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STRATEGIC PLAN 2015 - 2018

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ESTABLISHED IN 1998, MIRARCO HAS BEEN DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY AND ITS CHALLENGES. WE ARE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT OPERATES WITH SUPPORT FROM THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR.

WHO WE ARE

The driving force behind MIRARCO is a dedicated workforce made up of experienced professionals and students at all levels of post-secondary education. Through our unique position as a hybrid organization, combining academic and professional dynamics, we help advance innovative and applied research.

Front Cover Photo: Stress measurements in deep mining application

MSRThe Mining Safety Research Centre addresses unique issues related to Safety and Risk Management in the mining industry.

GRCThe Geomechanics Research Centre team undertakes research focussed on geohazard assessment & risk mitigation at depth and provides specialized, associated services.

CASCThe Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and Adaptation Resources (OCCIAR) at MIRARCO is dedicated to assisting communities and sectors adapt to climate change through the provision of climate science and adaptation tools. The Centre is also a resource hub for researchers and stakeholders searching for information on climate change impacts and adaptation.

VPOThe Ventilation and Production Optimization team is Developing the next generation of decision-support software for mining with an emphasis on underground mine ventilation and schedule optimization. These two areas of research are key in maximizing the profitability of a mining operation.

ERCMThe Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management team focuses their research on driving down energy costs for mine operations.

MIRARCO is an Eligible Research Institute. Research conducted with MIRARCO may provide your entity with valuable tax credits.

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Messages from the President and Chair

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Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Board of Directors

Strategic Priorities for MIRARCO

Strategic Priorities for MSR

Strategic Priorities for GRC

Strategic Priorities for VPO

Strategic Priorities for ERCM

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Strategic Priorities for CASC

Dr. Kim Trapani, Research on Solar Panels& Floating Photovoltaics.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

On behalf of the Board of Directors of MIRARCO Mining Innovation, I am proud to present our three-year Strategic Plan. The management at MIRARCO has accomplished much; in particular they survived the mining industry’s downturn in the recent past.

I know the future is always uncertain, but with the passion, expertise and talent that staff and management at MIRARCO bring to the table, they will accomplish the goals set in this Strategic Plan.

MESSAGE FROMTHE CHAIR

Marc Boudreau, President and CEO, BESTECH Chairman of the Board,

MIRARCO Mining Innovation

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Greetings,

Vic Pakalnis, P.Eng., MBA, M.Eng. President and CEO,

MIRARCO Mining Innovation

It is a pleasure to present MIRARCO’s Strategic Plan for 2015-2018. The corporation has had an eventful 16 year history. It has accomplished many innovations, produced many highly qualified persons (HQP’s) and has provided leadership to the mining research community.

This strategic plan points the way forward for the organisation. Given the uncertainties of the mining cycle, we chose a three-year horizon rather than a five or ten year outlook. Dependent on market conditions, opportunities and MIRARCO’s talented managers and staff, we will achieve the goals we set and much more.

I would appreciate your thoughts and support as we go forward. Our website at www.mirarco.org will provide up-to-date information on our progress and achievements.

ELIZABETH GARDINER

LEO GERARD

GLENN NOLAN

JAMES SIMMONS, LLB

ROY SLACK, P.Eng

MARCIA SMITH

PHIL THWAITES, ARSM, P. ENG

VICTOR PAKALNIS, P.Eng

To develop and deliver quality applied research to manage risks in the mining sector and beyond.

OUR VISION

Trust, Collaboration, Quality, Innovation, New Knowledge, Responsiveness, Integrity, Efficiency, Economic Sustainability.

OUR VALUES

We are the innovative research partner of choice for the mining industry and beyond, advancing safe, productive and sustainable practices.

