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Imagine building a new underground mine — or expanding an existing one — without using explosives.
That’s the goal of a new project unveiled in Sudbury on Wednesday. And while the announcement was made in here, the money — $1.5 million — will go to McGill University of Montreal to test cleaner methods of mining.
“Today’s announcement is a great example of how we can use intelligent, targeted investments to ensure Canada remains at the forefront of mining practices,” Sudbury Paul Lefebvre said in a release. “By investing in projects like rock fragmentation research, we will ensure that Canada remains a leader in environmental stewardship, while creating a more prosperous mining industry.”
Lefebvre made the announcement as Parliamentary Secretary to Canada’s minister of Natural Resources, Amarjeet Sohi.
The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning at McGill University will get the money. Its project will test and validate a better, more efficient approach to fragmenting underground rock deposits, improving mining and tunneling practices, while reducing blast-induced fumes from traditional explosives.
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