the money to develop projects and extract some of these resources.” However, the industry faces significant challenges, particularly in skilled labor. Raiwet explains, “The day’s topic is labor or skilled trades; with all the projects in Western Canada, there’s not enough skilled trades and labor force out there.” Despite this industry-wide issue, KDM Constructors has been fortunate to find labor, especially from Indigenous communities, mitigating some of these challenges. INDUSTRY ADVOCACY SIMSA, the Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association, is an organization that supports and advocates for the mining sector in Saskatchewan. By representing local companies globally, SIMSA plays a crucial role in fostering relationships and creating opportunities within the industry. Through its various initiatives, including roundtable events with major industry players like BHP and 117 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 08 KDM CONSTRUCTORS
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