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 

Thoughtful Leadership for Mining

Industry Connections

Generous Contributions

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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