The University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue won the Excellence in Scientific Innovation Award. The distinction was presented to the educational establishment during the Quebec mine energy + 2024 event which is taking place this week at the Quebec City Convention Center.
The UQAT project which won the prize aims to respond to geometallurgical challenges adapted to the context of exploitation of critical and strategic minerals (MCS) such as nickel. The award was presented by the Scientific Research Network and recognizes the collaborative and innovative collaborative aspects of the project. It also aims to transfer scientific and technological knowledge between the university and the companies involved in the Agnico Eagle project, Les Technologies Clemex and Dumont Nickel.
“I congratulate the team from the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Témiscamingue and the finalist teams for this first prize rewarding excellence in scientific innovation in the critical and strategic minerals sectors. This distinction is a reminder of the importance of perfecting our knowledge and collaborating to maintain our position as a leader in the field of research and development related to these minerals of the future. I invite the members of the Network to continue this great momentum with ever more innovative projects,” said Maïté Blanchette Vézina, Minister of Natural Resources and Forests and Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent region and the region. of Gaspésie−Îles-de-la-Madeleine
“The MCS Network is delighted with the creation of this award which will recognize and highlight Quebec expertise in MCS. We can be proud of the research and innovation that is being done here in Quebec! I would like to congratulate the first winners for the quality of their work, but also to highlight the contribution of all the other collaborative projects focused on MCS to the competitiveness and economic development of Quebec,” adds Jean-Nicolas Beaudry, president of the committee. director of the MCS Scientific Network.
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