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- Some firms advise. Others execute. BBA does both and stays until it's done.
  
  We're an engineering and professional services firm specializing in Mining, Energy and Natural Resources. Our teams integrate technical, environmental, field and advisory expertise across the full project lifecycle, carrying decisions from the first study to the last milestone.
  With roots in Canada and a footprint across the Americas, we work where projects take shape, close to operations.
  Known for our expertise. Remembered for our people.
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Mining and Metals

Complex and high-stakes mining projects have shaped us. Working with operators and trusted partners, we’ve built the field-driven expertise that makes sites perform across projects and partnerships.

Power and Renewables

Evolving grids and multi-source power systems have shaped who we are. With decades working in the power sector, we’ve developed the system insight that keeps energy reliable and affordable across projects and partnerships.

Energy and Chemical Processes

Complex and cross-industry, process-intensive projects have shaped us. Working with industry leaders and technology pioneers, we’ve built the expertise that makes solutions work across projects and partnerships.

Other Industries

The most complex industrial projects taught us to anticipate challenges before they escalate. That ability applies to any industry facing the same efficiency, reliability, and operational performance demands.
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Our services
- Reducing energy use without disruption
  
  We optimize energy systems to improve efficiency and reduce costs—without disrupting operations—through practical, scalable and low‑carbon energy solutions.
  
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  Building confidence across the mining lifecycle
  
  We support mining projects at every stage, improving performance, managing risk and optimizing processing through practical, integrated solutions from studies to operations.
  
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  Power systems that perform—always
  
  We design resilient and flexible power systems that improve reliability, integrate renewables and support grid modernization, from planning and studies to implementation and operations.
  
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  Safe, efficient and adaptable processing
  
  We engineer safe, efficient and carbon‑smart processing facilities that improve reliability, enhance productivity and adapt to evolving operational, regulatory and market demands.
  
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  Building resilient ground and infrastructure
  
  We deliver geotechnical and infrastructure engineering that manages risk, strengthens foundations and supports safe, durable and sustainable projects from planning through execution.
  
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  Keeping industrial systems future‑ready
  
  We design and integrate process control and operational technologies that improve performance, increase reliability and help industrial systems adapt securely to evolving digital and operational demands.
  
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  Delivering projects with certainty
  
  We manage project execution to control risk, align stakeholders and deliver scope, schedule and cost objectives, ensuring complex projects move from plan to reality with confidence.
  
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- Environmental assessments and permitting
  
  Environmental permitting is becoming more complex, fragmented and uncertain. Projects are under increasing pressure to move faster, while regulatory expectations, stakeholder scrutiny and data requirements continue to grow. Success today depends on how early risks are identified, how clearly constraints are understood and how well approval strategies are built from the start.
  
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  Environmental monitoring and compliance
  
  Environmental monitoring and compliance are integral to how projects are delivered and sustained over time. Beyond meeting regulatory requirements, they provide ongoing visibility into environmental performance, helping ensure that commitments are upheld from construction through to operations. This requires translating requirements into consistent, site-level actions supported by reliable data, appropriate tools and on-the-ground expertise.
  
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  Geomatics, GIS and environmental data
  
  Industrial projects are increasingly driven by data—more sources, more precision and higher expectations from regulators and stakeholders. Geomatics and GIS bring clarity to complexity. By combining spatial analysis, data integration and advanced visualization, they create a shared, reliable view of the territory, supporting better decision-making from early planning through to project delivery and approval.
  
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  Water management and treatment
  
  Water is no longer a stable input. It’s a dynamic system that directly impacts operations, regulatory compliance and long-term site performance. Across mining, energy and industrial projects, increasing regulatory pressure, climate variability and aging infrastructure are redefining how water must be managed and treated. This requires moving beyond reactive approaches to treatment and toward integrated engineering systems that align water flows, quality, treatment processes, infrastructure and operations from the outset.
  
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  Ecosystems and biodiversity protection
  
  Industrial projects operate within increasingly defined environmental boundaries, where biodiversity and ecosystem integrity shape both opportunity and constraint. Integrating these considerations into project decisions is essential to ensuring sustainable, resilient outcomes. Doing so requires translating environmental considerations into practical, site-adapted actions throughout the project life cycle.
  
