The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has recognized Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) with its 2024 Robert R. Hedley Award for Excellence in Social and Environmental Responsibility. TNDC is being celebrated for its innovative Heavy Equipment Operator Training Program, which is empowering members of the Tahltan community with skills for careers in mining and construction. The program, launched in 2023, has already provided valuable training, including through a mobile training centre equipped with cutting-edge technology. It addresses key workforce shortages while building long-term local capacity.
In safety achievements, Major Drilling and Skeena Gold + Silver were jointly awarded the Safe Day Every Day Gold Award. Major Drilling reached over 1.1 million hours without a lost-time injury, while Skeena Gold + Silver achieved more than 300,000 hours without a reportable injury in 2023, setting a high bar for safety standards in exploration.
Both groups will be recognized at the AME Celebration of Excellence Gala in January.
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