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OUR REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
SUMMER 2021
Embracing Our
Purpose and Values
How putting people first helps us succeed
Peter Xavier, Vice President
Glencore Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations
As we look back at what has
been a most difficult year living
and working through the worst
pandemic in our lifetimes, we
also look ahead with hope that
the worst is behind us. More
importantly, we should feel
Lauren Malafarina, Senior Process Engineer, Strathcona Mill, and member of the Emergency Response Team.
immense pride over how we have
continued to succeed by not
losing sight of our shared values. mining operations among the
I thank all employees and their safest in the world, our COVID Historical Sulphur Dioxide Emissions Reduction
response is part of a Canada-wide
families for having adapted so
Glencore effort that includes Sudbury INO Smelter
well to our new reality.
a new Infectious Disease Task SO2 Emission Reductions 1960 -2020
400000 90000
Force and initiatives designed SO2 Emissions Ni Prod
Those values — safety, integrity, to keep our workplace COVID-
Regulated Limit
responsibility, openness, free. Expect these new safety 300000 67500
Tonnes of Ni Production
Tonnes of SO2 Emitted
simplicity and entrepreneurialism protocols to continue for as long
— define who we are, both as as the threat of outbreaks exist at
a company and as individuals. all worksites. 200000 45000
And they support our Purpose
to deliver the commodities While safety tools and training 100000 22500
necessary to advance everyday continue to be important, future
life. significant improvements
in safety will be the result of 0
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implementation of new
At the heart of everything we
technology such as battery
do is Safety. It has never been
electric and autonomous project continues unabated Other major projects that
more of a focus than this past
equipment used to reduce where we face new challenges continued this past year
year as we adapted to the reality emissions and remove workers that require innovative solutions include our feasibility work on a
of working under the threat of from hazards. and the application of advanced partnership with Vale to extend
COVID-19. In addition to ongoing technology. By the time Onaping Nickel Rim South Mine life, and
safety measures that keep our Speaking of innovation, the Depth achieves full production advanced exploration including
promise of a strong future for in 2025, it will feature more Norman West (Capreol) and
Top left: Lea Willemse, Smelter Environmental
Sudbury INO continues to be advanced automation, real-time Moose Lake (Onaping).
Lead, conducting water sampling at the based on exploration and mining surface-to-underground control
Sudbury Smelter in the town of Falconbridge.
at depths that not long ago and communication, and a zero
Bottom left: Matt Lawrence, Senior Mining
Engineer at Craig Mine – Onaping Depth
were thought to be impossible. emission, electric battery-powered
Project. Progress on our Onaping Depth fleet of vehicles.
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Shane Southwind, our Underground Miner at Fraser mine, and also a proud member of Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation. Michelle Lemire, Strathcona Mill Technician III, conducting water sampling within our Strathcona Wastewater Treatment System at Onaping.
I am pleased to note that the excellent working Sudbury Impact In 2020 Managing Continuous Improvement Raising the bar.
relationship with our employees and unions has Did you know that all Sudbury INO sites have been ISO 14001 Sudbury INO’s Environmental
JOBS
resulted in two new collective agreements in early certified, and they were recently combined into one, integrated Management System lays out a clear
1,250 Permanent employees
2021. The economic benefit to the community from 1,200 contractors mainly working on Major Capital Projects ISO 14001 system? set of criteria for:
our operations, permanent employees, contractors,
and indirect jobs, is substantial. Along with it, our CAPITAL INVESTMENT* So what is ISO 14001? • Managing significant
efforts to improve the health of our employees, $306 M environmental aspects, with clear
ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental
On sustaining and expansionary investment
their families and the communities in which we management systems. It maps out a framework that a company environmental objectives, targets
operate has continued to be our priority. New ways or organization follows to achieve an effective and plans
INDIRECT JOBS
to demonstrate our support include a $500,000 8,000 environmental management system, which in turn, • Training employees and
donation towards a second MRI unit at Health drives continuous performance improvements. contractors to build awareness of
Sciences North and a $170,000 contribution from TOTAL WAGES & OPERATION SPEND* the environmental management
the Glencore Community Fund to support COVID $570 M system, ensuring that everyone
*In Canadian dollars To maintain this high level of excellence, an
relief. Other perennial donations of financial and independent third party audits Sudbury INO each understands their responsibility
employee volunteer support include United Way, year to ensure our Operations not only remain compliant, but • Reviewing the system annually to
Sudbury Food Bank, and education and training continually improve, adding value to the organization. ensure its effectiveness
programs to name a few. As well, we continue to
actively pursue opportunities to strengthen our What does success
valued relationships with local Indigenous partners. look like?