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- Leading people through change
  
  We support leaders and teams through transformation by strengthening leadership, aligning culture and enabling change that drives engagement, performance and long‑term business success.
  
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  Turning strategy into operational results
  
  We bridge the gap between strategy and execution by strengthening operating models, processes and capabilities, enabling organizations to deliver projects and initiatives with consistency and impact.
  
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  Turning climate ambition into action
  
  We help organizations define clear sustainability and carbon strategies, quantify impacts and turn commitments into credible, investment‑ready roadmaps that deliver measurable results.
  
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  Making digital transformation deliver value
  
  We align strategy, people and technology to deliver digital transformation, AI and innovation initiatives that improve performance, enable adoption and create measurable business impact.
  
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  Building strong financial foundations
  
  We help organizations make sound financial and commercial decisions by strengthening business cases, managing capital risk and supporting major projects with rigorous, independent advisory.
  
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  Navigating power markets with confidence
  
  We guide organizations through evolving power markets and regulatory frameworks, enabling informed energy decisions, risk management and action‑ready strategies aligned with policy, technology and market realities.
  
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- Ensuring systems perform as intended
  
  We support commissioning and maintenance to ensure systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently, reducing risk, improving performance and extending asset life from startup through operations.
  
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  Driving operational excellence with confidence
  
  We strengthen quality control and operational performance—ensuring reliability, compliance and consistency—through proven QA/QC practices, field support and continuous improvement methods.
  
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Discover some of our projects
- Deep sky
  Deep Sky Alpha
  
  Location
  
  Canadian Prairies
  
  Deep Sky is helping speed up the development of affordable, energy-efficient and scalable direct air capture (DAC) solutions by providing an innovative platform for various technologies. As the world's first DAC innovation centre, Deep Sky Alpha offers a unique space to compare approaches, optimize performance and support large-scale market deployment.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Delivered detailed engineering for the hub’s infrastructure and modifications needed to integrate DAC units.
  Managed construction under the EPCM model to ensure smooth and safe site execution.
  Provided multidisciplinary expertise in processes, mechanical and piping, electrical, automation, civil and structural engineering.
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “Thanks to BBA’s rigorous engineering and planning, efficient execution and close collaboration with our team, the project was completed in just 12 months without compromising quality.”
  
  - Alex Petre, Deep Sky CEO
- Troilus Gold Corp.
  Strategic restart of the Troilus Mine
  
  Location
  
  Eastern Canada
  
  Poised to become one of Canada’s largest gold-copper producers, the Troilus project builds on solid mineral resources, existing infrastructure and a vision focused on responsible mining. Backed by a feasibility study aligned with NI 43-101 regulations and published in 2024, the project is targeting an average annual production of 244,600 ounces of gold, 17.3 million pounds of copper and 446,700 ounces of silver over its 22-year mine life. A construction decision is expected in 2026.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Key milestone reached: main flowsheet confirmed (updated: June 2025)
  Basic and detailed engineering, advancing progress toward construction
  Integrated technical deliverables, driven by a structured and rigorous approach
  Mobilization to realize a robust, scalable and energy-efficient vision
  In-depth site knowledge and a proven track record from major redevelopment projects such as Canadian Malartic and Detour Lake.
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “Strong collaboration between BBA and our team allowed us to finalize the flowsheet on schedule—a major milestone that reflects the precision and discipline guiding our development.”
  
  — Justin Reid, CEO, Troilus Gold Corp.
  
