April 24, 2013
Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) and Polytechnique
Montréal are launching a joint research program, the only one of its kind in Québec: the Research Institute on Mines and
Environment - RIME UQAT-Polytechnique (UQAT-Polytechnique). The program will have several mining industry partners: Agnico
Eagle, Osisko Mining Corporation, IAMGOLD Corporation, Rio Tinto, Fer et Titane inc. and Xstrata Nickel Raglan Mine. With a
value of nearly $10 million provided over seven years, this innovative partnership will produce a top-notch research program
and train highly qualified professionals.
https://www.polymtl.ca/salle-de-presse/en/newsreleases/quebec-first-mining-industry-research-launch-uqat-polytechnique-research-program-supported-nearly-10