March 31, 2025
Education News Canada

COLLÈGE BORÉAL
Collège Boréal acquires innovative underground surveying technology thanks to a significant donation from NSS Canada

March 17, 2025

As mining technologies continue to evolve rapidly, future graduates of Collège Boréal will once again have access to cutting-edge tools to prepare them for the job market. Thanks to NSS Canada's donation of the MOSS monitoring system, students in the Civil and Mining Construction Engineering Technician program will enhance their skills and autonomy using a software platform that enables miners to survey underground environments with precision. This tool provides engineers and geologists with real-time data on the conformity of constantly evolving mine designs.

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The students emerging from Boréal's programs are the future of our industry. That's why NSS Canada is proud to support Collège Boréal's Construction Engineering Technician - Civil and Mining program through this in-kind donation of MOSS software. This contribution is a small step toward what we, as a community, must do to support and develop the next generation of skilled professionals. We are excited to collaborate with the students, aiding them in their educational journey and future success.
Bruno Lalonde, President and CEO, NSS Canada

Underground surveying has advanced significantly in recent years. Mining technicians are responsible for using state-of-the-art equipment to ensure the collection of measurements essential to the smooth operation of any mining project. This generous donation from NSS Canada will allow our students to learn the innovative techniques used in the mines of today and tomorrow.
Jeff Lafortune, Professor, Construction Engineering Technician - Civil and Mining, Collège Boréal

The Boréal Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to NSS Canada, a generous and long-standing donor, for its invaluable support. Thanks to this donation of MOSS software, our civil and mining engineering students will benefit more than ever from training that meets the high standards of this industry. Equipped with these new skills, our students will be better prepared to enter the professional world with confidence and peace of mind. Thank you for investing in the education of our future talent.
Julie Nadeau, Director, Boréal Foundation

For more information

Collège Boréal
21, boulevard Lasalle
Sudbury Ontario
Canada P3A 6B1
www.collegeboreal.ca


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