Infracon was contracted by JDS Energy & Mining inc. and Arthon Constructors on behalf of Barrick Gold Corp to complete work on Barrick Gold’s Nickel Plate Mine. The scope of work included test pitting, PAG rock relocation, Buttress material excavation and hauling, Till excavation, haulage and placement and road maintenance. Infracon’s was able to quickly mobilize a large fleet of equipment which included: Rock Trucks (2×775, 1×773, 4x40T, 3x30T), Excavators (1x80T, 2x45T, 3x35T), Dozers (3xD8, 2xD6) and a crew of up to 25 operators. The Nickel Plate Mine was a challenging site due to the hardness of the rock and the severity of the grade on the haul roads. Infracon worked through inclement weather and into winter conditions to ensure the job was completed to client’s satisfaction.

LOCAL CONTENT

INFRACON has a long-standing commitment to have a strong local presence in the communities in which we operate. We strive to be a leader in Indigenous Peoples inclusion through partnerships, joint ventures and working agreements. Our commitment is to build sustainable lasting relationships that provide well-being, prosperity, and respect for the people and land where we work.

We strive to work with Indigenous peoples within the Canadian legal and constitutional framework using our model of inclusion through local project related opportunities, local hiring, local procurement opportunities, partnerships, joint ventures and working agreements. Our Indigenous Peoples Commitment Policy supports business decisions on a day-to-day basis as well as pledges our partnerships, recruitment, employment, and training goals.

We foster a working environment that has no barriers to entry or advancement for everyone. We develop Indigenous Peoples employment opportunities by partnering with local communities to provide educational programs that have specific industry related training, coaching and into long-term positions. We are committed to long-term capacity building with a diverse workforce through employment and training, such as:

• Culturally relevant training that builds leadership capacity and breaks down barriers by using materials and methods that align to Indigenous values.
• Mentorship and job coaching to transition project workers to career positions.
• First offer of refusal for employment.
• Preferential contracts to member-owned businesses.
• Indigenous man-hours 1,495.
• Project employees 49.
• Female employees 7.
• Indigenous employees 10.