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NEWS RELEASE: CANADIAN AND ONTARIO GOVERNMENTS INVEST $27.4 MILLION IN INFRASTRUCTURE AT LAURENTIAN

September 23, 2016

(L to R) Jennifer Witty, Chair of the Board of Governors at Laurentian University, Members of Parliament Marc Serré and Paul Lefebvre, Deputy Premier Deb Matthews, Energy Minister and Sudbury Member of Provincial Parliament Glenn Thibeault, Dominic Giroux, President and Vice-Chancellor Laurentian University.

Part of $60.7 million project to include a new Research, Innovation and Engineering Building

SUDBURY, ON (SEPTEMBER 23, 2016) – The federal government will invest $21.1 million and the Ontario government will invest $6.3 million towards research and innovation infrastructure at Laurentian University. As part of a broad capital program totalling $60.7 million to be completed by March 2018, this $27.4 million investment is earmarked for the immediate construction of a new 47,000 sq ft Research, Innovation and Engineering Building. The announcement was made today by Members of Parliament Marc Serré and Paul Lefebvre, Deputy Premier Deb Matthews and Energy Minister and Sudbury Member of Provincial Parliament Glenn Thibeault.

“The significant support of $27.4 million received today from this joint federal-provincial announcement, the largest infrastructure announcement in Laurentian’s 56-year history, allows for the expansion of much needed research and innovation space in our region,” said Jennifer Witty, Chair of the Board of Governors at Laurentian University. “With this investment, we will build the infrastructure required to support education and research, foster innovation, and create opportunity for students while strengthening the economy.”

The hollowing out of Canadian mining: Vale’s takeover of Inco, 10 years on – by Andrew Bell (Business Network News – September 23, 2016)

September 23, 2016September 23, 2016

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Ten years ago this Saturday, a global mining gem slipped out of Canadian fingers. In 2006, Canadian nickel miner Inco agreed to be bought by Brazil’s Vale in a $19-billion takeover. The announcement of the acquisition came just weeks after fellow nickel giant Falconbridge was acquired by Xstrata of Switzerland (now part of Glencore) in an $18-billion deal. The previous year, Falconbridge had combined with another Canadian mineral giant, Noranda.

The Inco sale “further undermines Canada’s status as a force in the mining industry,” the New York Times proclaimed at the time of the acquisition.

The two takeovers rankled because both Inco and Falconbridge sat atop a mineral lode in in Sudbury, Ont., which is among one of the greatest deposits on Earth. Vale itself calls the northern Ontario city “the mining capital of the world,” adding that its operations there “are among our largest on the planet, employing approximately 4,000 people.”

Editorial: A $114M day for Laurentian is a great day for Sudbury – Editorial (Sudbury Northern Life – September 7, 2016)

September 7, 2016

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Ambitious Metal Earth project puts LU on the global map

Few places know the nature of the mining sector better than Greater Sudbury. We know mining is cyclical. We’ve — repeatedly and with regularity — lived through the best and the worst of times. We know that right now, mining is in the trough of that cyclical wave.

We also know that the demand for metals has rarely been higher globally. As more and more developing countries industrialize, their need to access the raw materials hidden beneath the surface of the planet keeps pace.

As we produce and consume more and more advanced technologies, we have to dig up more of the unique and rare metals those technologies require. But there’s an issue: The success rate for finding new deposits isn’t keeping pace with our demand. There’s still a place in the world for prospectors, of course, but mining companies know that what will ensure we can fulfill humanity’s global demand for metal is better science.

Laurentian University celebrates a $114-million day – by Jonathan Migneault (Sudbury Northern Life – September 6, 2016)

September 7, 2016

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Laurentian University had a $114-million day Tuesday, in what it’s president, Dominic Giroux, has called an historic moment for the university.

The day started with a $10-million donation to support Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre from David Harquail, the CEO of Franco-Nevada Corporation, through his family’s Midas Touch Foundation.

In honour of Harquail’s donation university’s board of governors renamed the Department of Earth Sciences to the Harquail School of Earth Sciences. Harquail’s donation will help Laurentian improve its mineral development research.

Harquail family gives $10M to Laurentian – by Carol Mulligan (Sudbury Star – September 7, 2016)

September 7, 2016

Photo (L to R) James Harquail, Sofia Harquail, David Harquail, Birgitta Sigfridsson, Peter Harquail (Laurentian University Photo)

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Today is a red letter day for Laurentian University in more than one way. David Harquail announced Monday morning his family foundation is investing $10 million in Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC).

