Glencore Canada Fined After Worker Suffered Critical Injuries in Mine Fall

Summary

Glencore Canada Corporation was convicted of a workplace-safety offence after a worker suffered critical injuries in a fall during mining operations at the company's Nickel Rim South Mine near Sudbury, Ontario. On October 20, 2023, a worker was operating a remote-controlled scoop underground when a large rock prevented the vehicle from moving forward. According to Ontario's Ministry of Labour, the worker left the scoop and subsequently fell approximately 4.2 metres, suffering critical injuries. The Ontario government determined that Glencore Canada had failed, as an employer, to take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of a worker, contrary to Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act. Ontario Ministry of Labour – Glencore workplace conviction: https://news.ontario.ca/en/court/1006994/workplace-injuries-result-in-120000-fine-for-toronto-based-company Glencore Canada pleaded guilty. On December 8, 2025, the Sudbury Provincial Offences Court imposed a C$120,000 fine, plus the mandatory 25% victim fine surcharge. This is therefore not an unresolved worker allegation: Glencore admitted the workplace-safety offence and was convicted by the court. Key facts: Worker suffered critical injuries; incident occurred at Glencore's Nickel Rim South mining operation; Glencore failed to take every reasonable precaution required to protect the worker; company pleaded guilty; and the court imposed a C$120,000 fine.