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Len Gillis

Len Gillis

Graduating from the Journalism program at Canadore College in the 1970s, Gillis has spent most of his career reporting on news events across Northern Ontario with several radio, television and newspaper companies. He also spent time as a hardrock miner.

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Recent Work by Len

Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Mining Act changes ‘flawed,’ need workover, says Sudbury MPP

Sudbury project cited by Conservative government as a good example of why they want to speed up the process to get new mines into production
Sudbury industrial apparel-maker has the answer for ill-fitting PPE

Sudbury industrial apparel-maker has the answer for ill-fitting PPE

Alicia Woods contributes to a national report calling for better, safer clothing for women in the workplace
Maestro Digital Mine safety technology tested in German mine

Maestro Digital Mine safety technology tested in German mine

Sudbury technology company works with drone manufacturer to provide gas testing technology for use in underground mines
Maestro Digital Mine safety technology tested in German mine

Maestro Digital Mine safety technology tested in German mine

Sudbury technology company works with drone manufacturer to provide gas testing technology for use in underground mines
Mining battery vehicle expert speaks to importance of training

Mining battery vehicle expert speaks to importance of training

If you plan on running battery vehicles in mining, you will need properly trained maintenance technicians and vehicle operators
Cutting-edge mine tech at first-ever underground show

Cutting-edge mine tech at first-ever underground show

Sudbury's NORCAT said the event was a success, but it is too early to determine whether this will become an annual event
Cambrian College to host battery test site for mining vehicles

Cambrian College to host battery test site for mining vehicles

Testing hub will allow Sudbury college to become a third-party validation facility
Vale and Glencore team up on electric mining vehicle safety

Vale and Glencore team up on electric mining vehicle safety

Big Sudbury miners realized safety goals could be better achieved by working together than tackling problems alone
Canada lags behind world nickel producers, says mining exec

Canada lags behind world nickel producers, says mining exec

The rest of the world is speeding up production of nickel and nickel refiners to take advantage of the battery electric vehicle market
Ontario's new mines minister has a strong pedigree in mining

Ontario's new mines minister has a strong pedigree in mining

George Pirie wants to create a legacy of consultations and cooperation with First Nations communities across the North
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