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Cision Canada
4 days ago
- Science
- Cision Canada
New Canada Research Chair at the UQAT: reduce the environmental impacts of mining operations in cold regions
ROUYN-NORANDA, QC , June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is proud to announce the award of a new Canada Research Chair. Last March, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the creation of the Canada Research Chair in Geoenvironmental Engineering of Mine Waste in Cold Regions to be held by Vincent Boulanger-Martel, Professor at the Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME). Tier 2 Chairs are awarded to outstanding emerging researchers considered by their peers to have the potential to become leaders in their field. Provide much-needed expertise to the Canadian mining community Advances in technology and the world's growing demand for diverse natural resources have led to an increase in mining activity across the country and pushed mining operations farther away from populated mining regions. As a result, there is an increasing number of mining projects being developed in northern and remote regions of Canada. The development of such mining projects brings numerous unique technical, environmental, and social acceptability challenges. Curently, only few solutions have been specifically developed to overcome the challenges associated with the severe seasonal freezing and thawing as well as permafrost* conditions of northern Canada. The research program of this Canada research chair aims to develop practical, climate-resilient mine waste management and reclamation solutions specifically designed for cold regions to reduce the impacts of mining activities. This program will therefore help the mining industry, government agencies, and consultants to better manage mine waste, reduce environmental impacts, and protect fragile ecosystems of these regions. "I aim to undertake cutting-edge research ranging from fundamental experimentation to laboratory and field testing, as well as numerical modeling," says the chairholder, Vincent Boulanger-Martel. Several technological advances are proposed in cold region experimental geotechnics and geoenvironmental engineering, advanced numerical modelling, remote sensing, and monitoring applied to mine waste management and reclamation. The work is geared towards solving practical, concrete problems faced by the mining industry, governmental agencies and consulting firms in Canada. The results of this chair will enhance our ability to sustainably design and manage critical mining structures under conditions specific to cold regions, from operation to post-closure. Professor Vincent Boulanger-Martel is receiving $600,000 in funding from the Canada Research Chairs Program, as well as $322,500 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for the acquisition of new laboratory equipment. The Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME) With more than $8 million in research annually the RIME boasts an internationally-recognized team of experts, with more than fifteen specialized laboratories and a vast network of industrial test sites. Its work is carried out within the framework of projects led by several scientific groups and research chairs, fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. RIME also plays a key role in the training of highly qualified personnel, ready to meet the challenges of the mining sector and actively contribute to the sustainable development of communities. UQAT ranks first in Canada in terms of research intensity per professor among Canadian universities primarily active at the undergraduate level (RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., 2024). * Ground that remains at or below 0°C for at least two consecutive years. SOURCE Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
New Canada Research Chair at the UQAT: reduce the environmental impacts of mining operations in cold regions
ROUYN-NORANDA, QC , June 2, 2025 /CNW/ - The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) is proud to announce the award of a new Canada Research Chair. Last March, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, announced the creation of the Canada Research Chair in Geoenvironmental Engineering of Mine Waste in Cold Regions to be held by Vincent Boulanger-Martel, Professor at the Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME). Tier 2 Chairs are awarded to outstanding emerging researchers considered by their peers to have the potential to become leaders in their field. Provide much-needed expertise to the Canadian mining community Advances in technology and the world's growing demand for diverse natural resources have led to an increase in mining activity across the country and pushed mining operations farther away from populated mining regions. As a result, there is an increasing number of mining projects being developed in northern and remote regions of Canada. The development of such mining projects brings numerous unique technical, environmental, and social acceptability challenges. Curently, only few solutions have been specifically developed to overcome the challenges associated with the severe seasonal freezing and thawing as well as permafrost* conditions of northern Canada. The research program of this Canada research chair aims to develop practical, climate-resilient mine waste management and reclamation solutions specifically designed for cold regions to reduce the impacts of mining activities. This program will therefore help the mining industry, government agencies, and consultants to better manage mine waste, reduce environmental impacts, and protect fragile ecosystems of these regions. "I aim to undertake cutting-edge research ranging from fundamental experimentation to laboratory and field testing, as well as numerical modeling," says the chairholder, Vincent Boulanger-Martel. Several technological advances are proposed in cold region experimental geotechnics and geoenvironmental engineering, advanced numerical