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Sudbury's evolution from a small pick-and-shovel mining town to an economically diverse and culturally rich community as well as a mining centre of excellence has paralleled Inco's own development over the past century. ìSudbury and Inco grew up together,î says Scott McDonald, General Manager, Ontario Operations, in Sudbury, Ontario. From a single copper smelter in 1883, Inco's mining and refining operations in Sudbury are now among the largest in the world.
The Sudbury Basin possesses untapped deposits of nickel and copper that help ensure mining will continue to play an important role in the life of the community.
Still, Sudbury has recognized the need to diversify its economy to secure its future. Drawing on the high-tech expertise of our workforce, Inco has helped Sudbury become a centre for international mining research and development.
Inco is also helping Sudbury achieve economic diversity in the areas of health care, education and tourism. Our initial $4 million (Cdn. $5 million) donation to Science North in 1984 was the largest corporate donation in Canadian history at the time and the catalyst that created this world-class science centre. Science North generates substantial tourist revenues for the region. Says McDonald, ìOur company has a responsibility to help the community shape and attain a new vision for the future.î
- Pledged $1.4 million (Cdn. $2 million) to Sudbury Regional Hospital's Heart & Soul campaign.
- Contributed $360,000 (Cdn. $500,000) contribution to Science North's Dynamic Earth attraction.
- Celebrated Inco's 100th anniversary with the Sudbury community.
- Established the Copper Cliff Community Liaison Committee to enable local residents to have a voice on issues associated with our operations.
- Participated in a number of economic development and research initiatives, including Ontario Smart Growth, Strategic Plan for Greater Sudbury 2015 and the Mining Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO).
- Continued to play a large role in community governance with universities, colleges, the hospital and other institutions.
- Established, in conjunction with Falconbridge Ltd., the Sudbury Soils Study, which will conduct detailed quantitative health and environmental risk assessments of six metals/metalloids emitted from historical smelting activities.
- Meet regularly with the Copper Cliff Liaison Committee.
- Continue our open houses in Lively, Ontario, on the tailings issue.
- Provide ongoing support to and participation in the Sudbury Soils Study.
- Meet with community leaders twice during the year.
- Work with the Sudbury Soils Study stakeholders and Public Advisory Committee to provide effective communication of the study’s findings with the Greater Sudbury community.
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Inco has a long history of consultation and dialogue with its communities. We work hard to address environmental, health, safety and social responsibility concerns stemming from our operations. |
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Sudbury Neutrino Observatory
Inco is proud to be associated with the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory, which provides revolutionary insight into the properties of neutrinos and the core of the sun.
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