Back in January, it was announced that Vale SA's Canadian unit launched a strategic review that could include the potential sale of its mining and exploration assets in northern Manitoba.

When asked on City Beat last week if there was any anxiety or uncertainty being felt here in the City, Mayor Colleen Smook had this to say.

“Not with the city at least, we are working with them as usual. Anthony and I will be at the Prospector Developer Convention in Toronto so we’ll be able to talk to some of the head folks from Vale and maybe get a little bit more of an idea of their plans.”

Smook encouraged Vale employees to stay the course for now until the review is finalized.

She added that even if the mine here in Thompson is to be sold, there are a number of groups who have voiced interested in purchasing it, and believes it will move forward in a positive way.