Tag: Sudbury
North American Nickel appoints Meagher
Cashel Meagher has been appointed to the advisory board of North American Nickel Inc. Meagher brings eight years of experience at Inco's mining division in Sudbury to the board, giving him a unique understanding of the people, projects and possible opportunities
Vale injecting CDN$10 billion into Canadian ops
Brazilian mining giant Vale is expanding its Canadian operations to the tune of CDN$10 billion over five years.
Vale Sudbury strike
Vale do Rio Doce, the world's biggest nickel producer, said that technical and office workers at its Sudbury operations in Canada have began a strike, which a union official estimated may cut output 25% amid record prices.
Xstrata agreement ratified
Xstrata Nickel has announced on 2 February 2007 that members of CAW Local 598, representing production and maintenance workers at the company’s Sudbury operations, have ratified a new three-year collective agreement.
Xstrata and CAW reach tentative agreement
Xstrata Nickel has announced that the company’s Sudbury operation has reached a tentative agreement for a new Collective Agreement with CAW-Local 598, which represents Xstrata Nickel’s Sudbury production and maintenance employees.
Still no deal in Xstrata Sudbury
Labour negotiations at Xstrata Plc's nickel operations in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, will not resume "until at least 29 January," a union representative said on 26 January.
Xstrata union approves strike mandate
Unionized workers at Xstrata PLC's nickel operations in Sudbury Ontario, Canada voted 98% in favour of a strike if a new labour agreement can't be reached by the end of the month.
