News and Press Releases
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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Government of Canada Announces $10 Million to Support Critical Minerals Mining in Northern Ontario
June 17, 2024
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...
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Advancing innovation for sustainable mining and mineral processing
November 21, 2023
As MIRARCO commemorates a quarter-century of groundbreaking advancements, this article delves into their pioneering efforts in sustainable mining, blending academic rigour with industrial pragmatism.Bridging the innovation gap: MIRARCO’s approach to...
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The Future of Mining Might Be Smaller than You Think
October 31, 2023
As the world’s demand for metals continues to rise, some are using microorganisms to mine and “clean” waste.When Nadia Mykytczuk first visited the mine sites near Copper Cliff, on the...
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