OUR MISSION

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MIRARCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS – COORDINATES AS OF

MARC BOUDREAU, P.Eng

SECRETARY TREASURERCAROL MCAULAY, CA

OSMAN ABOU-RABIA, PHD

ANDRE LAUZON, P.Geo

Manager, Process Control & EIT Program, XPS Consulting & Testwork Services (Glencore)

Technical Director Mining - Base Metals, Vale Ltd.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIESFOR MIRARCO

Will provide leadership in Mining Research in Ontario and Canada.

Conduct its business with financial integrity, governed by itself with an independent board of directors drawn from the mining industry, suppliers and the public sector.

Distinguish itself as a valued service provider, a crucible of innovation and an international centre of research excellence.

Pursue service contracts and undertake academic applied research that meets the needs of industry and government.

MIRARCO will continue in its process of commercialization and knowledge transfer.

Continue to host a higher learning environment that provides opportunity for its staff to develop and to gain the experience necessary for success.

Forge strategic alliances to extend its reach, to gain access to global partnerships, services and resources.

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Develop and deliver an enhancement of its highly qualified person (HQP) strategy.

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Expand research, development and services in Occupational Health and Safety.

Support Ministry of Labour initiatives in the area of technology and the management of change.

Continue to develop its expertise in the field of diesel emission reduction.

MSR WILL...Develop a world-class geomechanics research capacity in ultra-deep mining.

GRC WILL...

Develop its rock burst support tools and technologies for mining in high stress conditions.

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR GEO MECHANICS RESEARCH CENTRE (GRC)

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR MINING SAFETY RESEARCH (MSR)

Establish a long-term collaborative agreement with JK Tech, Queensland University, Camborne School of Mines, and the University of Exeter to deliver G-MIRM courses and services in North America.

MSR aims to be the hub of a global network of mining safety research. It will host the 36th International Conference of Safety in Mine Research Institutes in 2015.

Undertake a multi-yearhydraulic pre-conditioningof highly stressed miningblocks project.

Develop the ‘Sudbury-GRC In-Situ Stress Measurement Device’ and supporting methodologies and will promote these globally.

Continue to affect knowledge transfer through short courses, workshops, publications and conference presentations.

Expand its contracts service for industry within its areas of expertise, specifically: stress measurement, ground characterization, numerical modelling and laboratory and field testing.

Continue to attract international students and develop a strategyfor international collaborative research.

Deliver cross-centre domain expertise and research outcomes via novel software tools.

Focus on applied research driven by customer needs, which will frequently lead to commercial products.

Build team capacity for responsiveness to current clients as well as an expanded customer base.

Raise profile through conference papers, trade shows and external collaborations.

VPO WILL...MODELING AND OPTIMIZATION SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT FOR MINING WILL REMAIN THE CORE ACTIVITY FOR VPO.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR VENTILATION PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION (VPO)

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Re-develop the Climate Change Adaptation Community of Practice in order to accommodate new features and functions.

Initiate discussions with appropriate foundations in order to inquire about and secure funding for a multi-year program.

Strengthen relationships with the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change and act as a source of credible, recent climate change information.

Build and strengthen relationships with Federal departments in order to position OCCIAR for Federal Adaptation programs that begin in 2016.

CASC WILL...

Increase efforts to brand and market OCCIAR throughout Ontario and Canada.

The CASC pilot project-time management model will be refined and adopted in order to increase time efficiency and project profitability to drive re-investment in CASC.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES (CASC)

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STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FOR ENERGY, RENEWABLES AND CARBON MANAGEMENT (ERCM)

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1. Strive to become an internationally recognized centre of research excellence for energy in mining.

2. Will continue to develop, protect and commercialize new intellectual property that arises from our research.

3. Offer the mining industry energy management services of an academic or commercial nature through a complement of Certified Energy Managers.

5. Continue to promote and execute its vision for the 40% mine: mining energy consumption reduced to 40% of 2000 levels by 2040.

4. Establish and continually enhance professional development courses in the field of minerals industry energy management.

6. Become and international hub of graduate research student mobility.

ERCM WILL...

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