Vale Base Metals has made a significant contribution of approximately $60,000 to Cambrian College, specifically benefiting its Heavy Equipment Technician program and applied research division. The donation includes a scoop tram, which will serve as a training tool for students pursuing careers as heavy equipment mechanics. Additionally, Vale provided a battery electric Rokion vehicle, now housed in the Vale Electric Vehicle Lab, which will facilitate various applied research projects focused on advancing industrial electric vehicle systems. Janice Clarke, Cambrian College's academic vice president, highlighted the value of these donations in providing students and faculty with access to equipment that reflects current mining industry standards. Jodi Podlatis, head of commercial, finance, and supply chain at Vale Base Metals, expressed pride in supporting the college's mission to prepare skilled workers and advance mining innovation in Northern Ontario. This initiative further cements the long-standing partnership between Vale and Cambrian College, particularly in the realms of skilled trades training and battery electric vehicle technology.