100 Aboriginals in Thunder Bay to get Training in Mining
Join the forum discussion on this postThe Govt of Canada has invested in training 100 Aboriginal youth to get the skills they need for successful careers in mining. The program will be run through Oshki-Pimache-O-Win. Read the full article here.
Aboriginal Training & Infrastructure Investment from Province = Bright future!
Think North II Summit had Minister Gravelle reveal provincial investment into Aboriginal employment training and infrastructure development: “The province is putting up $16.6 million to bring cellular and broadband services to remote communities, and $45 million to train aboriginals in mining, energy, forestry, tourism, and agriculture, and almost $5 million to extend natural gas services to Red Lake, Balmertown and Cochenour…. More than $45 million will fund a three-year initiative for training under the Northern Training Partnership Fund.”
Read the full article from the June 15 edition of The Chronicle Journal here: Province Funds Growth
Interview with Mining Service Project Manager
John Mason, the new Mining Services Project Manager, sat down for an interview with Lisa Laco of CBC’s “The Great Northwest” on June 14.
Demand for Vehicles Bodes Well for Mine – Chronicle Journal
With the very real possibility of a mine on Marathon’s door step by 2014, up to 300 jobs seem promising! Read this article in June 6, 2011 edition of the Chronicle Journal below:
Prospects of Gold Mine on Geraldtons Steps Looking Good
According to the April 10th, 2011 edition of the Chronicle Journal, with the price of gold continuing to reach new heights, Geraldton’s prospects for a gold mine are looking better than ever. Read the latest here or visit premiergoldmines.com to read it from the source!
(Originally posted: April 11, 2011)
Mining Sector Continues to Move Forward
According to the December 2010 Northwest Labour Market Monitor, mining is moving forward in our area:(Originally posted: January 28, 2011)
Mine Restarts Northwest of Thunder Bay – 200 workers Called Back
According to the October edition of the Labour Market Monitor for Northwestern Ontario, the North American Palladium mine northwest of Thunder Bay has been restarted in October. Approximately 200 workers have been recalled at the Lac des Iles mine and with a new shaft being constructed that will reach a new ore body below the existing pit, the expectation is that the mine will be open for at least the next 10 years. Check out the news clip here: North American Palladium Mine Restarts
(Originally posted: November 25, 2010)
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