Vale has laid off 18 full-time non-union employees across various areas of their Sudbury operations.
Layoff notices were issued to the employees on Wednesday, April 18.
Vale spokesperson Angie Robson said that the past year has been one of transformation for Vale's Ontario operations, particularly due to the closure of Stobie Mine last May and transitioning to a single furnace operation at the smelter.
The 18 individuals who were issued layoff notices were all full-time, non-union employees who worked in service and support staff roles with Vale.
"We acknowledge the impact this has on affected employees and their families and transitional support is being provided to those departing our organization. As we move forward, we will continue to operate on the principle of minimizing impacts on our workforce as best we can as we make necessary operational decisions according to our evolving business needs," said Robson in an email.
"We are working hard to create the conditions for a strong and sustainable future in Sudbury by continuing to make decisions that are in best interests of our company, and by extension our employees and the broader community."