modelling, remote sensing, and monitoring applied to mine waste management and reclamation. The work is geared towards solving practical, concrete problems faced by the mining industry, governmental agencies and consulting firms in Canada. The results of this chair will enhance our ability to sustainably design and manage critical mining structures under conditions specific to cold regions, from operation to post-closure. Professor Vincent Boulanger-Martel is receiving $600,000 in funding from the Canada Research Chairs Program, as well as $322,500 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation for the acquisition of new laboratory equipment. The Research Institute of Mines and Environment (RIME) With more than $8 million in research annually the RIME boasts an internationally-recognized team of experts, with more than fifteen specialized laboratories and a vast network of industrial test sites. Its work is carried out within the framework of projects led by several scientific groups and research chairs, fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach. RIME also plays a key role in the training of highly qualified personnel, ready to meet the challenges of the mining sector and actively contribute to the sustainable development of communities. UQAT ranks first in Canada in terms of research intensity per professor among Canadian universities primarily active at the undergraduate level (RE$EARCH Infosource Inc., 2024). * Ground that remains at or below 0°C for at least two consecutive years. SOURCE Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) View original content to download multimedia: Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Yahoo
Neumann Introduces RIME
An Integrated Solution for Monitoring Immersive Audio on Headphones BERLIN, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- German pro audio specialist Neumann is proud to announce the release of RIME (Reference Immersive Monitoring Environment), a new software solution for Neumann headphones. RIME enables music producers and mixing engineers to monitor immersive formats like Dolby Atmos in reference quality, providing an excellent alternative when a multichannel loudspeaker setup is unavailable or when working on the go. "Immersive audio is the new standard. Streaming services favor content that can be enjoyed in spatial audio formats such as Dolby Atmos or Sony 360 Reality. More and more DAWs now offer immersive audio capabilities, and engineers, producers, and musicians alike are eager to explore these new possibilities. Reliable monitoring is essential for this," said Yasmine Riechers, CEO of Neumann. "With RIME, we're offering an integrated solution that meets these evolving needs, providing a more cost-effective and mobile alternative to loudspeaker-based monitoring solutions. Our NDH headphones have the same carefully balanced sound as our studio KH studio monitors, making it easy to switch between the two. With RIME this unique benefit extends to immersive monitoring as well." RIME is a plug-in for all major DAWs on Mac and PC (VST3/AU/AAX) and is typically used on the output or monitoring bus. It converts multichannel formats to binaural audio, retaining surround and height channel information, thus enabling users to monitor and mix content in formats such as Dolby Atmos using headphones. RIME captures a real purpose-built studio room using reference-quality Neumann equipment throughout. Immersive setups of Neumann KH Line loudspeakers and subwoofers were installed by acoustics experts and fine-tuned using MA 1 automatic monitor alignment. The three-dimensional sound field was captured using the legendary KU 100 binaural head microphone connected to Neumann's acclaimed MT 48 audio interface featuring cutting-edge preamp and converter technology. This state-of-the-art setup ensures pristine sound quality throughout the entire signal chain. "As RIME is made for Neumann headphones exclusively, this perfect signal chain extends all the way to the user," explained Product Manager Jorma Marquardt. "Our NDH 20 and NDH 30 headphones are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances. And of course, we know all their acoustic parameters. Using groundbreaking AMBEO algorithms, we are able to realize true immersion with unmatched sonic consistency and razor-sharp 3D localization." Unlike competing solutions that confound the user with a multitude of options and different sounding virtual spaces, RIME is easy to use and reproduces one reference room as a single source of truth. "RIME is not a simulation but captures an optimal control room in ultimate quality. RIME sounds real, because it is real!" Marquardt stated. For added realism, RIME supports OSC compatible head tracker devices to create a listening experience that responds to the user's head move–ments. Moreover, RIME can also be used for stereo playback to enjoy a loudspeaker-like listening experience without the in-head localization typically associated with headphones. This feature enables users to check their mixes for loudspeaker compatibility using Neumann headphones, allowing them to mix with confidence that their tracks will translate perfectly to all playback systems. With the launch of RIME, Neumann continues to serve the audio community with pioneering innovation. RIME makes immersive audio accessible and easy to handle. Finally, mix engineers can work from anywhere. Likewise, artists can now approve immersive mixes using NDH headphones, without having to visit a physical studio. RIME is out now and available from authorized Neumann dealers. RIME licenses can also be purchased directly from the Neumann web shop (select countries only). Price: EUR 99.00 / USD 99.95 / GBP 85.00 System RequirementsMac: macOS 10.15 and above, Intel and Apple Silicon nativePC: Windows 10 and abovePlug-in formats: VST3, AU, AAXCompatible with major DAWs such as Pro Tools, Pyramix, Logic, Reaper, Cubase/Nuendo More information: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Georg Neumann GmbH Sign in to access your portfolio
