Underground Core Mining Training Program in New Brunswick Launched by Trevali and First Nations

Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV,OTCQX:TREVF,FWB:4TI) announced its support and commitment to the recently launched First Nations Underground Core Mining Training Program through the New Brunswick Community College (NBCC) in Miramichi. Trevali has partnered with the Aboriginal Workforce Development Initiative (AWDI) and the New Brunswick Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL) to train and employ 12 people from Elsipogtog, Pabineau, Eel Ground, Esgenoopetitj, Eel River Bar and Metepenagiag for Trevali’s Halfmile Mine in the Bathurst Mining Camp of northern New Brunswick.

As quoted in the press release:

Twelve people from Elsipogtog, Pabineau, Eel Ground, Esgenoopetitj, Eel River Bar and Metepenagiag were selected and are taking part in the initial 11-week training-to-employment initiative for Trevali’s Halfmile Mine in the Bathurst Mining Camp of northern New Brunswick. Upon successful graduation candidates will be teamed with experienced miners for on the job-training in all aspects of underground mining operations after which they will receive a certificate, thereby creating a new generation of skilled First Nation trades-people to help serve a growing resource industry.

The course at NBCC, which in spite of the rich mining tradition in the Province is the first of its kind to be offered in New Brunswick, will encompass both theoretical and on the job training and will include essential skills training and instruction on occupational health and safety.

The selection process consisted of an interview process of over 140 individuals from which 24 candidates were identified and they went on to essential skills testing where the first class of twelve candidates now in the course was selected.

Trevali President and CEO, Mark Cruise, said:

“We are very happy to be partnered in this training initiative with the Mi’gmag First Nations, AWDI and PETL, especially as Trevali has just recently commenced initial production from our Halfmile Mine,” “Our team has helped to design and successfully implement similar miner training programs in Canada and we look forward to further strengthening our relationship with the Mi’gmag First Nations and broaden the mutual opportunities in the region.”

Click here to read the Trevali Mining Corporation (TSX:TV) press release