Vladimiros Papangelakis‘s research on forward osmosis-freeze concentration (FO-FC) hybrid process integrates the use of a spontaneous osmotic membrane step with natural freezing and simple chemicals, such as common salt, to separate and recover #water from contaminated industrial effluents.
Papangelakis said he believes FO-FC could have local applications in #Canada taking advantage of the cold in winter, with the mining, food and #oilsands industries.
Critical Research on Base Mine Lake, Syncrude’s Demonstration Project of its Water-Capped Tailings Technology Lead by Professor Lesley Warren
March 2020
“With pit lakes such as Base Mine Lake, you need to know what you are leaving in the closure landscape will seamlessly integrate with the surrounding natural environment. In order to create a healthy aquatic environment, you need oxygen,” says Lesley, an applied scientist who combines geochemistry with molecular and experimental microbiology to identify the processes that affect water quality and reclamation outcomes.
“There are geo-chemical processes influenced by invisible microorganisms occurring in these systems that influence how much oxygen exists in the water. Our research aims to identify these microbially linked processes that are driving both positive and negative outcomes, so Syncrude can be smart about designing water-capped tailings technology to promote the processes that help produce oxygen.”
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Lassonde Institute @ #PDAC2020
Mining Matters & Lassonde Institute Partners to Ignite Canadian Kids’ Curiosity
March 2020
A new partnership between University of Toronto’ Lassonde Institute and Mining Matters (PDAC) launched early this year.
The educational outreach initiative created hands-on learning workshops illustrating the interconnection between water, environment and mining activities to Grades 7/8 students across the GTA.
Highlighting the importance of water quality and sustainable efforts in mining, the workshops showcase the many interdisciplinary jobs and opportunities needed to tackle the major challenges. The participants are exposed to geochemistry, microbiology and state-of-the-art genomics, the exciting world of research as well as the important environmental applications for our planet.
The partnership’s goal aims to inspire an upcoming generation to tackle global water sustainability in mining and beyond.
The workshops continue to roll out across the GTA, during PDAC and currently is being piloted in Northern Canada including First Nations communities.
Stay tuned for more details!
JDS Energy & Engineering Donates $100k to
November 2019
Lassonde Institute Director, Dr. Lesley Warren took to the stage with L/I Strategic Advisors Ian Pearce (xx) and George Hemingway (xx) with Vale’s Chief Technology Officer Afzal Jessa to discuss the pressing issues on Mining CEOs minds today.
Pivot Point
November 2019
Lassonde Institute Director, Dr. Lesley Warren took to the stage with L/I Strategic Advisors Ian Pearce (xx) and George Hemingway (xx) with Vale’s Chief Technology Officer Afzal Jessa to discuss the pressing issues on Mining CEOs minds today.
L/I @ Future of Mining Conference 2019 Denver: Innovating the CEO’s Agenda
October 2019
Lassonde Institute Director, Dr. Lesley Warren took to the stage with L/I Strategic Advisors Ian Pearce (xx) and George Hemingway (xx) with Vale’s Chief Technology Officer Afzal Jessa to discuss the pressing issues on Mining CEOs minds today.
L/I @ Future of Mining Conference 2019 Denver: Why We Must Collaborate to Innovate
October 2019
‘Catalyst projects’ can drive mining sector collaboration
‘Catalyst projects’ that bring mining companies together to solve shared problems and mitigate risk could increase industry innovation, Rachel Wallace, assistant director of the Lassonde Institute of Mining at the University of Toronto, has told delegates at the Future of Mining Americas 2019 event in Denver, Colorado, US
L/I Professor Erin Bobicki Leads Finalist Project in Natural Resources Canada’s Crush IT Challenge
May 2019
develop a new clean technology solution that transforms how energy is used for crushing and grinding rocks in the mining industry.
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