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Methodology

The project of Research Chair IDRC in “Management and Stabilization of Mining and Industrial Wastes” aims to create a centre for advanced technology in mining and industrial waste in Morocco. The team will first develop a comprehensive database of mine sites, wastes, geological and geographical features, and estimates of the wastes’ impact on the environment and health in many Moroccan abandoned mines. They will then propose and implement cost-effective ways to contain and manage the wastes, as well as reclaim mine sites. Training of high qualified persons and knowledge transfer to the mine operating enterprise will be other important goals.  View more

General objectif

The research program and training of IDRC Chair in management and stabilization of mining and industrial waste , in collaboration with the research chair of Canada "integral management of mining waste sulfured by remblayage" and the research chair of Canada "Restoration of abandoned mining sites is intended for multidisciplinary and aims to establish a research and development in terms of management of industrial waste in particular those from the mining industry and the preservation of natural resources in Morocco. The results obtained can be applied in other regions to semi-arid climate.

Specific objectives

The project of Research Chair IDRC in «Management and stabilization of mining and industrial wastes» aims at:
  • Creating a center for advanced technology in mining and industrial wastes in Morocco
  • Developing a comprehensive database of mine sites, wastes. geological and geographical features (Geographical System of Information GSI)
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About us

Morocco, like many other countries with large mining industries, is increasingly concerned about the ecological problems that mine wastes can cause, particularly around abandoned mines. Successful efforts to advance land reclamation and the development of innovative technologies to solve these problems must be transferred and adapted to developing countries.

This project aims to create a centre for advanced technology in mining and industrial waste in Morocco. The team will first develop a comprehensive database of mine sites, wastes, geological and geographical features, and estimates of the wastes’ impact on the environment and health in many Moroccan abandoned mines. They will then propose and implement cost-effective ways to contain and manage the wastes, as well as reclaim mine sites. Detailed studies will focus on mines around Marrakech and Oujda. The project also aims to train highly qualified staff and to transfer knowledge to mine operators.
Government agencies in Canada and Morocco, several universities and research laboratories, and mining companies will participate in the research. The newly created centre will also aim to have an impact in other African countries.