- Talon Metals (TLO) is partnering with the United Steelworkers union (USW) to begin a new workforce development program at the Tamarack Nickel Project
- As Talon seeks to implement a proposed mine, its management has realized the need for a strategic recruitment plan
- Talon and the USW plan to work together to source talented people from the local community and mining regions in the US that are facing declining demand, creating 500 full-time jobs
- Talon Metals is a mineral exploration company
- Talon Metals (TLO) is down 3.39 per cent, trading at $0.57 per share
Talon Metals (TLO) is partnering with the United Steelworkers union (USW) to begin a new workforce development program at the Tamarack Nickel Project.
The partnership will advance the Tamarack Project as a key player in the U.S. electric vehicle battery supply chain.
As Talon seeks to implement a proposed mine, its management has realized the need for a strategic recruitment plan.
The proposed mine will need a mix of experienced underground miners and what the company calls “new age” miners. These new-age miners would have skills in automation, artificial intelligence, and computer modelling.
Talon’s preliminary mine design incorporates progressive technologies for minimizing environmental impacts, using renewable energy for operations, and developing skills in the local community to provide a highly qualified workforce.
“This agreement is ground-breaking and a fundamental change in how future mines can be developed,” remarked USW International President Tom Conway.
“Our goal is clear,” he added, “we plan to build a mine that will help ensure US manufacturing has the needed technology to meet the challenge of global warming.”
Talon and the USW plan to work together to source talented people from the local community and mining regions in the US that are facing declining demand, creating 500 full-time jobs.
Henri van Rooyen, Talon’s CEO, commented on the partnership.
“Talon is looking forward to partnering with the Steelworkers to build the mine workforce of the future and operate the mine at Tamarack as a key contributor to the US EV battery supply chain,” he said.
As part of the collaboration agreement, Talon has agreed to remain neutral during any organizing efforts by the USW at the Tamarack Nickel Project.
Talon Metals is a mineral exploration company engaged in the exploration and development of the Tamarack Nickel Project in Minnesota.
Talon Metals (TLO) is down 3.39 per cent, trading at $0.57 per share as of 2:08 pm ET.
