Raglan Mine

Jean-François Verret appointed to head Raglan Mine

Retrieved on: 
Friday, April 26, 2024
QC, Retirement, Environment, Raglan Mine, Partnership, Glencore, Safety, Strategic planning, Nickel

This nomination occurs as Raglan Mine enters a new phase of operations, following the successful completion of the Sivumut project, Raglan Mine's Phase II.

Key Points: 
  • This nomination occurs as Raglan Mine enters a new phase of operations, following the successful completion of the Sivumut project, Raglan Mine's Phase II.
  • "I am honoured to work to position Raglan Mine as a world leader in safety performance and cost management," said Mr. Verret.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Jean-François in his new role," said Wayne Ashworth, Head of Global Nickel Assets at Glencore.
  • Holding a degree in geological engineering, Mr. Verret has built a distinguished career at Raglan Mine and internationally, excelling in project management, strategic planning, and community engagement.

New victory against mining giant Glencore’s anti-union practices

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 4, 2024
FTQ, Tribunal, Glencore, Superior court, Steel, USW, TAT, Light, Raglan Mine

Glencore had eliminated the security service positions after United Steelworkers union members refused the company's proposed collective agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Glencore had eliminated the security service positions after United Steelworkers union members refused the company's proposed collective agreement.
  • We will support our members to the end against anti-union practices," said United Steelworkers Quebec Director Dominic Lemieux.
  • Nicholas Marchand, president of the security officers' local, is delighted with this victory in the long legal saga.
  • "It's awful what Glencore has put us through since 2021, we're happy with this new legal victory.

Locked-Out New Brunswick Workers Picket Glencore's Quebec Operations

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Companies, Mining, Xstrata, Industries, Raglan Mine, Glencore, Picketing

MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Dozens of locked-out Brunswick Smelter employees from New Brunswick are picketing Glencore facilities in the Montreal area today with the support of Quebec workers.

Key Points: 
  • MONTREAL, Nov. 13, 2019 /CNW/ - Dozens of locked-out Brunswick Smelter employees from New Brunswick are picketing Glencore facilities in the Montreal area today with the support of Quebec workers.
  • The New Brunswick workers will be picketing at three Glencore operations in the Montreal area, beginning this morning at the company's Raglan Mine headquarters in Laval.
  • They will then picket at the General Smelting operations before heading to the CCR copper refinery in east Montreal in the afternoon.
  • USW Quebec Director Alain Croteau will be at Glencore's General Smelting operations at 1 p.m. to support the locked-out workers.