Laurentian’s board of governors decided to honour the Harquail family by renaming the Department of Earth Sciences the Harquail School of Earth Sciences and to associate ongoing MERC efforts with the Harquail name. A celebration of the Harquail family’s generosity will be held in the coming weeks.

Harquail is president and chief executive officer of Franco-Nevada Corporation. “Laurentian University is already a global leader in mineral exploration research,” said Harquail. “This is a step towards making Laurentian the leading centre for mineral exploration research in the world.

NEWS RELEASE: Federal Government Invests $49M in $104M Mineral Exploration Research

September 6, 2016September 6, 2016

Funding is the largest single investment in University’s history.

SUDBURY, ON (September 6, 2016) – Laurentian University is launching an unprecedented research effort to help the mineral industry make lower risk exploration investments in Canada and abroad and reverse the current lower discovery rates of new mineral deposits.

This seven-year initiative named Metal Earth received a boost of $49,269,000 over seven years from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF). The announcement was made today by Sudbury Member of Parliament, Paul Lefebvre and Nickel Belt Member of Parliament, Marc Serré on behalf of the Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan. Twenty-two partners from academia, industry and government are providing $55 million in cash and in-kind contributions to this $104 million effort.

“Laurentian University is already #1 in Canada in economic geology research funding and among the best in the world,” said Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre. “We are proud to support Laurentian and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre at the Harquail School of Earth Sciences in becoming the undisputed global leader in mineral exploration research,” added Lefebvre.

NEWS RELEASE: Harquail Family Invests $10 Million to Advance Mineral Exploration Research at Laurentian University

September 6, 2016

Photo (L to R) James Harquail, Sofia Harquail, David Harquail, Birgitta Sigfridsson, Peter Harquail

Laurentian’s Department of Earth Sciences will now be known as the Harquail School of Earth Sciences

SUDBURY, ON (September 6, 2016) – David Harquail announced today that his family foundation is making a $10 million investment to support Laurentian University’s Department of Earth Sciences and its Mineral Exploration Research Centre (MERC). The University’s Board of Governors has unanimously decided to honour the Harquail family by renaming the Department of Earth Sciences as the Harquail School of Earth Sciences and associate ongoing MERC efforts with the Harquail name. A celebration of the Harquail family’s generosity will be held in the coming weeks.

“Laurentian University is already a global leader in mineral exploration research,” explained David Harquail. “This is a step towards making Laurentian the leading center for mineral exploration research in the world. Laurentian has mining in its DNA with its location next to mines and a cluster of mining related government departments and research agencies on campus. Success will come from the development of new concepts and tools to find the next generation of ore deposits.”

Production at Vale Sudbury Coleman mine shut down – by Carol Muligan (September 2, 2016)

September 2, 2016

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The Ministry of Labour has issued 12 orders against Vale Ltd., six of them stop-work orders, halting production at the company’s Coleman Mine in Levack until they are met.

The Labour ministry was contacted Wednesday after a night shift of about 85 production and maintenance workers refused to go underground because it had health and safety concerns.

The workers, members of United Steelworkers Local 6500, had complained about the odour of smoke wafting into the mine through a fresh air raise in parts of the main ore body at Coleman.

The odour was first detected Friday of last week and workers were sent home.

NEWS RELEASE: Wallbridge Announces Fully-Funded $4.0 Million Exploration Program on Sudbury Joint Ventures

August 30, 2016

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Toronto, Ontario — August 30, 2016 – Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, FWB: WC7) (“Wallbridge”) announces that the Exploration Committees for the Lonmin funded joint ventures in Sudbury have approved programs totalling $3.958 million for approximately 20,000 metres of drilling and other work to start October 1, 2016. The approved programs of joint venture committees are subject to the usual final approval by Lonmin’s board of directors.

“The exploration program for 2016-2017 is exciting in that it not only follows up on this year’s success at expanding the near-surface mineralization at Parkin, but also will test other exploration targets at depth” said Marz Kord, President and CEO of Wallbridge, “This exploration program will advance Wallbridge’s exploration stage assets in Sudbury and complements Wallbridge’s current efforts in acquiring an advanced stage gold asset, the Fenelon Mine Property, from Balmoral Resources, which the company is planning to rapidly advance to a production decision by mid-2017”.

Vale team savouring competition – by Carol Mulligan (Sudbury Star – August 24, 2016)

August 24, 2016

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‘They’re our underground heroes and they make sure we’re safe’

Paul Aho is short on words and big on action, as is the rest of the mine rescue team from Vale West Mines.

