Alberta Energy Research Institute (AERI)

Promotes energy research, technology evaluation and technology transfer in areas that include oil and gas,heavy oil and oil sands, coal, electricity and renewable energy.
www.gov.ab.ca/is/aeri

Ames Laboratory

U.S. Department of Energy laboratory operated by Iowa State University.
www.external.ameslab.gov

Argonne National Laboratory

U.S. Department of Energy laboratory operated by the University of Chicago.
www.anl.gov

Australian Minerals Industry Research Association (AMIRA)

An industry association which manages collaborative research for its members in the global minerals industry.
www.amira.com.au

Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory

U.S. Department of Energy laboratory developing advanced naval nuclear propulsion technology
www.bettis.gov

Canadian Mining Industry Research Organization (CAMIRO)

Formed by a group of mining companies to promote and manage collaborative research.
www.camiro.org

Canadian Explosives Regulatory Division

Ensuring the safety of Canadians in all matters related to explosives and pyrotechnics
www.NRCan.gc.ca/mms/explosif

CANMET Energy Technology Centre

A key research arm of Natural Resources Canada and part of NRCan’s Energy Sector, CETC works with private and other public sector partners to accelerate the development and use of clean, energy-efficient technologies.
www.nrcan.gc.ca/es/etb/cetc

CANMET Environment Laboratory

Addresses the environmental concerns of the minerals and mining industries. Research focuses on three major areas: Mining Effluents; Tailings and Waste Rock; and Metals and the Environment.
envirolab.nrcan.gc.ca/metals-e.htm

CANMET – Mineral Technology Branch (MTB)

Comprised of three laboratories which focus on mining and mineral sciences, metals and materials technology, and explosives.
www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/canmet-mtb

Canadian Oil Sands Network for Research and Development (CONRAD)

A network of companies, universities and government agencies organized to facilitate collaborative research in science and technology for the Alberta oil sands.
www.conrad.ab.ca

Civil Engineering Research Foundation

Bringing together diverse groups within the civil engineering community to facilitate, integrate, and coordinate common solutions to complex research challenges facing the design, construction, and environmental industries.
www.cerf.org

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO)

The largest supplier of strategic R&D to the Australian exploration and mining industry
www.csiro.au

COREM

A research consortium offering the mineral industry top-grade mechanisms specially adapted to its needs of financing and R&D projects.
www.corem.qc.ca

Energy and Environment Research Center

An expert in scientifically advanced energy systems and the prevention and cleanup of air, water, and soil pollution.
www.eerc.und.nodak.edu

Environmental Measurements Laboratory (EML)

Provides program management, technical assistance and data quality assurance for measurements of radiation and radioactivity relating to environmental restoration, global nuclear non-proliferation, etc. for the U.S. Department of Energy.
www.eml.doe.gov

Geomatics Canada

Represents the principal presence of the Canadian government in matters relating to surveying, mapping and remote sensing.
www.geocan.NRCan.gc.ca/org

International Energy Agency Coal Research (IEA Coal Research)

The world's foremost provider of information on efficient coal supply and use.
www.iea-coal.org.uk

International Lead Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO)

Conducting research on behalf of the international community of lead and zinc miners and smelters.
www.ilzro.org

Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Center

Postgraduate research school and consulting organization in the University of Queensland.
www.jkmrc.uq.edu.au

Lakefield Research Ltd.

Providing quality testing, research, development and consulting services to the global mining, minerals, metals and environmental industries.
www.lakefield.com

Mineral Industry Research Organization

An industry funded research and information organisation for the international minerals industry.
www.miro.co.uk

Mintek

Working closely with the minerals and metallurgical industries, engaged in the full spectrum of mineral research.
www.mintek.co.za

Miningtek - Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

Mining technology R&D in South Africa.
www.csir.co.za/miningtek

National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)

U.S. Department of Energy's premier
laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research, development and deployment.
www.nrel.gov

Noranda Technology Center

Committed to identifying, developing and transferring technologies critical to Noranda's success.
www.noranda.com

Northern Center for Advanced Technology

Training, technology diffusion, applied research, technology transfer, and product development for the minerals industries.
www.norcat.org

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

U.S. Department of Energy’s laboratory that delivers environmental science and technology in service to the nation and humanity.
www.pnl.gov

Research and Productivity Council

The experts in materials science, hydrometallurgy, bioleach technology, value-added research, and research and environmental geochemistry.
www.rpc.ca

Resources for the Future

Conducting independent research on environmental and natural resource issues.
www.rff.org