Ontario Construction News staff writer
Mining equipment and engineering company Sandvik has broken ground on an $85-million maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in Greater Sudbury, a project expected to sustain 400 existing jobs and create more than 60 new positions.
Located at 2555 Maley Drive, the facility will serve as a regional hub for equipment rebuilds, component repairs, field operations and servicing of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) used in the mining sector. The facility will include larger workshops, warehousing and office space to support the growing demand for next-generation mining technologies.
Funding is part of Ontario’s broader efforts to strengthen its mining supply and services sector, which includes over 1,400 companies employing more than 40,000 people and contributing $3.9 billion annually to the provincial GDP. The province is supporting Sandvik with up to $4 million in funding through the Invest Ontario Fund.
“This new facility marks an important step forward in how we support our people and customers across Canada,” said Peter Corcoran, vice president of sales, Canada, for Sandvik Mining. “With expanded capabilities, enhanced infrastructure, and a strong focus on our core products which align with Canada’s priorities around electrification and sustainability.”
The project comes amid a week in which the Ontario government announced over $1 billion in new investments across the province, expected to create more than 770 jobs. Since 2018, the province has attracted $113 billion in foreign direct investment and more than one million new jobs.
Sandvik’s new MRO hub is intended to support both domestic and international demand for critical minerals infrastructure, ensuring Ontario’s mining operations remain competitive while advancing electrification and sustainability goals.
“Sandvik’s investment reinforces what we know to be true: Greater Sudbury is a powerhouse for battery-electric innovation and the next generation of sustainable mining,” said Greater Sudbury Mayor Paul Lefebvre.
