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Northlands Mine Training and Research Institute

Northlands Mine Training and Research Institute. Presentation to Northern Opportunities Forum November 21, 2013. MTRI – The Need. $50B to be invested in expansions and new mines in SK between 2008 and 2028

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Northlands Mine Training and Research Institute

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  1. Northlands Mine Training and Research Institute Presentation to Northern Opportunities Forum November 21, 2013

  2. MTRI – The Need • $50B to be invested in expansions and new mines in SK between 2008 and 2028 • Mining is biggest contributor to northern economy, 1789 Northern Residents are employed at northern mine sites • Exploration, potential new mines, and operating mines in the north • Significant gaps between skilled labour requirements of the mining sector and availability

  3. MTRI – The Opportunity • Northlands College has over 20 years of partnerships in training with mining industry • The MTRIwill build on that relationship through an industry partnership approach similar to the former Haileybury School of Mines • The MTRI will form an Industry Advisory Committee and continue to develop Multi Party Training Agreements

  4. MTRI – The Model • MTRI will work toward a training model that offers consistency for students and flexibility for industry • This can beachieved by introducing a modularized training system that builds on core skills • The goal would be training that can be entered or exited at many points depending on skills and accreditations required

  5. MTRI – Facilities and Resources • Center housed in new and renovated buildings • Features 4 labs with apparatus for advanced training • Multi purpose lab will teach sample preparation, and basic environmental sample analysis • Mining lab will house ventilation simulators, hydrolab, map room

  6. MTRI – Facilities and Resources • Geology lab will house mineral collections and microscopes, electrical lab for geophysics • Computer lab will house high end computers with Vulcan and GEMcom 3D software, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, and large format printer • Simulator with Scoop Tram, Jumbo Drill, and Heavy Equipment modules

  7. MTRI – Support For Research • Will forge partnerships with research institutions, industry and individual researchers • Researchers will be able to access facilities, students, and faculty to assist in projects • MTRI connected to SRNet and CANARIE high capacity research networks • Linkages to training programs wherever possible • Diamond Drill Rig for training and research

  8. MTRI– Commercial and Business Support • Institutecanprovide business development and commercial services that support the growth of the mining industry • Assaying and GIS support canmake exploration more efficient • Mine service and supply sectorscanbenefit directly from business development services, training, support, and certifications

  9. Thank You For More Information Contact: Toby Greschner President and CEO Northlands College greschner.toby@northlandscollege.sk.ca Randy Johns Director, Mine Training and Research Institute Northlands College randy.johns@kcdc.ca

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