April 2017 | Business View Magazine

154 155 the most complex types of underground projects, with challenges that include poor ground condi- tions, inclement weather, and extreme depths. “Safety is our number one priority at Dumas. We’re absolutely committed to our Zero Harm policy that every employee goes home healthy and safe every day. It’s more than just a policy, it is a culture of safety here that we embrace daily at work and in our homes,” says Wayne Mohns, Dumas’Vice President of Canadian operations. Dumas is the winner of four Safety Innovation Awards from the Ontario Mine Contractors Safety Association over the past seven years.Additionally, Dumas is a leader in emergency preparedness, with an in-house mine rescue team. The company’s diversified team of engineers and technical service professionals also offers a wide range of practical and design solutions across all aspects of underground mining. They include: conceptual and scoping studies, pre-fea- sibility and feasibility studies,mine design and planning,mining methods,mine access planning, mine development planning,material handling systems, shafts and hoisting systems,mine fa- cilities and infrastructure, general arrangement and conceptual design drawings, detailed design drawings, ventilation assessments, tender doc- uments, procurement support, and project and construction management. Mohns believes that in a competitive industry, Dumas’ strength is the fact that the company remains flexible and local. “We’ve grown over Our commitment to Dumas Mining Is to provide world class services that all our customers value today. Our mission is to effectively manage your fleet & to lower down time. We strive to increase tire performance, maximize vehicle utilization & asset management; We are driven by our passion to ensure every single one of our customers get the maximum value for all the services and tires they invest in to. At the end of the day our reward is knowing we achieved what we set out to accomplish day one, lowering Dumas Mining’s operating cost! Preferred vendor n Fountain Tire www.fountaintire.com Fountain Tire was founded in Wainwright, Alberta by Bill Fountain in 1956, and, today, the company has stores that span the country from British Columbia to Ontario. The highly recognized tire retailer offers a wide range of car, SUV, CUV, minivan, truck, and trail- er tires, as well as complete auto- motive services, for any make and model of vehicle. Fountain Tire combines experienced owners, licensed automotive technicians, and high-quality products to form a company dedicated to excellent service. dumas contracting the years, but we still remain client-focused with a grassroots mentality.We attract a workforce that knows the Dumas name. We work with our clients to best fit with their objectives with good people and a strong and modern equipment fleet.”