• Demonstrated commitment
I invite you to review this Report to the Community to the environment and the
for more details of our activities in support of our mitigation hierarchy, with defined
communities as well as our industry-leading efforts responsibilities and accountability
to build Glencore Sudbury INO into a safer, more for employees
productive mining company, one that responsibly • Monitoring and reporting on
delivers those materials so vital for everyday life. environmental performances
• Achievement of environmental
objectives
• No significant environmental
Two members of the Mobile Maintenance Crew at Nickel Rim South Mine Adam May, Smelter Occupational Hygiene Technician, changing the particulate filter at
working at the 1,480 m underground workshop. the Air Monitoring Station in the town of Falconbridge. incidents occurring at all sites
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Craig Mine -
Onaping Depth
Project
Realizing the future of
Sudbury INO by reimagining
the future of mining
More than a quarter century ago, and equipment running on productivity but improve mine
when Glencore first identified battery-powered electricity health and safety by removing
significant deposits of nickel with zero emissions became a workers from hazardous work
and copper ore 1.5 kilometres possibility, solutions to all other sites. Supporting infrastructure
below the bottom of its Craig barriers seemed manageable. For will include a mine-wide
Mine shaft, the idea of mining at example, a reduction in emissions underground-to-surface wifi
such depths seemed impossible. results in a reduction in the need network— Onaping Depth’s
From both an economic and for ventilation, which in turn ‘digital backbone.’
technical perspective, there reduces the mine’s overall power
were simply too many barriers to needs. Sudbury INO continues
overcome. Fast forward to 2018, to work with major Original
and Onaping Depth, expected Equipment Manufacturers
to reach nearly three kilometres (OEMs) to develop a battery
beneath the surface, was given technology that will be practical,
the green light for construction powerful and cost-effective.
to begin.
Glencore Sudbury INO’s creative
So what changed? In a word, and engineering expertise then
technology. To begin with, there turned its attention to applying
have been advancements in existing computerized mining
battery technology due to technology to move towards a
an ever-increasing demand more autonomous operation
for battery powered vehicles, with real-time monitoring and
including those in the mining control from a remote location, Top: Craig Mine - Onaping Depth Project site
industry. Once an entire fleet of either underground or on surface.
Right: Shaft sinking – bolting on Deck 7
underground mining vehicles This would not only maximize (1,540 m level underground)
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to 25kV power designed to overcome
power loses as we travel to greater depths
underground. The team is well underway
with initial procurement activities to secure
the Battery Electric Vehicle fleet required for
underground development in the coming
years. The current timeline has first ore up
from Onaping Depth in 2024 and the mine
completed by 2025.
Once complete, Onaping Depth mine will
become a primary source of nickel ore for
Glencore Sudbury mill and smelter operations
for years to come. It will serve as the newest
template for deep mines of the future as
they become more common in hard rock
conditions. Its innovative advancements in
design and application of new technologies
will show the way to build and operate
deep mines while maximizing productivity,
Top and bottom: Hillcrest Substation substantially complete and transmission lines from Hydro One to Craig Mine through Hillcrest are complete; 25kV
underground cables are installed to Onaping Depth Project Hoistroom. reducing the environmental impact on the
community and ensuring the health and
Work to date includes safety of employees.
completion or near completion
of the shaft down to the ~1,760 Headworks construction (complete) at the 1,150 m level underground. Photo Find more information on our Innovation
m level. Both Production and above shows hoist commissioning: 300 Service Roped-up, and photo below
shows hoist commissioning: 100 Production Hoist Roped-up. Video Series in this link: https://www.glencore.
