Mine

Training
Proud of our legacy to the North
In the spring of 2015, Diavik donated an MHT436 haul truck
to the society to assist with the delivery of the underground
miner program. This donation results in $300,000 in annual
savings for the society, as it no longer rents the equipment.
The society has received an extension of its funding to
30 September 2016 and looks forward to working with its
partners on submitting a long-term training plan, which
will include surface mining, underground mining, mineral
processing, safety training, and diamond drilling.
Mining Industry Human Resources Council Certification
In 2015, Diavik continued its participation in the Mining
Industry Human Resources Council’s (MiHR) national
certification programs for underground miners and mineral
processors. Through these programs, individuals who
achieve certifications demonstrate they have the skills that
meet national standards, which have been developed by
MiHR and the mining industry.
Diavik has supported the MiHR certification, a national
standardized certification program, since inception in 2011.
Diavik’s underground miners were the first in Canada to be
certified under this program.
Skilled trades
Diavik has committed to train between eight and 18
apprentices annually. Diavik’s apprenticeship program
increases skills and provides opportunities for employees.
At year end, Diavik supported 29 apprentices, with
21 being northerners; of the 21 northerners, eight are
northern Aboriginal. The socio-economic monitoring
agreement apprenticeship commitment is eight to 18.
Since 2003, 53 apprentices have successfully completed
their apprenticeships at Diavik and achieved journeyperson
certifications from the Government of the Northwest
Territories.
Apprenticeship training by priority group
Northern non-Aboriginal 13
Northern Aboriginal 8
Northern subtotal 21
Southern subtotal 8
Total 29
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