Lassonde Institute of Mining’s training and upskilling programs highlighted during visit with Parliamentary Secretary Karim Bardeesy
L to R: CivMin’s Prof. Kamran Esmaeili, Prof. Sebastian Goodfellow and CivMin Chair Prof. Marianne Hatzopoulou with MP The Honourable Karim Bardeesy. (Photo by Catrina Kronfli)
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. The demand for minerals and metals is expected to increase as Canada and the world shifts to a zero-emission, tech-driven economy.
New direction at U of T: Mining Futures Initiative
Update for our U of T community: New Mining Futures Initiative complements our Lassonde Institute of Mining, expanding our Mineral Engineering portfolio
Posing for a photo together are (L to R): Professor Lesley Warren (new Director of Mining Futures Initiative – MFI), Rachel Wallace (Director of Business Development and Strategy for MFI), Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou (Chair, Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering) and Professor Sebastian Goodfellow (new Director of Lassonde Institute of Mining – LIM). The group photo was taken in the lobby of the Galbraith Building, home to the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering at the University of Toronto. (Photo by Phill Snel, CivMin)
Dear U of T Mining Community Members,
Mining has a critical and expanding importance in the development of climate positive technologies. At the University of Toronto, we have a significant role to play in mining research, education and workforce upskilling, while also providing leadership to help industry meet demand and sustainability goals. This is a time of transition and disruption within the sector and the University, and we are pleased to share we are evolving to seize this significant opportunity.
Treat for LME students: Fireside chat with alumnus Ross Lawrence
Exclusive event for Lassonde Mineral Engineering students: Fireside chat with Ross Lawrence (GeoE 5T6), recently inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
A photo of the attendees from the Ross Lawrence (GeoE 5T6) Fireside Chat on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 on the fourth floor of the Lassonde Mining Building at the University of Toronto. The event with special alumnus guest speaker, a recent inductee into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF), was hosted by the Department of Civil & Mineral Engineering for largely undergraduate Lassonde Mineral Engineering Students. (Photo by Phill Snel, CivMin)
Prof. John Harrison (L) gestures to Ross Lawrence during the Fireside Chat event on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. (Photo by Phill Snel, CivMin)
He graciously agreed to share his career and life experiences with us during an intimate “fireside chat” on Wednesday, January 17. This exclusive event for our Min students, supported by Engineering Advancement, included a light fare reception following the talk.
After a welcome from CivMin Chair Professor Marianne Hatzopoulou, along with insightful perspective on the impact of mining on Indigenous communities at home and abroad, the talk was moderated by Professor John Harrison.