Service permanent winze hoists ca/en/Media-and-insights/Insights/building-
are operational in a ‘sinking’ the-mine-of-the-future
configuration and construction
of the customized underground
headframe, ore bin and apron
feeder are also now complete.
All project development with
the exception of that which
will occur “off shaft” has been
completed, including a one-
kilometre section connecting
Craig shaft to the internal winze.
In this throughway, all rail
and services are now installed
and under commissioning,
beyond which the project will
commence the movement of
personnel, materials and ore/
waste via locomotive on this
level. Construction is underway
on the infrastructure including
the cooling plant on the 1,915
m level. Power upgrades at
Hillcrest are also substantially
complete and the project is
currently preparing to transition
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Health Other preventative measures adopted by Sudbury
INO have included:
and Safety • Information posters, website and intranet pages
• Letter to the community
• Active screening
• Barriers installed in work vehicles and refuge
Adapting to stations
• Strict physical distancing in all areas
COVID-19 while • Offering remote work arrangements where
possible
staying true to
our commitment
Our commitment to the community was
demonstrated by Sudbury INO’s success in Barriers placed in the underground refuge station at Nickel Rim South An employee going through our COVID-19 Automated Active Screening at
Mine helped protect employees from the possibility of contracting the XPS Building in the town of Falconbridge.
to safety maintaining continual operations throughout the
pandemic. The mining sector was designated
COVID-19 while on lunch break.
early in the pandemic as an essential business in
the Province of Ontario. The province allowed us
to operate but the ability to continue business
and maintain employment for our workforce was
largely the result of our employees’ compliance
to the COVID-19 controls we implemented and
compliance to the advice of our public health
officials.
Glencore Sudbury INO’s primary commitment
to health and safety extends far beyond the As our safety program continues to mature, a
workplace, into employees’ home lives and the long-term strategy is emerging in the area of
Ongoing communication campaigns helped promote COVID-19
community at large. This was especially true advancements through technology. For example, vaccinations.
during the past year as the Northeast was not autonomous mining operations at Onaping Depth
spared the effects of the global COVID-19 crisis. will effectively remove workers from hazards at the
Glencore’s response to the pandemic has been mine face. Innovative thinking is also being applied
to act according to the specific needs of its to the reduction of emissions at Onaping Depth,
Sudbury INO has been working together with local partner Med-I-Well for
partner communities, all supported by a global as well as throughout Sudbury INO operations To keep everyone safe and more than 10 years to develop health programs for our workforce.
commitment of a US$25 million Community and the community at large. There have also been healthy, please remember: During the pandemic, many of the programs were held virtually.
Support Fund. Through Sudbury INO’s Infectious significant safety improvements at the smelter. The
Disease Task Force, which monitors the COVID-19 Process Gas Project has been completed with zero
situation with daily, weekly and monthly reports, loss time injuries, and the Particulate Emissions
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the fund is supporting efforts to combat COVID-19 Project has reduced particulate emissions and 2m
through contributions to long-term care facilities, improved the smelter’s economic viability. In all,
daycare for frontline workers and initiatives to Sudbury INO has made tremendous improvements
support the homeless, to name a few. in reducing emissions while increasing productivity. A maximum of four people are Remain
allowed in the lunchroom 2 metres apart
Another COVID-related addition to health and In 2020, Sudbury INO celebrated the 10th
safety promotion was Glencore’s KNOW campaign, anniversary of its Healthy Living Challenge with
an internal program initiated last year. It promoted health partner Med-I-Well by launching a Healthy
the importance of following COVID-19 safety Weight Challenge that engaged more than 400
guidelines such as mask wearing, social distancing, employees at the start of the year. Over a six month Wash your hands regularly Don’t bring in
staying within your bubble, etc. span, participants worked with coaches to improve or use hand sanitizer food to share
their lifestyle and body composition through
education and encouragement. The program
2m
2m
adapted to an on-line format due to the COVID-19 Keep your distance (≥2 metres)
A NEOMO employee inside of the COVID-19 mobile testing lab.
