PALMER CREATIVE GROUP – MINING SERVICES PAGE
Underground & Surface Mine Photography | Video Production | Drone Surveys
Certified, Safety-Trained Team with 25+ Years Documenting Mining Operations Across 5 Countries
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From 2,000 feet underground to aerial site surveys, Palmer Creative Group
delivers the cinematic visuals and compliance documentation that mining
operations need—safely, on time, every time.
ABOUT US:
Certified & Mine-Ready:
✓ NORCAT Safety Certified
✓ Pybar Underground Induction
✓ Transport Canada Drone Licensed
✓ WHMIS & First Aid Trained
Proven Experience:
✓ Worked in Canada, USA, Australia, Dominican Republic, Germany
✓ 25+ Years Industrial Photography Experience
✓ Trusted by Junior & Major Mining Operations
SERVICES SECTION
Mining Photography & Video Services Built for Your Operations
Whether you’re communicating with investors, documenting compliance, or showcasing your operations to stakeholders, we deliver professional-grade visuals that get results.
Service 1: Underground Mine Photography & Video
- High-powered lighting systems designed for underground environments
- Documentation of drilling, blasting, mucking, and ground support operations
- Core sample photography and geological documentation
- Safety and training video production
- Employee recognition and culture storytelling
Service 2: Aerial Drone Surveys & Site Documentation
- Licensed Transport Canada drone pilot
- Progress documentation for reclamation and development
- Stockpile measurement support
- Aerial site overviews for investor presentations
- Environmental monitoring visuals
Service 3: Surface Operations & Equipment Photography
- Heavy equipment and machinery documentation
- Process flow visualization
- Safety signage and training materials
- Maintenance and inspection records
- Before/after project documentation
Service 4: Stakeholder & Community Communications
- Plain-language project updates and newsletters
- Community consultation materials
- Indigenous engagement photography and video
- Environmental stewardship reporting visuals
- Crisis communication support
Service 5: Corporate & Executive Communications
- Executive portraits and leadership team photography
- Annual report photography
- Investor presentation materials
- Trade show and conference content
- LinkedIn and social media campaigns
WHY PALMER CREATIVE GROUP SECTION
Headline:
Why Mining Companies Choose Palmer Creative Group
Reason 1: We Understand Mining
We don’t just take pictures—we understand your operations. With certifications from NORCAT, Pybar, WHMIS training, and Edumine courses in flotation and grinding circuits, we speak your language and work safely within your protocols.
Reason 2: We’re Mine-Ready
Our team arrives with all required safety certifications, PPE, and insurance. We’ve completed underground inductions at multiple mine sites and understand lockout/tagout procedures, confined space protocols, and emergency response requirements.
Reason 3: We Deliver Results, Not Just Photos
Our clients use our visuals to raise capital, win contracts, satisfy regulators, and build community trust. Every shot is captured with your business goals in mind—whether it’s impressing investors or documenting environmental compliance.
Reason 4: International Experience You Can Trust
We’ve photographed mining operations from Northern Ontario to New South Wales, Australia. Whether it’s a junior exploration company or an established producer, we adapt to your site conditions and deliver exceptional results.
Reason 5: Fast Turnaround, Professional Service
Mining schedules are tight. We deliver edited photos and videos within 5-7 business days, with rush services available. You’ll work directly with Kevin Palmer—no project managers, no delays, no confusion.
CASE STUDY SECTION
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Mining Projects We’re Proud Of
Case Study 1: Musselwhite Mine Site Visit
The Challenge: Document complex underground operations for investor communications and regulatory reporting. Create site shots for Women in Mining and on the same trip, capture some attractive footage for MacLean Engineering – growing rapidly at the time and in need of presentation materials for their Marketing Director – Stu Lister.
Our Solution: Spent multiple days underground capturing shaft operations, ore handling systems, and ground support work. Delivered 200+ high-resolution images and 4K video footage.
The Result: Images used in annual report, investor presentations, and environmental monitoring documentation. Stu reported MacLean Engineering was enjoying tremendous success in their sales, in part to our work for them. We are very proud and congratulate the team at MacLean Engineering. In addition, our shots of Women in Mining were published in various Mining Industry Publications totaling 43 across Canada, the USA and Europe.
Case Study 2: Thunder Gold Corporation – Junior Gold Explorer, Northern Ontario
The Challenge: Create compelling visuals to support fundraising efforts and demonstrate exploration progress.
Our Solution: Aerial drone surveys of drill sites, core sample documentation, and cinematic footage of field operations.
