Finding reliable sources of the metals needed for the energy transition is one of the biggest challenges in the minerals sector. This research project focuses on identifying critical metals such as indium, gallium, and germanium in zinc deposits in the Grenville Province (Ontario). These metals, often present as trace elements in sphalerite (zinc ore), are […]

The Quetico shear zone is an ancient, large, dextral, strike-slip shear zone which has accommodated hundreds of kilometers of displacement. The shear zone has been exhumed from greenschist facies conditions (depths of ~15km) and represents an ancient analogue for active deformation along the San Andreas fault. We plan to use the Quetico shear zone as […]

Pegmatites are important sources of several rare elements which are essential for development of modern technologies. The pegmatite deposits in Uganda had been explored and mined until the early 1970’s. At present, they are being re-evaluated and exploration for new deposits is ongoing. Auranda is seeking to establish models for mineral production based on certified, […]

Ce projet de recherche vise à étudier les impacts du changement climatique sur la Beaver Creek River, au Yukon, au Canada. Dans cette région froide, le pergélisol (sol gelé en permanence) se dégrade sous l’effet de l’augmentation des températures, particulièrement marquée aux niveau des pôles, ce qui peut fragiliser les berges des rivières, modifier les […]

Climate change poses significant risks to global ecosystems, particularly forest ecosystems, which are crucial for carbon sequestration. In Canada, forests cover 38% of the land area, contributing 9% of global forest carbon sequestration. However, disturbances such as pest infestations and extreme weather events threaten their ability to sequester carbon. Current methods like flux towers and […]

Participatory community development research alongside Garden Hill First Nation (FN), Wasagamack FN and other East-side FN community members is the focus of this Mitacs research. Student interns will assist in recording each community’s traditional land use through maps, videos, interviews, development of plans and branding. A geographical information system will allow an analysis of different […]

Rapid urbanization has resulted in increased cement production and use, generating waste like cement kiln dust (CKD) and greenhouse gases. CKD, often landfilled, is now used as a soil amendment for its alkaline properties to counter soil acidification. When CKD is applied to the soil, it alters soil pH, affecting nutrient availability (e.g., nitrogen (N), […]

The one-year project will investigate the geological, geochemical and geophysical properties of three Rare Earth Element (REE) deposits in Québec. Each of the selected deposit is representative of a class of REE mineral deposits. The project will provide new insights in the origin of the three types of REE mineral deposits. This new understanding of […]

Can the refinement of existing drone image acquisition and processing steps lead to improved absolute accuracy of calibrated radiometric thermal orthomosaics in order to more accurately identify salmon thermal refugia?

Concert Properties is undertaking a 6-month project to improve how it measures and potentially reduces energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its buildings. An intern will help create a standardized system to collect and analyze this data, identify gaps, and suggest improvements. This project will help Concert Properties better understand the current energy […]

In many parts of the Great Lakes, including southeastern Lake Huron, coastal bluffs are eroding. This poses a significant threat to homes, infrastructure, and the region’s tourism industry. To reduce damage to infrastructure, local conservation authorities create development setbacks to try to prevent new structures from being built in harms way. However, these setbacks are […]

This project aims to study how organic carbon (OC) is preserved in marine sediments in the St. Lawrence Estuary and Gulf, a unique natural environment with a range of different conditions. By examining the way OC interacts with minerals in sediments, the research will help us understand how carbon can be stored long-term, rather than […]