The Sudbury Branch of the The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has been honoured with the prestigious Mel W. Barkley Outstanding Branch Award.
The award is presented annually by the CIM national organization which recognizes one outstanding branch for its contributions to the community, dedication to the industry and overall excellence, said a news release.
The CIM Sudbury Branch was selected for this award based on the commitment to supporting the mining industry and for its strong involvement in the community, said a news release. CIM Sudbury said it has been dedicated to promoting best practices, advancing technical knowledge, and providing educational and networking opportunities to our members.
"It's truly an honour for the CIM Sudbury Branch to be recognized with the Mel W. Bartley Outstanding Branch Award. This award represents the hard work and dedication of our members, volunteers, and staff who have tirelessly supported our branch and the mining industry in our community," said Neil Milner, CIM Board Chair in Sudbury.
"There is perhaps no CIM branch with a stronger tradition and presence in mining and the minerals industries than the CIM Sudbury Branch. The very history of the city is rooted in the mining industry. Approximately 60 percent of all underground hard rock mining in Canada takes place within a 300-mile radius of Sudbury," said a statement from CIM on the national website.
"Thanks to the large volume of mining in the region, mining companies such as Vale and Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, A Glencore Company (Sudbury INO), and suppliers such as Komatsu and Sandvik, enjoy a healthy presence in the area," said the national website.
The Sudbury branch was also recognized for providing networking, education and fellowship to local members along with support to Sudbury area educational institutions and mining organizations.
"It must be said though, that people are the branch’s greatest strength. At a time when many people find it difficult to meet all the demands of family and career, the Sudbury Branch benefits from the efforts of individuals willing to dedicate the time to maintaining the high standards required by the members.
Len Gillis writes about the mining industry along with stories about health issues for Sudbury.com
