Laurentian University mining research arm moves into new digs
MIRARCO is newest tenant at Cliff Fielding research building
Jan 13, 2021 11:51 AM By: Northern Ontario Business Staff
A Sudbury mining research institute has moved into a new environment on the Laurentian University campus.
MIRARCO (Mining Innovation Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation) has moved its main offices to the second floor of the Cliff Fielding Research, Innovation and Engineering Building.
A Jan. 13 social media post said the move represents an opportunity to evolve its mandate to boost Laurentian s representation as Canada s Mining University.
Since its establishment in 1998 as a university not-for-profit research arm, MIRARCO said it has developed more than 100 highly qualified persons and managing more than $100 million in projects.