NEWS & EVENTS
Vasudha Kaura receives the 2026 Lassonde International Graduate Scholarship in Mining
Vasudha Kaura, an incoming CivMin PhD student, is the recipient of the 2026 Lassonde International Graduate Scholarship in Mining at the University of Toronto. “I am proud to be part of the U of T community and deeply grateful to the generous donors for this scholarship and to my supervisor for their continued support,” says Kaura.
Eye-opening trip: First-year Engineering students visit an operational mine and get a taste of outdoor adventure
First-year U of T Engineering students, who had not yet declared an interest in Mineral Engineering, were taken on a trip to see a northwestern Ontario mine in operation. The unique experience gave them new industry certifications, an appreciation for the scope and scale of operations, a taste of outdoor adventure by snowmobile and the… Read more »
Golden day: Min students enjoy guest speaker, gifts and one student walks away with a solid gold coin
Lassonde Mineral Engineering students enjoyed an afternoon on Wednesday, March 18 with spectacular guest speakers, along with branded company merchandise, and capped by a draw for a one-ounce solid gold coin. Alumna Mariana Pinheiro Harvey (MinE 1T2), the General Manager of Agnico Eagle’s Macassa Gold Mine at Kirkland Lake, Ont., was the event’s keynote speaker. She delivered a… Read more »
CivMin’s MIMP receives nearly $1M for global online project in mining education
A new scholarship initiative will help advance professional development in South America through the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering’s Mining Industry Management Program Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has approved a Minerals Skills Network Grant to the the University of Toronto’s Mining Industry Management Program, within the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering (CivMin), to offer… Read more »
Prof. John Harrison awarded Canadian Geotechnical Society’s Thomas Roy Award
CivMin Professor John Harrison has been awarded the Canadian Geotechnical Society’s (CGS) Thomas Roy Award. At the CGS Awards Banquet in Winnipeg, during GeoManitoba 2025 in September 2025, Prof. Harrison was presented his certificate. The award is presented each year to honour an outstanding contribution to the field of Engineering Geology in Canada.
Yu-Jen Yu (Year 4 MinE) wins SAG Undergraduate Award
Yu-Jen Yu, a fourth-year Lassonde Mineral Engineering student, has won a SAG Conference Student Award. The SAG Conference Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded every four years from proceeds from the conference as well as donations from sponsors. To be eligible for an Undergraduate award, the student must be registered in the final two years of an Engineering or an Applied Science… Read more »
Pierre Lassonde drops by to see Min students and deliver frank reflection on his life and career path
Mining legend and benefactor Pierre Lassonde urges students to “carpe diem” in personal address At an in-person address on Tuesday, November 18, benefactor Pierre Lassonde, O.C. urges students to “carpe diem” when the opportunity arises. The personal visit to talk with and socialize with Lassonde Mineral Engineering students provided the chance for Lassonde Scholarship recipients to express their gratitude at… Read more »
Lassonde Institute of Mining’s training and upskilling programs highlighted during visit with Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy
On September 3, the University of Toronto welcomed MP Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, for a briefing on the Lassonde Institute of Mining’s (LIM) innovative training, upskilling and research programs. Mining supplies advanced materials needed for everyday essentials and a wide range of sectors – from electric vehicles to health to advanced manufacturing…. Read more »
Energy, EV, Mining research showcased during visit with PA Chris Scott
A visit by Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Energy and Mines allows CivMin’s Professor Lesley Warren to highlight the Lassonde Mineral Engineering program, online learning with Mining Industry Management Program (MIMP), as well as industry partnerships in mineral and mining research. On June 13, U of T welcomed MPP Chris Scott, Parliamentary Assistant to the… Read more »
