Second, the course dives into Operational Readiness (OR) and Continuous Improvement (CI) frameworks: Lean, Six Sigma (DMAIC), and the Theory of Constraints, tailored specifically for the rugged realities of the mining industry. From the pit to the process plant, we examine how to eliminate waste, optimize bottlenecks, and utilize Short Interval Control (SIC) to make data-driven decisions in real-time.
By the end of this session, attendees will move beyond theoretical concepts to practical application, learning how to:
Engineering Resilience is not just about mining more tons; it is about designing and executing an operation that is predictable, repeatable, and robust enough to withstand the complexities of the modern industrial landscape.
This course is designed for professionals in mining and metallurgical operations and management.
Presenter: Asim Khan, Analyze and Improve
About Asim Khan
With extensive experience in petroleum, mining, and metallurgy, our presenter is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt known for driving transformative operational improvements. He has identified over $100M in performance opportunities through bottleneck and constraint analysis and delivered $7M in gains using DMAIC-based process control enhancements. His work in Operational Excellence has sustained a 43% cost reduction and a 15% production increase. He has also led impactful initiatives underground, including Kaizen events and Short Interval Control systems that boosted production efficiency by up to 34%. He regularly delivers LSS and improvement training across diverse organizations.
