Green Party candidate David Robinson wants to consolidate mining research and innovation in Sudbury to create more jobs. File photo.

Robinson wants Sudbury to be a centre of mining excellence

By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff
Jan 12, 2015

Green Party candidate says mining innovation key to job growth

Green Party candidate David Robinson will push to make Sudbury Ontario’s global centre for mining excellence, the party said in a press release.

“I will advocate for local job creation by pushing to consolidate mining research and innovation in Sudbury,” Robinson said. “The Liberals have scattered Ontario’s mining assets all over with no real plan. My plan helps everyone in the mining sector by building on Sudbury’s mining supply cluster to create a global centre for mining research, innovation and best practices.”

Robinson’s strategy includes consolidating public sector research in Sudbury. This will attract more mining supply companies and increase investment and job creation in the mining sector. Robinson’s plan will also provide the expertise needed to support new projects such as the Ring of Fire with cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices.

“The three old parties have no vision for how the Ring of Fire can establish Ontario as a centre for excellence in sustainable and innovative mining practices,” Robinson said.

“Sudbury is the obvious choice to be the centre for mining research and supply.”

Robinson’s plan also includes research and development to cut energy costs for mining. By using underground waste heat, for example, mining companies could reduce their energy costs and even save millions in energy costs for businesses and households in Sudbury.

“Local companies can create more jobs and reduce costs by becoming more energy efficient,” he said. “We can commercialize these innovations in Sudbury and export them. This uses our talents to strengthen Sudbury’s economy and create good local jobs.”