The goal of CIMMR is to promote and enhance interdisciplinary materials science research/education and its interfaces with all aspects of the mining and mineral industries. The centre has a mandate to source technical/scientific expertise and information to mining/mineral industries and allied small/medium enterprises.

Research Programs

• Advanced materials for optimizing mining processes and environmental controls (absorbents and coatings), 
• Characterization of mining materials (structural, rheological and surface analysis of minerals, products and solid wastes),  
• Separation science (ore flotation, solid/solution waste treatment),  
• Mineral process engineering (simulation, reactor design, metallurgy)