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Glencore reaches first ore at Onaping Depth nickel-copper project in Sudbury, Ontario

PUBT·08/27/2026 16:41:08
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Glencore reaches first ore at Onaping Depth nickel-copper project in Sudbury, Ontario
  • Glencore marked shaft completion at the Onaping Depth Project at Craig Mine, connecting surface to a high-grade nickel-copper ore body.
  • Access to first ore enables initial extraction from prepared stopes, supporting a production ramp-up toward project completion in 2027.
  • Deposit sits about 2,600 meters below surface, positioning the project to extend Sudbury Basin nickel output beyond 2040.
  • Project investment totals nearly $2 billion since construction began in 2019, generating about 7,000 jobs.
  • Mine plan centers on an all-battery-electric underground fleet, targeting lower diesel emissions, ventilation needs, and cooling demand.


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