Our Report to the Community
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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 well to our new reality. Sudbury INO Smelter a new Infectious Disease Task SO2 Emission Reductions 1960 -2020 400000 90000 Force and initiatives designed SO2 Emissions Ni Prod Regulated Limit Those values — safety, integrity, to keep our workplace COVID- responsibility, openness, free. Expect these new safety 300000 67500 simplicity and entrepreneurialism protocols to continue for as long Emitted — define who we are, both as as the threat of outbreaks exist at 2 a company and as individuals. all worksites. 200000 45000 And they support our Purpose Tonnes of SO Tonnes While safety tools and training Production of Ni Tonnes to deliver the commodities 100000 22500 necessary to advance everyday continue to be important, future life. significant improvements 0 0 in safety will be the result of 1964 1968 1972 1976 1980 1984 1988 1992 1996 2000 2004 2008 2012 2016 2020 2024 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 were thought to be impossible. emission, electric battery-powered Engineer at Craig Mine – Onaping Depth Project. Progress on our Onaping Depth fleet of vehicles. 1 2 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 Sudbury INO’s Environmental JOBS Did you know that all Sudbury INO sites have been ISO 14001 resulted in two new collective agreements in early 1,250 Permanent employees certified, and they were recently combined into one, integrated Management System lays out a clear 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 $306 M efforts to improve the health of our employees, ISO 14001 is the international standard for environmental environmental aspects, with clear 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 INDIRECT JOBS or organization follows to achieve an effective and plans 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 3 4 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) 5 6 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