Thompson VALE is one of Canada’s leading emitter of sulphur dioxide.

With new federal base-level industrial emission requirements (BLIERs) rolling out by the federal government, VALE requested for an extension of the compliance date, which has been granted by 3 years.

VALE Corporate Affairs Manager, Ryan Land says VALE has been investing in reducing emissions, but their focus is on developing the Thompson mine to access new resources to support a mine mill future.

The BLIERs were introduced by the federal government in 2012 and plants are expected to comply by January 1, 2016.