New MIRARCO Mining Innovation research project garners federal grant

MIRARCO Mining Innovation, a research arm of Laurentian University, has received over $390,000 from the Canadian federal government to support research into ground stability.
The research will focus on discrete fracture networks (DFNs). By understanding how engineered structures in mines respond to such stimuli, falls of ground can be reduced, making mines safer.
The funding will be supplied by the NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) through its Alliance program. This initiative supports academic and industry partnerships to generate new knowledge and apply it.
The research is supported by project partners Iamgold (TSX: IMG; NYSE: IAG) and the Nuclear Waste Management Organization. Iamgold is providing financial and in-kind support.
The five-year research program will be led by MIRARCO’s research chair and professor in the Bharti School of Engineering at Laurentian University Dr. Ming Cai. University of British Columbia as well as Laurentian will be represented.
(This article first first appeared in the Canadian Mining Journal)
More News
Ukraine rejects US bid for 50% of rare earth minerals, FT says
Zelenskiy wants US and European security guarantees to be tied directly to any deal on the mineral reserves, FT reports.
February 16, 2025 | 08:53 am
Jubilee Metals begins processing high-grade copper to recoup production
The milestone follows Jubilee's recent agreement to secure 200,000 tonnes of material with a copper content of around 1.6% for its Roan facility.
February 16, 2025 | 08:25 am
Over 40 people killed in Mali mine collapse
The accident took place near the town of Kenieba in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.
February 16, 2025 | 08:22 am
Trump starts energy dominance drive with White House council
The new National Energy Dominance Council will be led by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
February 15, 2025 | 01:58 pm
{{ commodity.name }}
{{ post.title }}
{{ post.excerpt }}
{{ post.date }}
Comments