Grant: Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
Yukon University
$180,000.00
NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Northern Mine Remediation
FY 2022-23
Summary
The Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College's dedicated research arm, proposes to host a new Industrial Research Chair for Colleges (IRCC) focused on northern mine remediation. This IRCC builds on Yukon College's strong history of mining-related research and teaching experience, and well-established partnerships with Yukon's mining industry. Together, the proposed IRCC and Yukon's mining industry leaders have identified research needs in several areas specific to the Yukon mining sector. The IRCC's proposed areas of focus will be: (i) Water Treatment by Passive or Semi-Passive Technologies: The mining industry in the Yukon is currently using active water treatment technologies. A transition to cost-competitive passive treatment technologies will benefit the mining industry through economic efficiency and reduced environmental impact, but scientific evidence of efficacy of passive or semi-passive water treatment in cold climates is required to support this transition through regulation and implementation; and (ii) Mine Waste Management: Tailings management represents one of the biggest challenges the mining industry is facing. Climate change and its impacts (including warmer temperatures, increased precipitation and permafrost thaw) bring a pressing need for new tailings management methods that can be implemented in the North. The IRCC will investigate saturated covers and northern-specific revegetation options to advance mine waste management approaches in northern mines.This research program is designed to alleviate some of the financial, regulatory and social pressure that the mining industry is facing. Importantly, this IRCC holds collaboration on research activities and knowledge sharing with industry and First Nations as a critical component of a successful IRCC research program. The proposed IRCC will also create student research positions, be involved in college teaching courses, and increase research collaboration with Yukon College's existing faculty members.
Program
Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
Recipient
Location
Yukon, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
533814-2018
Name nom
Hancock, Bronwyn B
Department département
Head Office
Organization id
100449
Institution établissement
Yukon University
Province en
Yukon Territory
Province fr
Territoire du Yukon
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2022
Competition year année de concours
2018
Award amount
180000
Program id
CIRC
Program name en
Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
Program name fr
Subventions de chaire de recherche industrielle dans les collèges
Group en
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Group fr
PARTENARIATS DE RECHERCHE
Committee code
1575
Committee name en
Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
Committee name fr
Subventions de chaires de recherche industrielle dans les collèges
Area of application code
1002
Area of application group en
Northern development
Area of application group fr
Développement du nord
Area of application en
Environment
Area of application fr
Environnement
Research subject code
1502
Research subject group en
Environmental engineering
Research subject group fr
Génie de l'environnement
Research subject en
Waste water treatment
Research subject fr
Traitement des eaux usées
Installment
inst:6
Partie
1
Nb partie
6
Application title
NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Northern Mine Remediation
Application summary
The Yukon Research Centre, Yukon College's dedicated research arm, proposes to host a new Industrial Research Chair for Colleges (IRCC) focused on northern mine remediation. This IRCC builds on Yukon College's strong history of mining-related research and teaching experience, and well-established partnerships with Yukon's mining industry. Together, the proposed IRCC and Yukon's mining industry leaders have identified research needs in several areas specific to the Yukon mining sector. The IRCC's proposed areas of focus will be: (i) Water Treatment by Passive or Semi-Passive Technologies: The mining industry in the Yukon is currently using active water treatment technologies. A transition to cost-competitive passive treatment technologies will benefit the mining industry through economic efficiency and reduced environmental impact, but scientific evidence of efficacy of passive or semi-passive water treatment in cold climates is required to support this transition through regulation and implementation; and (ii) Mine Waste Management: Tailings management represents one of the biggest challenges the mining industry is facing. Climate change and its impacts (including warmer temperatures, increased precipitation and permafrost thaw) bring a pressing need for new tailings management methods that can be implemented in the North. The IRCC will investigate saturated covers and northern-specific revegetation options to advance mine waste management approaches in northern mines.This research program is designed to alleviate some of the financial, regulatory and social pressure that the mining industry is facing. Importantly, this IRCC holds collaboration on research activities and knowledge sharing with industry and First Nations as a critical component of a successful IRCC research program. The proposed IRCC will also create student research positions, be involved in college teaching courses, and increase research collaboration with Yukon College's existing faculty members.
