LoopX plans to have their intern develop a virtual testing platform in a simulated software program, where the robots mining vehicles with the autonomous driving algorithms that are meant to drive in mines can be put through their paces. These robot mining vehicles are expected to handle complex mining-specific situations, but mines are tricky places […]

Mining affects communities and contributes to socio-ecological harms despite the proliferation of industry-led sustainability initiatives. These issues demand ongoing scrutiny given the intensification of ‘critical’ extractivism and its intersection with climate-change mitigation, action, and in/justice. The proposed project aims to interrogate the notion of sustainable mining as a source of ‘green’ jobs, community wellbeing, and […]

To operate, the surfaces inside an aircraft engine must withstand several conditions, such as temperature and pressure, which will cause the components to wear over time. To prevent wear and reduce maintenance costs, the manufacturer of such engines usually uses several different techniques to enhance the surface’s resistance. However, some of these techniques, such as […]

The Macassa Mine has historically been a major producer of gold in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Recently, Kirkland Lake Gold Inc. discovered a new South Mine Complex (SMC) which is one of the highest grade gold deposits in Canada. Mineralization in the SMC appears more sulphide rich than in the Main Break of the Macassa Mine, […]

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Northern Radar Inc. (NRI) is working to expand its capability in ocean remote sensing of surface currents, surface winds and sea state, and is partnered with Memorial University to develop advanced HF radar algorithms The objectives of this work include a full analysis of NRI’s existing intellectual property, adapting and integrating the algorithms into new […]

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Through public and private investment, Alberta is heavily committed to the geological sequestration of CO2. Before CO2 can be stored underground, however, it must first be transported via pipeline. Thus, the possibility of pipeline rupture must be included in risk assessment models. Unfortunately, and in contrast to more typical pipeline cargo, relatively few models have […]

Delayed coking is an integral process in upgrading heavy, unusable crude oil to lighter, usable products such as gasoline. Coke drums are insulated, vertically oriented cylindrical pressure vessels that facilitate such a process. Due to the process of delayed coking, these drums are subjected to cyclic thermal-mechanical loading and episodes of thermal shock. One of […]

This research project consists of the application of Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) modeling techniques to model the geological fractures within rock formations, with a specific focus on open pit mines. The central challenge lies in accurately representing the spatial distribution of fractures in rock masses. To overcome this challenge, advanced statistical methods and computational simulations […]

Mine sites are often remote and are unable to provide the same flexibility that other workplaces do. For workers who become parents, these factors make balancing work and family obligations particularly difficult. Because research has shown that younger ( Millennial and GenZ) workers place high value on work-life balance, and because retaining skilled workers is […]

Ce projet de recherche vise la valorisation des métaux contenus dans les poussières d’aciérie du procédé EAF de l’usine de Arcelor Mittal à Contrecoeur. Ce produit pourrait éventuellement être exploitée comme un gisement de ressources secondaires afin d’en valoriser le contenu en métaux surtout au niveau du zinc. La stagiaire a jusqu’à présent procédé à […]