outbreak but still managed a successful outcome Never come to work when you’re ill
Observe good hygiene measures Glencore Sudbury INO teamed up with Vale and NEOMO in setting up
and had a positive impact on the health and well- Wear a mask when close to others (
Community Training
Connections PARTNERSHIP WITH NORCAT IN BUILDING THE
Glencore support for ‘all things MINES OF THE FUTURE
Sudbury’ is making a difference
Transforming technology and skills through training
Glencore Sudbury INO has always based its role program, which in 2020 raised $360,000 to support Glencore Sudbury INO is pleased that we have Equipped with their human capital and operational
as a corporate citizen on the belief that when the a variety of community organizations such as the been able to continue our strong partnership readiness services, NORCAT’s custom training
community succeeds, so does the company. In Sudbury Food Bank that rely on the United Way with NORCAT. Known formerly as the Northern program development, and the deployment of their
the past decade, the company has made local each year for funds. Centre for Advanced Technology, NORCAT was new Virtual Reality pre-operational circle check
contributions totalling $18 million. This support founded in 1995 by a team of business and learning tools are helping industry partners, such
has never been more evident than during the past Speaking of COVID, as part of Glencore’s academic visionaries who recognized the need for as Glencore, navigate growth while concurrently
year as Glencore’s continued growth and optimism Community Support Fund to assist local responses an organization to promote, educate, and support addressing the technology transformation and
for its own future is reflected in several positive to the pandemic, $170,000 has been earmarked for local entrepreneurs, tech innovators, and skilled the “new world of work” that the global mining
partnerships and noteworthy contributions. Sudbury area needs. Contributions went to where labour workers to enable long-term and sustainable industry is navigating.
the need was most urgent including Indigenous economic and social prosperity for Northern
The largest single donation was $500,000 towards communities, long-term care facilities, Maison Ontario. “Our optimism is rooted in recognizing and valuing
a second MRI for Health Sciences North and the McCulloch Hospice, and the YMCA, which provides the relationships that NORCAT has worked to
Northern Cancer Centre. This critical tool in cancer daycare for front line healthcare workers and In 2019, NORCAT, in partnership with all levels of nurture and embrace since our inception,” says
treatment will speed up response times thereby facilities for the homeless. government, Glencore, and other industry partners, Don Duval, CEO of NORCAT. “The on-going
improving patient outcomes in northeastern embarked on an ambitious project to construct supports Glencore is providing, including helping
Ontario. Glencore Sudbury INO continued its new surface operations at the Underground us in the construction of our new facility at the
support of United Way’s ‘Local love in a global crisis’ Above: Through Glencore’s COVID-19 community fund program, Sudbury Centre located within Sudbury INO’s properties in Underground Centre, having a representative serve
INO funded the 43 custom built garden boxes at Wahnapitae First Nation
campaign with an additional $40,000 on top of the (WFN) as part of their Gardening Project 2020 for community residents. Onaping, Ontario. NORCAT’s new state-of-the-art as the Chair of our Board, and providing feedback
The garden boxes, made by a WFN community resident, were given to
annual employee/corporate campaign to help meet 43 members of the community, and filled with top soil. The community facility was designed to support their aspirational and guidance to improve our training programs, are
the basic needs of those impacted by COVID-19. members also received a variety of vegetable plants. This project was part goal to be a global leader in skilled labour training even more appreciated given the challenging times
of a self-sustaining community program that WFN established due to the
That’s in addition to the annual employee match pandemic. and development, and their goal to serve as the we have collectively been managing through.” It is
global one-stop shop for all that is the future of relationships and partnerships like the one we have
mining technology and innovation. In spite of some with NORCAT that truly give us optimism to proudly
unexpected pandemic-related challenges, their celebrate that our community and our industry are
new facility is complete and we are more excited well positioned to thrive in the future.
than ever about the role NORCAT will continue
to play to anchor one of the most vibrant mining LED lighting installation at NORCAT’s Underground Centre.
clusters in the world.