Aho is briefing officer for the team participating in the International Mine Rescue Competition in Sudbury this week. It didn’t find out until the end of June the team would be among the more than 25 teams from about 20 countries competing in the event held in Canada for the first time.

A couple of spots opened up when teams pulled out, although Vale West Mines performed well at the provincial competition won by Compass Minerals’ Goderich salt mine. “We just thought we’d take a humble approach and savour the moment,” said Aho a few hours his team competed Tuesday after the first-aid event his team competed.

Details of the mock emergency can’t be revealed until the last day of competition, but it clearly tested the mettle of those involved. Aho admitted to being tired after the three- or four-hour event, most of it underground.

Mine rescue competition opens in Sudbury – by Mary Katherine Keown (Sudbury Star – August 22, 2016)

August 22, 2016

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Before the ceremony actually began, several mine rescue professionals from around the world were savouring a truly Canadian treat, many for the first time. They smiled, took in the aromas and licked their fingers as they enjoyed their first taste of poutine.

Hundreds assembled at the Grace Hartman amphitheatre on Sunday evening for the launch of the 10th edition of the International Mines Rescue Competition, during which teams from all over the world compete, share knowledge and go home with new life-saving tools.

“I train mine rescue teams,” Erica G. said. “Three years ago I learned about this event and I promised myself next time I would be here. I came to observe and to improve my knowledge. It’s very important.” She is not competing at this year’s event and traveled solo from Africa.

‘Digital mine for a digital future’ – by Mary Katherine Keown (Sudbury star – August 19, 2016)

August 19, 2016

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It is part video game, part life-saving training course and all very, very cool (and novel).NORCAT’s new Ferdeno simulation mine, housed at Dynamic Earth, has been dubbed a “digital mine for a digital future” and it definitely seems to be inspired — at least in part — by James Cameron’s futuristic film, Avatar.

Deep in the belly of Dynamic Earth, the new simulation uses gyroscopic technology, with players sitting inside gaming pods, complete with surround sound, and becoming the character on the screen. This is the world’s first interactive and digital underground mine and it provides opportunities for training, development and immersive learning.

“The impetus for Ferdeno is to really demonstrate that the world of training and development has dramatically changed and (being) engaged in immersive learning, we believe, is the way of the future,” Don Duval, NORCAT’s CEO, said Thursday.

World’s best converge on Sudbury – by Carol Mulligan (Sudbury star – August 18, 2016)

August 19, 2016

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The International Mine Rescue Competition opens in city

Mine rescue workers the world over make headlines when they respond to emergencies. The International Mine Rescue Competition, to be held Aug. 19-26 in Sudbury, will give 270 of them an opportunity to put a smile on their faces and celebrate the life-saving work they do.

The first two of 27 teams registered for the competition held every other year will arrive Thursday at Greater Sudbury Airport. Most flights in the next 36 hours will be carrying some of the best-trained mine rescuers in the world.

Ted Hanley, general manager of Ontario Mine Rescue, can’t wait to welcome competitors, to show off the city to them, and to sit back and watch skilled rescuers do what he did at the start of his career.

Glencore impeded probe, ministry alleges – by Carol Mulligan (Sudbury Star – July 21, 2016)

July 21, 2016

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Representatives for Glencore Canada Corporation are scheduled to appear in court Aug. 27 on two charges in connection with the investigation into the death of a Sudbury miner.

Richard Pigeau, 54, who had more than 20 years’ experience working underground, was killed Oct. 20, 2015, by a piece of equipment in the nickel mine operated by Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, a Glencore company.

The Sudbury Star has learned that two charges under the Occupational Health and Safety Act were laid against Sudbury INO’s parent company June 22 in relation to a warrant issued against the company April 18. The charges were laid by the Ministry of Labour following an investigation.

Glencore reveals tax payout – by Staff (Sudbury Star – July 16, 2016)

July 18, 2016

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Glencore paid the government of Canada $5.65 million US in taxes last year for its Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations. The figure is contained in a report released by the miner called Glencore: Payments to Government 2015.

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies, and a major producer and trader of more than 90 commodities, it says on its website. In Sudbury, Glencore operates two underground nickel-copper mines: Nickel Rim South, which the company says is Sudbury’s largest mining operation, and Fraser Mine.

Its Strathcona concentrator receives ore from those two mines and from third-party custom feed ores, and produces two concentrate streams, a nickel-copper concentrate that goes to the Sudbury smelter and a copper concentrate that goes to Glencore Copper for smelting and refining.