Areas of Expertise
GRC
The Geomechanics Research Centre (GRC) conducts engineering and scientific research and development in the field of geotechnical engineering and applies its findings to promote safer and more economical excavations at depth.
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ERCM
Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management (ERCM), founded in 2011. In partnership with Laurentian University, MIRARCO has invested in a new Chair of Energy in Mining to lead research in this area. The new chair, Dean Millar has established the Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management team.
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VPO
Ventilation and Production Optimization (VPO), is focused on developing the next generation of mine planning tools through the application of advanced visualization techniques and optimization algorithms.
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EMR
Environmental Monitoring and Rehabilitation (EMR), founded in 2000, is engaged in interdisciplinary research that uses the superb natural laboratories of the region to study the effects of emissions and abatement technologies on affected and near-pristine land systems, as well as on human health issues through studies of water quality.
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Funding Sources
MIRARCO receives funding from a number of public and private sector partners. PERM and PRIMO are two major research initiatives delivered by MIRARCO.
PERM
PRIMO
