a community
catalyst
for mining
transformation
Lassonde
Institute
Community
Solving mining’s global challenges by collaborating with leading industry partners and a world-class, interdisciplinary expert collective
What we do
We help industry design and innovate real-world solutions for a mining future focused on global sustainability
Community Catalyst & Industry Embedded
Collaborating with our industry partners and members; together we create innovations for the mining industry
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Interdisciplinary Expert Collective
Actively promoting
a cross-disciplinary culture that emboldens unconventional mining research collaborations and parternships
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Global Leadership for Sustainability
Our research and knowledge exploration focuses on sustainable solutions strengthening the future of our industry and world
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HOw we do it
Empowering industry through research &
innovation, talent development and
thought leadership
Research & Innovation
Today, 36 Principle Investigators, 100+ research staff and students work in over 22+ research groups on more than 65+ projects ranging from water & tailings, to mineral processing, AI and machine learning
Talent Development
Beyond traditional campus experiences, L/I creates a new global classroom delivery mechanism providing hands-on, in the field learning opportunities while building cross-disciplinary competencies for industry-ready leaders.
Thought Leadership
Innovative idea-sharing and research discoveries through forums, workshops and events delivered by top leading thinkers and doers. L/I connects the global brain trust and propels cutting-edge thinking for action
Generating New Thinking Solving Global Challenges
We create disruptive technologies at the leading edge, driving innovative mining research in collaboration with industry
innovation Projects
Industry Partners
Research $Millions
Community Members
Why we are different
The Community Catalyst Strategic Advantage
In a complex and uncertain world, our transformative research, insights and industry innovations must come from a diverse interconnected community of experts. Regardless of discipline, background or industry, the Lassonde Institute brings together the brightest minds to create the best mines.
What DRIVES US toWARDS GLOBAL LEADERSHIP
For more than a century, U of T discoveries have been making history with incredible breakthroughs. By revealing the real causes we solve industry’s challenges… creating substantive impacts for mining, people and our planet
Research & Innovation
We are an engine for discovery
Talent Development & Education
We prepare the mining leaders of tomorrow
Thought Leadership
We shape and define the future
News & Events
Learn current and the next level thinking on the Canadian mining landscape, facilitate conversations about how industry and emerging research can work together to solve current industry challenges and identify possible strategies to drive the mineral extraction sector advancements.
For more information please contact: Rachel Wallace, Director | Strategy & Development (r.wallace@utoronto.ca)
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