  Strategic restart
  
  Responsible mining
  
  Flowsheet finalized
  
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- Osisko Development Corp.
  Cariboo Gold project
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  Located in a historic gold district of British Columbia, the Cariboo Gold project is a 100%-owned permitted underground project spanning over 185 hectares. With an expected annual output of 190,000 ounces of gold, it stands among Canada’s next major gold developments.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Long-standing partnership with Osisko, leveraging aligned feasibility expectations and deep project insight
  Lead consultant for the NI 43‑101 feasibility, delivering a precise, investor-ready study aligned across all disciplines
  Tailored process definition, with metallurgical testing and a validated flowsheet optimized for recovery
  Cost-conscious engineering, including process plant design and detailed CAPEX/OPEX estimates
  Robust financial modelling, supporting sound investment planning and funding readiness
  
  Strategic impact
  
  By applying a precise and integrated framework, BBA helped reinforce investor confidence and support the project’s path to approval and execution.
  
  Underground mining
  
  NI 43‑101
  
  Gold processing
  
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- Arc Resources Ltd.
  Peace Region electrification and field support
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  Driving growth in the Peace Region, ARC Resources Ltd. is expanding its operations with new facilities and infrastructure upgrades. ARC is advancing its electrification strategy to reduce emissions and strengthen long-term performance, leveraging BC Hydro’s grid to power key assets in remote locations like Attachie Phase 1. Reliable field services remain critical to supporting operations and maintaining system performance over time.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Commissioning support for 138 kV substations, 25 kV services and 5 kV well pads
  Field testing and start-up troubleshooting, from 480 V emergency systems to 138kV substations
  Hands-on collaboration with multiple owner’s engineering teams
  Trusted partner since 2019 for field support and annual maintenance
  
  Strategic impact
  
  BBA’s in-depth knowledge of ARC Resources’ sites and long-standing presence in the field enable consistent execution, fast problem-solving and operational continuity across multiple remote assets.
- IAMGOLD
  IAMGOLD decarbonization strategy
  
  Location
  
  International, Eastern Canada, Central Canada
  
  IAMGOLD is in the process of implementing a company-wide decarbonization plan with clear, achievable strategies tailored to its Essakane site in Burkina Faso, its Westwood site in Québec and its Côté Gold site in Ontario. The company has also deployed an energy management system to measure and monitor energy consumption at each location.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  In the process of developing a decarbonization roadmap for both Essakane and Wetswood, taking into account its local energy sources and operational characteristics.
  Carried out a detailed energy assessment to pinpoint the main sources of emissions and identify short- and medium-term opportunities for reduction.
  Establishing the scope of an energy management information system to continuously measure, monitor and optimize energy consumption.
  
  Strategic impact
  
  The project stands out for its tailored, integrated approach, combining planning, engineering and digital technology to help turn a complex decarbonization plan into action.
- Northstar Clean Technologies
  Asphalt shingle recycling facility
  
  Location
  
  Canadian Prairies
  
  Northstar Clean Technologies, a Canadian cleantech company, has pioneered a proprietary solution to reclaim and reprocess single-use asphalt shingles into their three primary components: liquid asphalt, fiber and aggregate. This first-of-its-kind commercial facility in Calgary is designed to achieve 100% landfill diversion while delivering one of the lowest carbon-footprint asphalt products in North America.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Completed front-end engineering (FEED) and detailed engineering, for electrical and automation
  Supported permitting process, construction and commissioning of the facility
  Transitioned a pilot plant into a fully engineered facility in two years
  Integrated new technologies and specialized equipment to ensure true circularity and proof of concept
  Applied an agile engineering approach, combining value-stream mapping and iterative design, to adapt quickly and maintain budget and schedule discipline
  
  Strategic impact
  
  “Working side by side with BBA in a dedicated war room at their Calgary office allowed us to solve problems in real time and accelerated decision-making, while fostering the innovations needed to achieve commercial scale-up. Their collaborative spirit and technical expertise were key drivers of our success.”
  
