innovation in the mining industry – how does it compare?
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Empowering People
Northern Ontario Leadership ConferenceInnovation in the Mining Industry – How does it Compare?
Presented by Don Duval, CEO NORCATApril 3rd, 2013
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There are three objectives for today’s presentation:
1. Provide an overview of the innovation landscape in Canada, current
trends, and opportunities
2. Share my insights pertaining to the “innovation supply chain” in the
mining industry and compare with other innovation models
3. Answer any questions and participate in a discussion based on the
content within this presentation
Agenda
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Founded in 1995, NORCAT is a leading private, non-profit organization, that
empowers our clients, our staff, and our community partners to drive a culture of
productivity, innovation, and life-long learning in Canada and beyond.
Located in Sudbury, Ontario, the
NORCAT Centre stands at
approximately 65,000 square feet.
Our facility is home to our training
and development centre,
entrepreneurial programs and
incubator, and facilities and event
services.
About NORCAT | Our Mandate
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NORCAT – Our Strategic Priorities – 2014 to 2019
• As part of the Ontario Network of Excellence, NORCAT serves as Sudbury’s
Regional Innovation Centre partnering with community stakeholders to help
start and accelerate the growth of innovative companies
• Develop and provide leading, world-class programs, services, and resources to
reduce injuries, save lives, and enhance productivity in the workplace and
beyond
• Operate a vibrant innovation hub to engage our clients, community, and key
stakeholders by providing an environment that celebrates a culture of
productivity, innovation, and life-long learning
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Training and DevelopmentInnovation Broker
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NORCAT – Our Role in Meeting Industry Needs
Business
NORCAT
“Research is turning money into
knowledge. Innovation is turning
knowledge into money”
“Reducing injuries, savings lives, and
enhancing productivity is key for the future
of the global mining industry”
NORCAT
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Canada’s Competitive Advantage – Leverage our Assets!
Productive Science Base
Talented and Skilled Workforce
Livable Communities
Multicultural Civil Society
“Healthy” Economy
Strong Education System
Strong Resource Base
Aging Population
Understand Regional
Competitive
Advantages
”what are we good at?”
and “what do we have
that puts us ahead?”
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Canada’s Research and Innovation Standing
R&D Spending
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What do you think is the
main obstacle to innovation
in Canada?
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Priorities of the Mining Industry in Canada
An array of recent interviews and reports from Deloitte, Canadian Chamber of Commerce,
Ontario Jobs and Prosperity Council, and the Canadian Task Force on Competitiveness,
Productivity, and Economic Progress have cited the top priorities for the mining industry:
Relative to OECD members,
Canadian mining companies lag
behind in R&D investment
Priority is to focus on
production capacity with desire
to partner with “innovation
brokers” to identify, showcase,
expedite, and “screen” potential
solutions to complex problems
Improving Productivity and
Competitiveness
Recruiting and Retaining a
Skilled Workforce
Ensuring the Health and
Safety of Workers
Significant concern about
pending retirement of aging
workforce and transition of
knowledge
Continued growth will require
the recruitment and retention
of domestic and foreign skilled
workers
Health and safety is a priority
concern to maintain positive
and productive work
environment
Continued training and skills
updating required and
validation / compliance of
training records required at
the person-level
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Trend in Canadian Mining R&D Expenditures
Canadian Mining R&D Expenditures – Mining and Quarrying
Source: OECD Statistics. Business Enterprise Expenditure by Industry. Accessed September 2, 2012
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At an average of only 3.3 people
per square km, Canada has one
of the lowest population
densities in the world
How do we
Compete?
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Next Generation
Startups
Improving
Commercialization
Output from
Academe
Understanding Different Innovation Models
Parameters
• Regulatory frameworks / standards
• Intellectual property landscape
• Speed-to-market imperative / adoption
• “Buy / sell” engagement model
• De-centralized vs. centralized decision-making
Intra-preneurial
Research and
Innovation
Observations of the mining
industry as compared to the
life sciences / healthcare
industry
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“Innovation
Supply Chain”
Improving
Commercialization
Output from
Academe
• What are your top five
innovation challenges?
• What are the complex
challenges that you are looking
to solve?
• What are the solutions
available and what is your
capacity to engage?
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Next Generation
Startups
Intra-preneurial
Research and
Innovation
The Innovation Supply Chain – Knowing the Priorities
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As Sudbury’s Regional Innovation Centre, NORCAT needs to build strong connections to
other innovation centres and corporates across Canada that can be leveraged to
expedite the resolution of our client’s challenges
Creation of Virtual Density in Canada – How we win!
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Innovation, Commercialization, and
Entrepreneurship is….
messy!
…and it’s supposed to be!
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