On July 23, 2025, MIRARCO’s President and CEO Nadia Mykytczuk PhD spoke at Minister Stephen Lecce‘s announcement of $7 million in new funding to the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. As previous recipients of CMIF support with partner Vale Base Metals, MIRARCO can personally attest to the value of this funding for accelerating mineral resource innovation […]
March 12, 2025 – Laurentian University proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of two esteemed faculty members—Dr. Peter Beckett and Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk—who have been honored with the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. They join Dr. John Gunn, Professor Emeritus and renowned environmental scientist, who was announced as a recipient last month. This accolade recognizes
The Geomechanics Research Centre (GRC), where R&D plays a critical role in advancing the understanding of geomechanical challenges in mining with practical solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability. As a hallmark of MIRARCO’s 25 years of operation, the GRC has been a core research area that has attracted hundreds of industry experts, researchers, and
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This grant will help support the critical mineral sector by enhancing the technological readiness for extracting battery metals such as nickel, cobalt, and copper from mine tailings in the Greater Sudbury area and support sustainable mining. MIRARCO is dedicated to providing these groundbreaking solutions and educating the next generation to support Canada in achieving a
Sudbury (Ontario), Natural Resources Canada – Critical minerals present a once-in-a-generation chance for Canada to drive historic economic growth, create jobs and support the fight against climate change. Already, mining and related industries employ more than 625,000 Canadians and contribute around $100 billion a year to Canada’s GDP, providing a strong supply chain and technical
