Grants and Contributions:
Title:
A Study on Potential Extraction of Rare Earth Elements (REE) from processed kimberlite and post-emplacement mobilization of REE in kimberlites
Agreement Number:
GC-130646S
Agreement Value:
$112,361.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 19, 2025 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
This project is focussed on academia-based geoscience research activities related to Specialty Metals (Rare Earth, Niobium, Tantalum, Lithium, Cesium) Ore Systems.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:
The results will provide insights into repurposing kimberlite tailings as a secondary rare earth element resource, extending the life of existing mines and contributing to sustainable mining practices.
Location:
HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, CA B3H 4R2
Reference Number:
115-2024-2025-Q4-17508
Agreement Type:
Grant
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Academia
Additional Information:
Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.
Recipient's Legal Name:
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Program:
Targeted Geoscience Initiative
Program Purpose:
Targeted Geoscience Initiative will continue to address significant public geoscience gaps by expanding the industry toolkit for exploration, with further innovative geoscience tools, exploration models and new techniques to more efficiently and effectively detect the presence of buried mineral deposits that will provide better returns on private sector investments.