NORCAT is also continuing to work with Glencore
and other partners on an array of initiatives that
are poised to address some of the opportunities
and challenges facing our region’s mining industry.
Specifically, they are making investments to
enhance their flagship programs including their
Underground Hardrock Common Core, Diamond
Driller Assistant Common Core, and Surface Miner
Common Core courses, which are well underway
Glencore Sudbury INO was proud to announce a $500,000 donation supporting the Unlock the Potential MRI Campaign from Northern Cancer and aligned to the feedback they have gathered
Foundation and Health Sciences North. As a long-time partner of Health Science North and the Northern Cancer Foundation, Glencore looks forward to
this much-needed lifesaving service within our community. from key stakeholders.
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Indigenous
Partnerships
Caring for each other and the world around us
A snapping turtle located on the Smelter property (near Dam 8).
Sudbury INO’s active partnerships with local The survey confirmed the Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre passion project turned non-profit
Indigenous communities continued this presence of two species of turtles focuses on the rescue and business. Glencore Sudbury INO
past year and were highlighted by activities at the smelter site including rehabilitation of turtles as well congratulates Gloria for her work
related to reducing the impact of COVID-19. the snapping turtle. Snapping as bats. It will also treat other and for being an inspiration to
Sudbury INO donated funds to Atikameksheng turtle overwintering sites are injured wildlife species, most us all. Learn more about the
Anishnawbek, Wahnapitae First Nation and considered a Significant Wildlife notably birds, on a case-by- Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre by
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation for health Habitat due to their at risk status. case basis. Gloria combines her visiting its website: https://www.
supplies and other initiatives. These included the natural scientific abilities with turtlepondwc.com
“Mijiim” (food) Support Program, setting up an As a result of the survey, “turtle a deep love for wildlife in this
isolation centre for community members who crossing” signage will be placed
may become sick and want to isolate themselves where appropriate. Smelter
from their families, and the building of garden employees will be provided
boxes for community residents to grow their information on the turtles and
own produce, herbs, and medical plants, while A baby snapping turtle, found on our Smelter property. encouraged to report any turtle
enjoying the outdoors and promoting mental sightings. Barricades will also be
health and well being. In addition to these three erected around sensitive turtle
local communities, Sudbury INO also has a nesting sites.
Memorandum of Understanding with the Métis
Nation of Ontario. Sudbury INO’s partnerships Speaking of turtles…
with the leadership in these Indigenous Should one of those Sudbury
Communities enable us to share information, INO Smelter snapping turtles
support community projects and infrastructure, ever find itself feeling under the
and work together on environmental monitoring weather, it just might end up
and rehabilitation. going home with a Chemist in
the Analytical Chemistry group
One example of how an indigenous partnership at the Smelter. By day, Gloria
can protect our environment is the Smelter Turtle Morissette is a Glencore chemist
Survey undertaken in May and June of 2020 by but at home she’s an authorized
Sudbury INO, Tulloch Environmental Consultants wildlife custodian at the Turtle
and Wahnapitae First Nation. Five pond turtle Pond Wildlife Centre, serving all
surveys were conducted on Sudbury INO Smelter of northern Ontario. Gloria began
property in order to determine if turtles and the wildlife rescue centre on her
their nesting grounds were present and if so, family’s Val Caron property in
recommend best management practices to 2017.
Turtle egg shells were found on the Smelter property, evidence that a
protect and improve this biosphere. turtle was nesting in this location during the previous year. Gloria Morissette, Sudbury INO Chemist III, at her Turtle Pond Wildlife location.
