Vale Base Metals Supports Post-Secondary Education with Equipment Donation to Collège Boréal
15 April 2025
Students in the Heavy Equipment Technician program will gain new skills using a scooptram.
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 Coleman mine, northwest of Sudbury, the scooptram is valued at approximately $600,000 when new.
Collège Boréal is deeply grateful to Vale Base Metals for this donation of equipment, which will provide our students with additional experience that will be highly regarded on the job market. At a time when technology is evolving rapidly and adaptability is an essential skill sought by employers, our future graduates will stand out in the workforce thanks to the broad range of knowledge gained at Boréal, with the invaluable support of our community and corporate partners.
We are honoured to contribute to the development of students and professors by donating a LHD (Load Haul Dump) from one of our mines. 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.
