Research
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
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U.S. Department of Energy laboratory operated by Iowa State University.
www.external.ameslab.gov
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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
BC Technical and Research Committee on Reclamation
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A joint BC/Federal Government, Industry and Academic committee that has been providing annual symposia since 1977 to foster the exchange of information and ideas on environmental management and mine reclamation.
www.trcr.bc.ca
Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory
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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
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Ensuring the safety of Canadians in all matters related to explosives and pyrotechnics
www.NRCan.gc.ca/mms/explosif
CANMET Energy Technology Centre
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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The largest supplier of strategic R&D to the Australian exploration and mining industry
www.csiro.au
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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
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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)
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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
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)
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The world's foremost provider of information on efficient coal supply and use.
www.iea-coal.org.uk
International Lead Zinc Research Organization (ILZRO)
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Conducting research on behalf of the international community of lead and zinc miners and smelters.
www.ilzro.org
Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Center
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Postgraduate research school and consulting organization in the University of Queensland.
www.jkmrc.uq.edu.au
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Providing quality testing, research, development and consulting services to the global mining, minerals, metals and environmental industries.
www.lakefield.com
Mineral Industry Research Organization
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An industry funded research and information organisation for the international minerals industry.
www.miro.co.uk
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
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Mining technology R&D in South Africa.
www.csir.co.za/miningtek
National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
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U.S. Department of Energy's premier
laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research, development and deployment.
www.nrel.gov
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Committed to identifying, developing and transferring technologies critical to Noranda's success.
www.noranda.com
Northern Center for Advanced Technology
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Training, technology diffusion, applied research, technology transfer, and product development for the minerals industries.
www.norcat.org
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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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
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The experts in materials science, hydrometallurgy, bioleach technology, value-added research, and research and environmental geochemistry.
www.rpc.ca
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Conducting independent research on environmental and natural resource issues.
www.rff.org