4+ hour, 58+ min ago   (153+ words) Studies on wetland recovery and workplace fatigue are among those receiving innovation funding at Laurentian University. The Sudbury institute announced Aug. 5 that six research projects will get funds through the IAMGOLD President’s Innovation Fund. Announced last year, the $2.5-million fund…...

6+ hour, 58+ min ago   (322+ words) As a leading provider of safety training for the mining industry in Ontario, Workplace Safety North (WSN) is pleased to offer three new e-learning courses for the Surface Miner Common Core program. “These easy to access courses provide the foundational…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (292+ words) The Sudbury tech firm LoopX and miner Vale Base Metals have announced a three-year partnership that will help test AI technologies underground. Announced July 23 on social media, the parties described it as a research and development agreement aimed at advancing…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (422+ words) Sudbury News Sudbury building supplier grows by staying local Kelly Lake Building Supplies was established on Kelly Lake Road in 1971, when a group of local contractors noticed the recent growth in Sudbury and took a chance on starting a new…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (304+ words) The Ontario government is investing $650,000 through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) to establish a new interactive water ecosystems exhibit that highlights Indigenous knowledge at Science North. The federal government previously announced a $650,000 FedNor investment in the Woven by…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (200+ words) During a press conference at NORCAT on July 9, Federal Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced a $6.7-million federal contribution toward mining innovation projects. The projects are being led by Oakville-based Novamera Inc. and Vancouver-based Koonkie Canada Inc., and “will accelerate the…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (443+ words) The federal government has provided just over $1 million to support an applied research project at Cambrian College involving converting diesel underground mining vehicles to electric. Sudbury MP Viviane Lapointe announced an investment of $1,004,096 for Cambrian College through Natural Resources Canada’s…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (566+ words) With a special focus on the environment and Indigenous cultures, a ceremonial groundbreaking was held on June 16 for the $125-million Ontario Mine Rescue Training Academy. The provincial training centre is being constructed on land northeast of the Lasalle Boulevard / Frood…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (196+ words) The provincial government is funding mining-related innovation with the release of $7.8 million to 18 selected projects. The money, announced June 10 at the Canadian Mining Expo in Timmins, is coming from the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. According to a provincial news release,…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (326+ words) For licensed mechanics who want more variety than a fixed shop routine, Sandvik's Field Service Technician role combines shop work with travel to mine sites across Ontario and Canada. The position focuses on diagnosing, repairing and maintaining mining equipment while…...