Representatives from Vale Base Metals visited Collège Boréal to witness firsthand the impact of our recently donated scooptram on the college’s School of Trades.
This equipment, previously used at VBM’s Coleman mine in Sudbury, Ontario, was donated to help students learn to assemble, troubleshoot, and operate this important piece of machinery commonly used in today’s mining operations.
The scooptram arrived in pieces and was assembled by students, who are now using it to gain practical skills.
Several dignitaries from Collège Boréal and Vale Base Metals gathered at the Sudbury campus to celebrate the equipment donation made by the Global company to the Franco-Ontarian post-secondary institution.
During the event, Vale Base Metals presented Collège Boréal with a scooptram (LT350 model) manufactured by Mining Technologies International. Students in the Heavy Equipment Technician program, who were also invited to the event, will directly benefit from this equipment throughout their two-year training program.
Previously used at the underground Coleman mine, northwest of Sudbury, the scooptram is valued at approximately $600,000 when new.
“We are honored to contribute to the development of students and professors by donating a LHD (Load Haul Dump) from one of our mines,” said Frank Demers, director of Ontario Mines, Vale Base Metals.
“This donation provides a unique opportunity for hands-on learning with large-scale equipment, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical experience. We believe in the power of education and are proud to support the Collège Boréal in preparing the next generation of professionals.”