What the facility does
Ore mineralogy, chemistry, characterization, imaging, genesis and exploration; petroleum science, 3D stratigraphy
Areas of expertise
These two facilities provide state-of-the-art petrographic, chemical analytical and microimaging services for the minerals, mining and petroleum sectors, including applied research, exploration and development.
Research services
- 3D stratigraphy
- Reservoir characterization
- Mineral deposits genesis and modeling
- Hydrothermal alteration studies
- Mineral exploration and development
- Topographic and compositional imaging for minerals/ fossils and other materials
- Ore characterization and metal distributions
- Mineral and metallurgical characterization/concentrate and tailings characterization
Sectors of application
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Construction (including building, civil engineering, specialty trades)
- Education
- Energy
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
| Specialized lab | Equipment | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Laboratory for Applied Research in Resource Geology | Petrographic microscopes | Reflected and transmitted light mineral imaging and analysis |
| Fluid inclusion apparatus | Ore fluid composition and characterization | |
| Portable X-ray diffractometer plus XRF | Mineral and material identification and chemical characterization | |
| Cathodoluminescence apparatus | Mineral characterization | |
| Printing and imaging facilities | ||
| Portable XRF analyzer | Lab and field compositional analysis | |
| MMAF | Analytical Scanning Electron Microscope Laboratory | Secondary electron (topographic) and backscattered electron (compositional) imaging, quantitative mineral and metallurgical characterization and mineral or material chemical analysis |
| X-ray diffractometer | Quantitative phase analysis of polycrystalline materials | |
| Lapidary Laboratory | Polished and regular thin sections, polished grain mounts and other sample preparation techniques |
Private and public sector research partners
- Geological Survey of Canada (Natural Resources Canada)
- Northwest Territories Geoscience Office
- Manitoba Geological Survey