The Result: Client reported visuals directly contributed to successful private placements. Images featured in investor deck and technical reports and still in use today on their website: www.thundergoldcorp.com
CERTIFICATIONS SECTION
Certified, Trained, and Ready to Work
- NORCAT General Safety Orientation
- NORCAT Underground Safety
- NORCAT WHMIS
- NORCAT Lockout/Tagout
- Pybar Contractor Induction
- Pybar Underground Induction
- Transport Canada Drone Pilot License
- Edumine Flotation & Grinding Circuits
- St. John’s Ambulance First Aid
- Ontario Worker Health & Safety
- Canadian Institute of Marketing (RPM)
- CIM Membership
THE PALMER CREATIVE PROCESS
How We Work With Mining Operations
Step 1: Discovery Call (15 Minutes)
We’ll discuss your project goals, timeline, site access requirements, and safety protocols.
Step 2: Pre-Site Planning
We handle all safety documentation, certifications verification, and insurance requirements. We arrive ready to work within your established protocols.
Step 3: On-Site Production
Our team captures photo and video with minimal disruption to operations. We coordinate with your safety officers and supervisors to ensure safe, efficient shoots.
Step 4: Professional Editing
Every image is professionally edited—color corrected, optimized, and delivered in formats ready for your specific use (web, print, presentations, compliance docs).
Step 5: Fast Delivery
Receive your complete photo and video package within 5-7 business days, with rush options available.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL SECTION
Headline:
What Mining Professionals Say
Stu Lister | Marketing Lead | MacLean Engineering | 1-705-241-3247
“Kevin understood exactly how to capture what we needed to establish our next level of growth. He delivered over 100 images of which we still are using in our presentations to investors, potential clients and others.”
Robert Keast | Chairman of the Board | Coresafe Core Trays | [email protected]
“Kevin was commissioned to document our client’s mine site coreshacks, interview their workers – and create sales materials out of the ensuing pictures and videos for Coresafe. He performed well beyond our expectations and he is a trusted and reliable partner for Coresafe. I highly recommend Kevin to anyone needing highly detailed, well-lit imagery and video. He is and will remain our dear friend”
Wes Hanson | CEO | Thunder Gold Corporation | [email protected]
“Kevin was hired to do various video, stills and corporate work for TGOL. He created a library for us that we are still using in our presentations, website and Investor attraction strategies. I would recommend Kevin to anyone seeking to stop the scroll on social media with his imagery and video”
FAQ SECTION
Headline:
Common Questions About Mining Photography Services
Q: Do you have the required safety certifications? A: Yes. Our team is certified through NORCAT, Pybar, WHMIS, and holds current First Aid certification. We arrive with all required PPE and documentation.
Q: Can you work underground? A: Absolutely. We’ve completed underground inductions at multiple mines and have extensive experience photographing shaft operations, stopes, drifts, and underground equipment.
Q: What’s your turnaround time? A: Standard delivery is 5-7 business days. Rush services available for urgent projects.
Q: Do you travel to remote mine sites? A: Yes. We’ve worked at mines across Canada, USA, Australia, Dominican Republic, and Germany. Travel and accommodation costs are included in project quotes.
Q: What about drone regulations? A: We’re licensed Transport Canada drone pilots with full insurance coverage. We handle all regulatory requirements and airspace permissions.
Q: Can you help with community consultation materials? A: Yes. We have 25+ years experience creating respectful, culturally sensitive materials for Indigenous community engagement and stakeholder communications.
Q: What file formats do you deliver? A: High-resolution JPG for photos, MP4 for video. We can also deliver RAW files, specific print sizes, or formats required for regulatory submissions.
Q: How do I get started? A: Book a free 15-minute consultation call. We’ll discuss your project and provide a detailed quote within 24 hours.
PRICING SECTION
Headline:
Transparent, Project-Based Pricing
Every mining site is different. Our pricing depends on:
- Project scope and duration
- Location and travel requirements
- Deliverable formats needed
- Rush timeline requirements
Typical Project Investment: $2,500 – $15,000
Ready to Showcase Your Mining Operation?
Whether you need investor-ready visuals, compliance documentation, or stakeholder communication materials, Palmer Creative Group delivers the professional photography and video your mining operation deserves.
Contact Options:
Phone: +1-807-625-1441
Email: [email protected]
Or schedule online:
[Book Your Free 15-Minute Consultation]
Office Location:
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
Serving mining operations worldwide
The Power of One Image
Look at that underground photo. Really look at it.
Three miners standing together in challenging underground conditions. But this isn’t just another mining photo. This image tells multiple stories simultaneously—and each story solves a critical corporate communications challenge:
For Recruitment: ‘This Is Where I Want to Work’
Those genuine smiles. The relaxed body language. The camaraderie. This image tells potential employees: our people are proud to work here, we have a positive culture, you’ll be part of a team. In a talent-starved industry, this one image does more than a thousand words of job posting copy.