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The Environment Employee Achievement
Kudos Top of the rock
Sudbury INO: Biodiversity Research Samantha McGarry, Site Excellence in rock mechanics at Glencore Sudbury INO was
Rehabilitation Lead at Glencore celebrated recently as Brad Simser, the company’s Principal
& Development Sudbury INO, has been named the Ground Control Engineer, was awarded the Canadian Institute
recipient of the Dr. Jack Winch Early of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s Rock Mechanics Award in
Career National Award for her years of the fall of 2020.
dedication and accomplishments in
We look forward to learning
Industrial Residue Research - A field study the field of land reclamation research The award is presented to CIM members who have made
whether the research can be and practice. Sam began work on significant and lasting contributions to the advancement of
of wood ash and sludge for mine site soil applied to improving soil conditions Glencore brownfields in support rock mechanics in the Canadian mining industry. Recipients are
rehabilitation and biodiversity in the Sudbury and contribute to increased of her thesis. Her unwavering work chosen by the CIM’s Society of Rock Engineering.
basin biodiversity on the Smelter site. ethic, technical abilities and constant
positivity drove her to achieve Brad’s career in rock engineering began more than 30 years ago
Glencore Sudbury INO is proud to support a study into the viability The results will be used to shape success after success, including with Anglo American in South Africa. Since then, he has worked
of using a wood-ash treatment for the purpose of soil remediation the planning and implementation having her thesis strategies and as a ground control engineer with several operations. In his
on acidified soils resulting from mining and smelting operations. of long-term rehabilitation conclusions adopted by Glencore. current position, Brad manages the ground control programs
It follows a pilot project done between the Natural Sciences activities. Our goal is to restore Not surprisingly, Sam was also hired for the Fraser Mine Complex and Nickel Rim South Mine, and is
and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Atlantic Power the natural environment to its by Glencore! As Site Rehabilitation the lead for mine development projects at Craig Mine - Onaping
Corporation and Collège Boréal. In a controlled greenhouse setting, pre-mining/smelting state or a Lead, she continues to manage Depth and Nickel Rim South Extension.
wood-ash was found to have statistically significant and positive similar appropriate end land use. tailings reclamation research and is
effects on soil nutrients and tree seedling growth. The wood-ash It provides a new opportunity to responsible for the development and An exceptional engineer who has authored numerous papers on
has a low nitrogen content. Therefore, the purpose of the field trial reduce soil acidity and improve implementation of closure plans for the practical application of rock mechanics in operating mines,
will be to determine the most effective source (such as pulp sludge) soil nutrients while strengthening Sudbury INO and Timmins sites. Sam Brad’s industry-leading expertise and experience have helped
and concentration of nitrogen to be combined with wood-ash to partnerships and community is also Glencore’s representative on countless underground workers come home safely after each
maximize soil fertility and plant growth to achieve biodiversity. relationships. Furthermore, it Greater Sudbury’s VETAC (Vegetation shift. With Brad’s guidance, Glencore Sudbury INO will continue
provides a solution to re-purpose Enhancement Technical Advisory to advance the field of rock mechanics and the role it plays in
Laurentian University’s Vale Living With Lakes Centre has joined wood-ash and significantly reduce Committee), which is responsible building and operating safe mines.
the partnership to research carbon sequestration on the Sudbury the amount of waste being placed for Sudbury’s re-greening program.
landscape. They are working with Collège Boréal to refine the in landfill. We are proud to recognize Sam CIM is the leading, not-for-profit technical society of
treatment protocols and study the feasibility of using the ash in McGarry as an exceptional example of professionals in Canadian minerals, materials and energy
combination with other materials to find the ideal soil remediation leadership in mining reclamation. industries.
mix for use in the Sudbury area. Above and below: Testing of various soil
amendment sources and concentrations for Samantha McGarry, M.Sc. Brad Simser
optimal tree growth in the Collège Boreal Sudbury INO’s Site Rehabilitation Lead, Strathcona Mill. Principal Ground Control Engineer, Sudbury INO.
greenhouse.
