YOUR PARTNERS IN MINING INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS

At NAIT we work alongside our industry partners to tackle challenges and in mining and resource development. Through collaboration, we bring together diverse expertise and strategic partnerships to drive innovation, improve sustainability, and foster economic growth. 

Whether it's advancing mineral recovery processes, integrating clean technologies, or helping to build a skilled workforce, we’re committed to supporting your goals. Together, we can develop tailored solutions that address your unique needs, ensuring long-term success for your business and the broader industry. 

HOW WE CAN HELP  

Land Management and Restoration

NAIT is focused on strengthening Alberta’s and Canada’s natural resources sectors and the industries that support them.   Find out more

Reclaim and remediate your sites

Backed by our Plant and Seed Technology Access Centre we ensure best practices for sustainable site recovery. We support mining and forestry industries with expertise in: 

  • forest reclamation and management
  • wetland restoration 
  • native plant and seed harvesting/propagation 
  • tailings treatment and site remediation
Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability

We are committed to a future where the environmental and economic challenges of the oil sands have been solved.   Find out more

Optimize your mining outputs

Backed by our Technology Access Centre for Energy and Environmental Sustainability we provide solutions to enhance operational efficiency and address key challenges, including: 

  • mining site management and advanced methodologies
  • water treatment solutions and recycling technologies 
  • optimization of mineral recovery and identification of critical minerals from ores and tailings 
  • evaluation of dewatering technologies and assessment of long-term impacts 
Cleaner Energy

NAIT applied research provides services and expertise to help reduce, mitigate or eliminate negative impacts of energy industry activities.   Find out more

Reduce your environmental impact 

Our team transforms industrial waste into value-added products, offering expertise in: 

  • Mining Site remediation and closure
  • Plastics circularity for a cleaner future
Automation and Digitization

NAIT works with industry to develop solutions that support sensor system applications.   Find out more

Integrate, Automate, Validate

We drive innovation in technological development and enhancement through: 

  • System integration for the mining sector 
  • Industrial automation and IoT solutions 
  • Portable 5G technology validation systems
  • Advanced prototyping and materials testing 

Digital and Virtual Environments

NAIT applied research is helping companies develop and advance their digital technologies and efficiently visualize and analyze their data.   Find out more

Manage your big data projects

Unlock the potential of your data with: 

  • A data visualization laboratory to overlay operational insights with wildlife habitat, traditional Indigenous lands, and reclamation progress 
  • A motion capture studio to create gamified, immersive training simulations for safer, more effective learning experiences 

Indigenous Partnerships & Engagement

Access to education can be difficult for communities. Since 1999, NAIT has delivered its world-class programs to First Nations, Metis and Inuit students throughout Canada.   Find out more

 

We walk beside our indigenous partners

We support our Indigenous partners in community-led environmental monitoring and development, and deliver customized capacity building programs. 

We prioritize strong, trust-based relationships with Indigenous communities, delivering both on-campus and in-community training designed around their unique goals and needs.

These partnerships enable us to connect industry partners with Indigenous communities, fostering meaningful employment opportunities and driving sustainable economic development.