  — Aidan Mills, President & CEO, Northstar Clean Technologies Inc.
- Copper Niisüü Limited Partnership (CNLP)
  Beaver Creek – solar storage
  
  Location
  
  Northern Canada
  
  A pioneering off-grid project in a northern context, Beaver Creek proves that cleaner, more reliable local energy can replace diesel—traditionally, the only option in remote regions and extreme climates. Led by the White River First Nation, the project combines solar power, battery storage and a structured economic model.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Off-grid feasibility: comprehensive evaluation of solar-battery coupling—technical, economical and logistical
  Northern-adapted design, accounting for permafrost and winter constraints
  Public funding optimization: integrating technical parameters to maximize subsidies
  Support to CNLP in negotiations: strategic structuring of the contract with ATCO
  Assured commissioning thanks to collaborative execution with CNLP, ATCO and BEYOND
  
  Strategic impact
  
  As an on-the-ground partner, BBA delivered a robust off-grid solution, a model for remote northern projects.
- Prince Rupert City
  Woodworth Dam
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  An essential part of the region’s drinking water infrastructure, the Woodworth Dam was modernized by replacing century-old pipes. Designed to withstand climate challenges and honour the land, the project ensures access to clean water for the next 50 to 100 years and was developed in collaboration with First Nations communities.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Innovation design with 3D modelling, physical mock-ups and hydraulic testing
  17% budget savings: 25% less concrete, 40% fewer rock anchors and 18% less excavation
  Climate resilience with safe design adapted to future flood conditions
  Enhanced social acceptance through visual communication and respect for cultural heritage, in partnership with First Nations communities
  External recognition: ACEC-BC award of excellence and the Lieutenant Governor award
  
  Strategic impact
  
  Winner of two industry awards, this project demonstrates how BBA combines innovation, economic performance and social responsibility to deliver exemplary and sustainable infrastructure.
- Les Innus et Boralex | CER
  Apuiat wind farm – 200 MW
  
  Location
  
  Côte-Nord, Canada
  
  As the first wind power project on the Côte-Nord, Apuiat was developed by Les Innus in partnership with Boralex. Located on the traditional territory (Nitassinan) of the Uashat mak Mani-utenam First Nation and on public lands in the municipality of Port-Cartier, this 200 MW wind farm marks a major milestone for renewable energy production and regional economic benefits, while respecting First Nations’ values.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Critical connection infrastructure (200 MW): detailed engineering, testing and commissioning of the step-up substation and collector network
  Unified multidisciplinary approach: electrical, control and protection, civil engineering, structural and worksite solutions
  Regional mobilization and onsite presence: support from BBA’s local office to ensure a thorough understanding of the territory
  Renewed trust from CER, general contractor specializing in renewable energy: repeat mandates, confirming BBA's wind power expertise
  
  Strategic impact
  
  With its systems integration expertise and field support, BBA secures the commissioning of large-scale wind power projects.
- AECON
  Canyon Creek – pumped storage power plant project
  
  Location
  
  Western Canada
  
  Designed to enhance Alberta's energy flexibility, the Canyon Creek project will provide 75 MW of capacity and up to 37 hours of clean electricity on demand. This hydro storage facility helps balance supply and demand while improving grid reliability.
  
  BBA's contribution to the project
  
  Optimized and simplified hydraulic design: detailed analyses and design review to avoid a costly pressure regulation system and shorten the penstock
  Risk management and greater cost predictability: tailored solutions to reduce future operational risks and improve financial planning through clearly defined supplier mandates
  Environmental and regulatory support: assisted in obtaining permits and ensured rigorous compliance monitoring
  Close collaboration with AECON: continuous coordination across interfaces to ensure efficient management and structured project progress
  
  Strategic impact
  
  By supporting AECON, BBA applied its expertise to a large-scale energy storage project designed to enable the growing integration of renewable energy and strengthen Alberta’s power grid resilience.
- Capital Power
  York and Goreway battery energy storage system (BESS) projects
  
  Location
  
  Central Canada
  
  Ontario faces a growing power supply need. As a result, the 50 MW Goreway battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Brampton and 120 MW York BESS in King Township will store surplus electricity during off-peak hours and discharge during peak demand to enhance grid reliability and support intermittent renewable energy integration.
  
  BBA’s contribution to the project
  
  Engineer of Record for the EPC, supporting streamlined project delivery
  High-voltage substation design support, enabling safe, reliable operations
  Integration of Tesla Megapack 2XL for advanced energy storage
  Multidisciplinary engineering: electrical, P&C, automation, civil, structural and fire protection