Success of First North America Mining Expo Sets Stage for 2015 Expo – Mining Life

Towering mining equipment, heavy trucks and earth moving equipment dominated the grounds of the Hanmer Centennial Arena grounds in Greater Sudbury for two days in September, 2014.

Over 300 Exhibitors and displays were set up in the Arena, on the grounds including a large pavilion.

The first North America Mining Expo exceeded all expectations and for two days in Sudbury the event brought together representatives from mining companies, suppliers and service sector, education and technology development organizations.

Sudbury has a century of history as a mining centre and over a dozen mines operating within city limits. Over the past decade, the Northern Ontario city has been subtly shifting its focus from being a producer of metals to a creator of mining know-how and technology. Vale and Glencore Xstrata —serve as anchors for the cluster and collectively has contributed almost $4 billion to the local economy and employed 13,800 people.

Mayor Marianne Matichuk who participated in the opening ceremony called Sudbury the Silicon Valley of the mining industry. Over 300 companies displayed their expertise, knowledge and innovations that contribute to the Sudbury mining cluster being one of the largest in the world.

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