This research project aims to develop an integrated geostatistical-geomechanical approach to address the spatial distribution of rock mass mechanical properties, for use in optimization of Mont-Wirght open pit mine planning and design. This approach allows a better understanding of rock mass conditions based on limited sampling locations. The methodology would allow the inherent heterogeneity of […]

Palladium and other precious metals found within the East Bull Lake Intrusions have been identified by the Geological Survey of Canada as Critical Metals that are vital to future of humanity and our dominance as a global mining powerhouse. This proposed research will provide internship training on the geological conditions of Palladium concentration in the […]

Many of the pipelines either offshore or onshore are nearing the end of their design life. Some of the pipelines show signs of deterioration and ageing as a result of corrosion and fatigue. There are situation where the operators desire to extend the life of an ageing pipeline beyond its life expectancy due to increased […]

The first objective of this internship is testing and validation of recently customised RISKWISE software for subsea pipeline application using a case study. Second objective is to develop a user manual for the software for future reference. Testing and validation of the software would help provide reliability and confidence in the tool usage that will […]

Coal-fired power companies in Alberta need to conduct afforestation of thousands of hectares of previously mined lands, as the province transitions from coal-fired to gas-fired power plants. Identification of management practices that address soil building, erosion control and manage ruderal vegetation concurrently is critical to facilitate reclamation efforts. This study will implement an integrated set […]

A previous feasibility study performed at UBC on the Mount Polly samples showed that dense media separation gave copper recoveries of 95.8% at a specific gravity of 2.9. The purpose of this research project is to confirm the applicability of dense media separation for Mount Polley ore pre-concentration. A lab test will be performed as […]

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Compass Minerals’ Goderich salt mine is the largest underground salt mine in the world. The mine is located 1,800 feet under Lake Huron, Ontario, producing rock salt for winter deicing and for making plastics, detergents, disinfectants and other important products. Fresh water is withdrawn from the municipal water supplies and used for the surface and […]

To meet increasingly stringent guidelines for offshore wastewater disposal, new technologies are being considered by Canada’s petroleum industries for the treatment of produced water (PW) effluents. The purpose of the proposed project is to test the effectiveness of ozonation and enhanced approaches for treating PW effluents. Lab-scale, bench-top experiments using a specially designed bubble column […]

The goal of the project is to assess the biodiversity of a unique set of glacially derived kettle lakes on the Glencore property in Sudbury and to return to a remote set of lakes in Killarney Wilderness Park that were once impacted from smelter air emissions. Now 25 years later and following 98% reduction in […]

Cognitive AI software using a metallurgy ontology can use semantic network descriptions of mineral deposits and mines to evaluate a mineral deposit and determine which deposit, anywhere in the world, most closely matches its metallurgical characteristics. After finding a suitable match, the user would be able to read the metallurgical report(s) of the similar deposit(s) […]

Humalite is a naturally occurring organic substance containing high concentrations of humic acid. Humic-based substances are well known for improving the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. Therefore, humalite may be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly soil amendment with a wide variety of end uses. Large deposits of humalite were found in Southern […]