Grant: Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
College of the North Atlantic
$150,000.00
NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Applied Mineralogy
FY 2012-13
Summary
The mining industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is experiencing significant growth. Major investments are being made in new and on-going projects. Exploration activities are continuing at an expedited pace in a number of areas and for a range of minerals. This activity reflects the geological diversity and mineral potential of the province. The establishment of a NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Applied Mineralogy, at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), will support this phenomenal growth in terms of R&D in mining sciences. As well, the chair will be a welcome addition to the research capacity of College of the North Atlantic and will work closely with the mining giant, Vale Newfoundland and Labrador (Vale NL) along with their team of HQPs and provincial research units. Vale is one of the world's largest mining companies operating in several countries. The company is willing to enter into a long term relationship with CNA through this new NSERC-IRCC program. In addition to a tangible in-kind contribution, including materials, logistics, technology and HQP, the company is offering a cash contribution to support the initiative. The chair will be engaged in multi stream research activities focusing on new process development and technology innovations in applied mineralogy, specifically dealing with the issues and challenges encountered by Vale NL in its current mining endeavors. The innovative approach in the Chair's research is to link the geology and characterization of the deposits directly with ore recovery processes. The chair nominee, Dr. Gary Thomson, a geochemist, is a faculty member at CNA. With an extensive background and experience in geochemical research, Dr. Thompson currently leads a research project in ""Innovative Surficial and Mining Techniques"" funded by the province's Research and Development Corporation (RDC). As well, Dr. Thompson has been working for Vale NL as a research consultant for several years. As an expert, he continues to enjoy the company's appreciation and unwavering commitment for a long term position as IRCC chair.
Program
Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges Grants
Recipient
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Recipient Type
Other
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
428369-2011
Name nom
Graham, Kathleen
Department département
Applied Research & Innovation
Organization id
22153
Institution établissement
College of the North Atlantic
Province en
Newfoundland and Labrador
Province fr
Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2012
Competition year année de concours
2011
Award amount
150000
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 programs
Group fr
Programmes de partenariat
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
202
Area of application group en
Natural resources (economic aspects)
Area of application group fr
Ressources naturelles (aspects économiques)
Area of application en
Mineral resources ( prospecting, exploration, mining, extraction, processing)
Area of application fr
Ressources minérales (prospection, exploration, mines, extraction et préparation)
Research subject code
4003
Research subject group en
Earth science
Research subject group fr
Sciences de la terre
Research subject en
Economic geology
Research subject fr
Géologie économique
Partie
2
Nb partie
5
Application title
NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Applied Mineralogy
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The mining industry in Newfoundland and Labrador is experiencing significant growth. Major investments are being made in new and on-going projects. Exploration activities are continuing at an expedited pace in a number of areas and for a range of minerals. This activity reflects the geological diversity and mineral potential of the province. The establishment of a NSERC Industrial Research Chair for Colleges in Applied Mineralogy, at College of the North Atlantic (CNA), will support this phenomenal growth in terms of R&D in mining sciences. As well, the chair will be a welcome addition to the research capacity of College of the North Atlantic and will work closely with the mining giant, Vale Newfoundland and Labrador (Vale NL) along with their team of HQPs and provincial research units. Vale is one of the world's largest mining companies operating in several countries. The company is willing to enter into a long term relationship with CNA through this new NSERC-IRCC program. In addition to a tangible in-kind contribution, including materials, logistics, technology and HQP, the company is offering a cash contribution to support the initiative. The chair will be engaged in multi stream research activities focusing on new process development and technology innovations in applied mineralogy, specifically dealing with the issues and challenges encountered by Vale NL in its current mining endeavors. The innovative approach in the Chair's research is to link the geology and characterization of the deposits directly with ore recovery processes. The chair nominee, Dr. Gary Thomson, a geochemist, is a faculty member at CNA. With an extensive background and experience in geochemical research, Dr. Thompson currently leads a research project in ""Innovative Surficial and Mining Techniques"" funded by the province's Research and Development Corporation (RDC). As well, Dr. Thompson has been working for Vale NL as a research consultant for several years. As an expert, he continues to enjoy the company's appreciation and unwavering commitment for a long term position as IRCC chair.
