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Geoscience research centre at Laurentian University focused on Precambrian ore systems research, education, exploration methodology, and targeting.

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Joined February 2018
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Get details & register for December's 10-day intensive graduate-level course in Exploration Geophysics! Find the schedule and registration info here: hes.laurentian.ca/modular-co… #mineralexploration #geophysics #geoscience #graduatestudies @LaurentianU @MERC_Geoscience
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Join Maggie Laverge for her MSc Geology defence in the Executive Learning Centre at @laurentianu at 1:30 PM (Eastern Time) on Thursday, Aug 21. Zoom: laurentian.zoom.us/j/9850458… Structural Evolution and Controls on Gold Mineralization at the Great Bear Deposit, Red Lake, ON
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Monday: Join us for Robert K. Amissah's MSc #Geology thesis defence "Impact of metamorphism and deformation on pyrite and precious metals at the epithermal Haile deposit, South Carolina, USA" 1:30 p.m. ET; in-person (FA 386)
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Job alert: @LaurentianU is hiring a #Mineral Characterization Technologist to optimize our #lab operations and reduce downtime. Details: laurentian.ca/career-opportu…
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Ontario #mining employs 22,000 people and supports 130,000 more. From hands-on trades to high-tech innovation, there’s a place for EVERY skill set. Why not you? 🤝 📢 See the latest workforce stats in the 2025 State of the Ontario Mining Sector: bit.ly/2025StateofONMiningSe…
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Join GSM’s upcoming In-Person Project Management Training @LaurentianU! PM Essentials – April 7-9 eventbrite.ca/e/122097871319… Managing Project Risk – April 10, 2025 eventbrite.ca/e/122100219342… Communications & Stakeholder Management– April 11 eventbrite.ca/e/122102055835…
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Today, we hosted the Student-Industry Mixer at #PDAC2025, sponsored by Lundin Group—an event connecting the next generation of talent with mineral industry professionals. Congratulations to Maggie Laverge, the 2025 Recipient of the Mary-Claire Ward Geoscience Award, and to the announced 2025 S-IMEW students who will embark on their career-changing experience in just a few months.
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Register now and save your seat for this free, one-day, in-person #Pegmatite workshop at @MERC_Geoscience at @LaurentianU! Seats are limited. Find the schedule and registration link here: merc.laurentian.ca/news-stan…
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Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Hanley, our #MetalEarthGeoscience research collaborator (& past adjunct faculty member) on his recent award for research excellence. 🙌 Well deserved.
Congratulations to Dr. Jacob Hanley of @SMUGeology for receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in Research. Read more: smu.ca/geology/newsevents/ @smuhalifax @SMUScience
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Are you looking for an MSc #Geology thesis project for 2025? We have a new opportunity w/ @MERC_Geoscience & @agnicoeagle, focused on a deposit in the #KirklandLake #gold camp. Details: merc.laurentian.ca/sites/def… 📷:@agnicoeagle #economicgeology @nonschistyjobs @PDAC_Students
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Attn #Sedimentary #Geologists! We have just posted a tenure-track assistant professor position. Please check it out, apply now, or share it with colleague(s). laurentian.ca/careers/facult… #Geology #sedimentology #sedimentologist #geologyjobs
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📚 #NEW Special Issue ✍ by Dr. Amirabbas Karbalaeiramezanali and Dr. Jeff Harris 🏫 New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources and Energy Development 🏫 @MERC_Geoscience, @HarquailES ,@LaurentianU 📅 Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025 📖 Check 👉lnkd.in/ddQQzHPE
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🗞️We have a big bundle of news for you, including a 🇨🇦national award, remembrances, new publications, and updates about faculty, students, & alumni in the active world of geoscience. 🌎🌋Thanks for reading! mailchi.mp/laurentian/hes-ne…
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⏰There's still time to register for April's Modular Course, Exploration for Magmatic Ore Deposits! Join Drs. Mike Lesher, Pedro Jugo, and a line up of new speakers, April 10-19, 2024. Details: hes.laurentian.ca/modular-co… #geology #magmatic
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Interested in #mapping this summer & learning more about structural geology in #greenstone belts? Apply with @MERC_Geoscience and join our Atikokan researchers as a Metal Earth field assistant! Meals, travel, and accommodations are covered. Details: merc.laurentian.ca/sites/def…
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We have a unique opportunity to investigate #Indigenous traditional knowledge and its relationship to geoscience and mineral exploration in this fully-funded MSc project. Apply now and start in September! merc.laurentian.ca/sites/def…
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Save the date - Research Week is back! More details to come. #LUResearch2024
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We've got 2 opportunities to register for #geophysics courses with Dr. Richard Smith @LaurentianU! 1) Study from January - May online or in-person, or catch lessons later (asynchronous). 2) Study from Dec. 6-15 in an intensive Modular Course. Details: merc.laurentian.ca/news-stan……
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📰Get the latest news from HES, including upcoming events and courses, careers & research opportunities, featured publications, and a round-up of achievements! 🙌 mailchi.mp/laurentian/hes-ne… #geoscience #geology #studyearthscience #research #mineralexploration #gacmacsga2023
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