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Exploration
Where it all begins
number of discoveries including
Onaping Depth, Nickel Rim
Depth, Norman West and Moose
Lake in Levack Township, have
uncovered significant deposits,
some as deep as 2.5 kilometres
beneath the surface. The process
of following the geological
clues and trends in the rock
requires specialized disciplines
that include field mapping
and analysis, remote sensing
and geophysics, geochemistry,
computer modelling, targeted
core drilling and others.
Exploration work at ever- Dave Richardson and Andre Stewart, Exploration and Geology Team, analyzing core and ore samples at Nickel Rim South Mine.
increasing depths does not
happen without an element of
risk and Sudbury INO ensures for the future of the company,
that the health and safety of Snyder says there is a significant
Norman West Exploration site near Capreol. its exploration team, including ripple effect. “For the community
Wisner
contract workers from the and for society, successful
Who would have thought that The Sudbury Basin is a 1.8 Norman
supply and services industry, exploration and development West
more than 140 years after the billion year old natural wonder, is a top priority. Quality-driven creates well paying jobs and new
first discovery of nickel ore at the a massive crater caused by Mill Fraser
procedures have resulted in a infrastructure such as roads and Nickel Rim South
famed Sudbury basin, Glencore a meteorite impact during Moose Lake
zero LTI (Loss Time Injury) record electric power supply. These in
Sudbury INO would continue to the Paleoproterozoic era. The Nickel Centre
since 2008. These procedures turn are catalysts for broader Onaping
explore and identify significant resulting geological formation, Depth
Smelter
include targeting high-risk economic development and
new deposits in the area? In the rim of the basin, is where the situations in collaboration with increased government revenues,
fact, the company’s exploration different mineralization deposits, workers, safety training, ongoing which are then invested in Sudbury Igneous Complex
activity has been ongoing since including nickel, copper and procedural improvements, and priorities that include education, Sudbury INO Properties
its Sudbury operation began, precious metals, are found. And it Sudbury INO/JV Properties
interactive on-site safety pauses. healthcare and social programs Ore Zones Mines
resulting in the discovery of is where the exploration activity Glencore
that support those in need.” Vale
several significant ore deposits. of the past century has been 60 km
KGHM
Gregg Snyder, Manager of Other
Many of those finds have focused. Geology and Exploration, When it comes to Exploration
become operating mines that
Sudbury INO, says exploration at Glencore Sudbury INO, it is
have contributed not only to the
Today, Sudbury INO’s search for activity will continue at several one division that truly embodies
company’s longevity, but to the
the next big discovery continues, locations along the Basin the company’s core purpose
prosperity of the community at
but at depths that up until through 2021 and beyond. While of responsibly sourcing the
large.
recently were thought to be out successful exploration and commodities needed to advance
of reach. Over the last ten years, a development are important everyday life.
17 18About Glencore’s Sudbury Our Sudbury operations include exploration, Front cover painting of Glencore’s Craig
underground mines, a mill and a smelter, all Mine - Onaping Depth and back cover
Integrated Nickel Operations
located in this basin. We currently employ painting of Norman West, were painted
(Sudbury INO) more than 1,250 permanent employees. by Hans Matthews, a local Aboriginal
Anishinabek Nation artist and geologist
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada is one of the from the Wahnapitae First Nation,
Our Report to the Community contains
most geologically rich areas of the world. Ontario, Canada. Hans is the recipient of
information from around our operations in
This northern city in the Canadian Shield the 2020 PDAC Skookum Jim Award.
Sudbury. If you have a suggestion for topics
boasts a 60-kilometre-long formation
you’d like to read about in the next edition
called the Sudbury basin, which is
or a comment on this issue, email us at
brimming with nickel, copper, cobalt, gold,
sudburycommunity@glencore.ca or contact
silver, platinum and palladium deposits.
Iyo Grenon at 705 693 2761, ext. 3120.
It’s also been home to Sudbury Integrated
Nickel Operations since 1928.You can also read
