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

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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Laurentian University celebrates the inductions of two community members to the Royal Society of Canada

Dr. Linda Ambrose named Fellow; Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk inducted to College of New Scholars (September 4, 2025) – The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has announced its 2025 cohort of Fellows and College members, an honour that recognizes the country’s most accomplished scholars, artists, and scientists. Induction ceremonies will be held in Montréal (QC) at

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

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

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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Government of Canada Announces $10 Million to Support Critical Minerals Mining in Northern Ontario

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

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