Local economic contributions
Fostering regional development in our operating locale is a priority for us. At the Horne Smelter, we primarily hire local labour and locally source as many of our purchases as we can.
2024 highlights
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908
direct jobs 1
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318
indirect jobs 2
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125.5 M$
total payroll
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56M$
in purchases of goods and services from companies in the region, representing 43% of total purchases
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240
regional suppliers and contractors supported
- 1 Horne Smelter employees, jobs generated by contractors working on investment projects.
- 2 Jobs generated by suppliers of goods and services to support the company's day-to-day activities and investment projects.
Significant support for the local economy
The Horne Smelter's economic spin-offs derive mainly from operating expenses, reflecting the maturity of the company's operations. In addition to spending on raw materials, the smelter spends more than $235 million on goods and services and labour.
A local purchasing policy that makes a difference
In addition to site employees, many contractors benefit from the foundry's operating, capital expenditure and maintenance. In order to enhance the economic capacity, prosperity and sustainable development of its community, the Horne Foundry has implemented a local purchasing policy. It supports and encourages goods and services businesses by giving preference to competitive suppliers and contractors based locally or regionally.