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MIRARCO Celebrates Grand Opening of New Piloting Facility for Mine Waste Biotechnology

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MIRARCO Mining Innovation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new piloting facility on the evening of October 16, 2025. The event welcomed attendees from industry, government, and academia to celebrate the milestone and explore the space. (October 17, 2025) – MIRARCO Mining Innovation proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new piloting facility on […]

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Nadia Mykytczuk talks at a press event at Science North in Greater Sudbury, Ont., on July 23, 2025, about the Ontario Critical Minerals Innovation Fund. (Angela Gemmill/CTV News Northern Ontario)

The provincial government is providing $7 million for a new round of the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)

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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

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Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal for Outstanding Contributions

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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

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Evolution of MIRARCO: Pioneering mining innovation from geomechanics research

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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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On June 10, 2024, it was announced that MIRARCO was the recipient of a $5 million grant from Natural Resources Canada.

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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

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