Ore mineralogy, chemistry, characterization, imaging, genesis and exploration; petroleum science, 3D stratigraphy
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.
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
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Construction (including building, civil engineering, specialty trades)
- Education
- Energy (renewable and fossil)
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Healthcare and social services
- Life sciences, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
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Specialized lab |
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Laboratory for Applied Research in Resource Geology |
Petrographic microscopes |
Reflected and transmitted light mineral imaging and analysis |
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Fluid inclusion apparatus |
Ore fluid composition and characterization |
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Portable X-ray diffractometer plus XRF |
Mineral and material identification and chemical characterization |
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Cathodoluminescence apparatus |
Mineral characterization |
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Printing and imaging facilities |
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Portable XRF analyzer |
Lab and field compositional analysis |
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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 | |
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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
- Numerous industrial partners