The Coleman Mine is an underground nickel and copper mine operated by Vale 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is the flagship mine of Vale's Sudbury operation.[2] The mine recently implemented the use of electric haul vehicles and installed an underground 4G LTE network.[2]

Coleman Mine
Location
Coleman Mine is located in Canada
Coleman Mine
Coleman Mine
Location
ProvinceOntario
CountryCanada
Coordinates46°40′1.51″N 81°21′36.36″W / 46.6670861°N 81.3601000°W / 46.6670861; -81.3601000
Production
Products
History
Discovered1885[1]
Opened1970 (1970)[2]
Owner
CompanyVale Canada Limited
Websitewww.vale.com

The mine is operated by a staff of 545 workers.[2]

Ore is transported by rail or by truck for processing at Clarabelle Mill.

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References

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  1. ^ Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. - Streams - Sudbury, retrieved 21 July 2021
  2. ^ a b c d "Vale's Coleman Mine marks 50 years in operation". 11 December 2020. Retrieved 21 July 2021.