Mineralogical research focusing on beneficiation, physical concentration, and metallurgical processes to optimize metal recovery and evaluate environmental impact
CanmetMINING has extensive expertise in the field of applied mineralogy encompassing the detailed characterization of solid materials across all stages of metal recovery (e.g. ore, concentrate, residue, precipitates, waste). Special emphasis is given on providing a better understanding of the mechanisms governing specific processes through the design of controlled experiments combined with integrated characterization approaches.
CanmetMINING provides unique expertise and a wide range of research and specialized services for its clients. The Business Office can arrange any of several forms of partnership to suit the particular needs of the client and to support Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Government of Canada priorities. Amongst the most frequently used are cooperative and cost-recovery business agreements. In addition to conducting basic and applied research, demonstrations and testing, we provide guidelines on intellectual property, licensing and marketing strategies to facilitate the transfer of technology.
- Clean technology
- Energy
- Environmental technologies and related services
- Mining, minerals and metals
Specialized labs and equipment
| Equipment | Function |
|---|---|
| TESCAN Integrated Mineral Analyzer (TIMA) | Automated mineralogy instrument for obtaining mineral quantities, mineral liberation, mineral associations and automated search of heavy minerals |
| Rigaku D/Max Rapid II Micro X-ray Diffractometer | Determination of crystalline structures at a spatial resolution down to 30 μm |
| Horiba XGT-7200 Micro X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) analytical microscope | X-ray fluorescence and transmission analysis of solid and liquid materials at spatial resolution down to 50 μm |
| JEOL JXA-8230 Electron Probe X-ray MicroAnalyzer (EPMA) | Discrete chemical analyses and elemental mapping at a spatial resolution down to the micrometer scale with detection limits ranging from 100s to 10s of ppm |
| PECS II Broad Argon Beam Polishing and Coating system | Preparation of high-quality damage-free surfaces of specimens through ion milling/polishing and material deposition at the subnanometer scale |
| SELFRAG High-voltage pulse power fragmentation system | Selective fragmentation of material using high-voltage (100-200 kV) pulses at frequencies of 1 to 5 Hz |