Est. Edmonton, AB — 2021

Engineering Automation for Canada's Mining Sector

Founded in Edmonton in 2021, Helvornis Engineering brings precision mining automation to Alberta and Western Canada. We combine geological expertise with industrial systems engineering to deliver measurable operational improvements.

Founded in Edmonton, AB 18+ Mine Sites Optimized Western Canada Coverage 23% Avg Productivity Gains Alberta-Based Support Team

Who We Are

Helvornis Engineering Ltd was established in 2021 by a team of mining engineers, geologists, and automation specialists who recognized a critical gap: mining operations across Alberta and Saskatchewan were still relying on outdated manual processes for subsurface analysis and drilling control. We saw an opportunity to apply precision automation and real-time data systems to unlock higher recovery rates, reduce downtime, and lower operational complexity.

Today, we partner with 12+ major mine sites across Western Canada, deploying subsurface sensor networks, autonomous drilling systems, and mineral flow optimization protocols. Our approach is unambiguously technical: we measure everything, we optimize relentlessly, and we report results transparently. No marketing language—just data-backed improvements to your bottom line.

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18 Mining operations optimized
4,200+ Autonomous drilling hours deployed
23% Average productivity gains
89% Reduction in manual audits

Our Core Values

Every decision at Helvornis is grounded in measurable outcomes, technical rigour, and genuine partnership with the operations we serve.

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Measurable ROI

Every system we deploy includes performance baselines and monthly tracking. You always know exactly what you're gaining.

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Technical Excellence

Our team combines mining engineering, geology, and industrial automation expertise. We solve problems at the systems level, not surface-level.

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Operational Partnership

We work embedded within your operations during deployment. Your success is directly tied to our success.

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Reliability & Support

Alberta-based technical team available during your operational hours. Real support for real problems, not ticket systems.

Our Engineering Team

Specialists in mining engineering, geological systems, and industrial automation — built to solve problems in the field, not just on paper.

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Dr. Michael Valcourt

Founder & Chief Engineering Officer

20+ years in mining operations and automation systems. Former exploration engineer with three major Canadian mining firms. PhD in Geological Engineering from University of Alberta.

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Sarah Kochhar

Head of Systems Integration

Specializes in autonomous drilling and sensor network deployment. Previously led industrial automation projects for oil and gas operations across Western Canada. 12 years field engineering experience.

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Thomas Gould

Data & Process Engineering Lead

Expert in mineral flow optimization and real-time data analytics. Built optimization protocols for eight active mine sites. Background in mechanical engineering and computational geology.

Built on Data. Measured by Results.

We don't deploy systems and disappear. Helvornis stays embedded in your operation — monitoring performance, refining protocols, and delivering transparent monthly reporting. Every subsurface sensor network and autonomous drilling system we install is paired with a performance baseline so you can measure exactly what's changed. We call this continuous operational accountability, and it's non-negotiable in how we work.

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Site Assessment

Full geological and operational audit of your existing systems, identifying the highest-value automation opportunities and baseline performance metrics.

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System Design

Custom automation architecture built around your specific geology, operational patterns, and productivity targets — no off-the-shelf templates.

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Embedded Deployment

Our engineers work on-site during installation and commissioning, ensuring minimal disruption and full team knowledge transfer.

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Continuous Optimization

Monthly performance reviews, system refinement, and real-time support from our Alberta-based engineering team throughout the contract lifecycle.

What Our Partners Say

"Helvornis isn't just a vendor — they're invested in understanding our geology and our operational constraints. The team deployed our sensor network with minimal disruption and has been continuously refining the system for 14 months."

Patricia Nakamura
VP Operations — Northern Prosperity Mining Corp, AB

"What impressed me was the technical depth. No buzzwords, just engineers who understand mining and automation equally well. That's rare."

Robert Dundas
Engineering Manager — Crown Peak Resources, BC

Let's Build Your Automation Strategy

Ready to move beyond manual processes? Our engineering team is available for discovery calls, site assessments, and technical consultations. We work with mining operations across Alberta, BC, and Saskatchewan.

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