For Safety Culture: ‘We Do This Right’
Proper PPE. Professional equipment. Well-maintained machinery. Clear visibility and lighting. This image demonstrates your safety culture without being preachy. For regulators, investors, and community stakeholders, it shows responsibility and professionalism in action.
For Investors: ‘Modern, Professional Operation’
The technical sophistication is visible—the ground support systems, the underground infrastructure. But it’s the human element that makes this powerful. Happy, engaged employees signal good management, low turnover, and operational stability. That’s what investors want to see.
For Community Relations: ‘Real People, Not Just a Mine’
These are neighbors, family members, community members. The human faces make your operation relatable and personal. This builds the emotional connection that statistics and technical data never can.
For Media and Social: ‘Shareable and Engaging’
This is the kind of image that stops scrolling. It’s authentic, visually compelling, and tells a story. It generates engagement, shares, and positive sentiment. It’s the opposite of corporate stock photography that everyone ignores.
The Palmer Creative Group offers 3 separate video editors – Kevin Palmer, James Murray and Faraz Zafar in Dubai office. We offer drone, video interviews with CEO’s and others, cinematic lighting in studio with professional sound recordings – all done on our brand new microphones, cameras, lighting and teleprompters. This is all new to us and we are enjoying the process of creating videos that to date have received almost 4 million impressions on Linked In andother social media.
Why Beautiful Pictures Sell
A beautiful picture does more than look good—it stops the scroll, commands attention, and builds instant credibility. In industries like mining, pulp and paper, construction, and heavy equipment, buyers are constantly bombarded with generic pitches. But when they see a striking, cinematic image or video of your company at work, they immediately recognize professionalism, capability, and trustworthiness. That visual impression creates the first spark of top-of-mind awareness—the foundation of every sale.
Pourquoi les belles images font vendre?
Une belle image ne se contente pas d’être esthétique : elle capte l’attention, capte l’attention et renforce instantanément la crédibilité.
Dans des secteurs comme l’exploitation minière, les pâtes et papiers, la construction et l’équipement lourd, les acheteurs sont constamment
bombardés de discours génériques. Mais lorsqu’ils voient une image ou une vidéo saisissante et cinématographique de votre entreprise à l’œuvre,
ils reconnaissent immédiatement son professionnalisme, ses compétences et sa fiabilité. Cette impression visuelle crée la première étincelle
de notoriété, le fondement de toute vente.
Elevate Your Corporate Storytelling — Instantly
Corporate Communications Managers: if you’re serious about standout visual media, now is a great time to act! We’ve updated and improved all of our systems!
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We bring you “stop-the-scroll” imagery that commands attention—whether from underground mine shafts to executive portraits—with lighting techniques that set us apart. Our drone video and aerial coverage bring scale, clarity, and motion to your corporate narrative, enhancing investor confidence and storytelling impact. We understand the importance of precision—using high-powered lighting and expert composition to deliver sharp, detailed imagery consistently, often the backbone of compelling content. We’ve achieved real results: travel and tourism campaigns lit up show booths and dominated media markets, while carefully crafted visuals helped mining and tourism clients capture attention and drive engagement.
Palmer Creative Group doesn’t just create content—they craft communication tools that stop scrolls, grab eyeballs, and deliver impact.
The Opportunity: Turn Your Best Work Into Your Best Sales Tool
Your company has completed hundreds of successful projects over decades of operation. Your most impressive work – the complex projects, challenging solutions, precision execution, and satisfied clients – proof of capabilities that competitors simply cannot match.
The Challenge: These success stories exist only in your team’s memory and basic project files. Potential clients never see the complexity you’ve mastered or the integrated approach that sets you apart.
The Solution: Professional case studies of your best projects that demonstrate why your company is the definitive choice.
Environmental & Sustainability Communications
Communities and investors expect transparency on environmental stewardship. We help resource companies tell the story of their environmental monitoring, reclamation, and sustainability initiatives. Our work has included drone footage of reclamation sites, photo essays of restored landscapes, and plain-language reporting on water monitoring. These visuals and stories show that resource development can be done responsibly, with respect for the land and future generations.
Values…
Our work is guided by values that align closely with many of our clients:
Family & Community – We listen, respect, and put people first.
Trust – We communicate with honesty and transparency.
Responsibility – We respect the environment and cultural heritage of every community we work in.
Equity & Respect – We highlight diverse voices and perspectives in every project.
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Certifications: Pybar (2), NORCAT (5), CPR (conductor/engineer certificates), Edumine (Flotation/Grinding Circuits), Ontario Health, St.John’s Ambulance First Aid (2-Emergency/advanced), Transport Canada Approved Drone Pilot, Canadian Institue of Marketing (2 – RPM and Membership admission certificate) and Ontario Worker’s Health and Safety Certificate)
