News and Press Releases
The provincial government is providing $7 million for a new round of the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund (CMIF)
July 23, 2025
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...
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Dr. Nadia Mykytczuk Honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal for Outstanding Contributions
March 12, 2025
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...
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Evolution of MIRARCO: Pioneering mining innovation from geomechanics research
August 12, 2024
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...
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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.
June 21, 2024
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...
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