Committee Update: Mining Industry Advisory Committee (MIAC)
In 1990, the Mining Engineering program at the University of Alberta (UofA) was targeted for closure due to low enrollment and cost reduction targets at the University. At the same time other Mining Engineering programs across North America were in decline and unstable. The mining industry members of ACR recognized both the future potential of the mining sector and the criticality of a strong mining program.
Resource Industry of the Future: Pathways Framework
At the Mid Year Meeting in Calgary, a panel consisting of contributors to the paper discussed the opportunities presented in the report, the next steps for Canada and Alberta and how the ACR, through its members’ expertise, can assist.