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MICA-2: National Deployment for Mining Technology
Tailings Dewatering
Removal of water from mill tailings to produce denser slurry, paste, or low‑moisture cake. Objective is to recover water for reuse, improve storage stability, shrink footprint, and reduce closure liabilities.
Status
Active
Launch Date
June 17, 2026
Submissions Close
July 31, 2026
Monte Carlo Simulation Planning
MICA Network is sourcing risk-based simulation solutions to identify processing bottlenecks and improve plant efficiency planning.
Status
Active
Open Date
June 9, 2026
Submission Close
July 3, 2026
The Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network was created on July 9, 2021 through an investment of $40 million from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund. MICA is a $112.4 million pan-Canadian initiative bringing together stakeholders from a wide range of fields to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative technologies to make the mining sector more productive and sustainable.
MICA on the Hill
Advocacy and policy dialogue bringing mining innovation leaders to Parliament to showcase Canadian mining technology solutions and shape national innovation policy.
Key highlights:
- Government and ecosystem leaders aligned around commercialization discipline
- Critical minerals tied to economic resilience and industrial capacity
- Public-private partnerships identified as key accelerants
Mining Innovation on the Hill 2026
June 9, 2026 • Parliament of Canada
MICA-1Proven Results
& Impact
Coast-to-Coast
Deployment <4 yrs
MICA Performance
Comprehensive results showcasing the tangible impact delivered across the MICA network in less than 4 years.
Proven outcomes:
81%
Reduce operating costs
67%
Environmental impact
1:8
Leverage ratio
122+
IP secured
Funded Projects
Breakthrough technologies funded across the network—from sustainable mining solutions to advanced automation systems transforming how we extract, process, and steward critical minerals.
Featured innovations:
- AI-driven systems turning operational data into maintenance and productivity gains
- Waste-to-value solutions recovering critical minerals and creating new revenue streams
- Geoscience technologies reducing analysis cycles from months to minutes
70 Funded Innovations
Supporting $22M+ in UR revenue