Novamera is honored to be among the 24 companies to receive funding as part of the government-supported Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator. In MICA’s highly competitive second call for proposals, projects were selected that would position Canada as a global leader in mining innovation.

Novamera’s winning proposal will include a field demonstration in 2024. The demonstration aims to show the economic potential for mining companies to quickly add to production using narrow vein deposits that would otherwise be left unmined. In addition, the project will highlight the social, environmental, and economic impacts of the innovative new mining method.

Applications came in from across Canada with projects spanning the four technical themes of MICA:

  1. Increase mine production capacity, at a lower cost.
  2. Reduce mining energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. Implement smart, autonomous mining systems.
  4. Reduce environmental risk and long-term liabilities.

“Our government is determined to make innovation the cornerstone of the low-carbon economy. As the demand for essential minerals grows, our mining industry will continue to play a vital role in this green transition, thanks in part to groundbreaking projects like those presented today. They will not only enable us to take full advantage of our domestic mineral resources but also position Canada as a world leader in the production of minerals essential to new technologies and renewable energies.”

– The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry

Link to full press release: Government of Canada announces the next projects to be funded by the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator Network – MICA 

 

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