COREM — COREM is a non-profit expertise and innovation center specializing in mineral pr

About

COREM is a non-profit expertise and innovation center dedicated to advancing the mining industry through research and development in mineral processing. Founded in 1999, with expertise dating back to 1957, COREM is now the largest center of its kind in Canada. Its mission is to create innovative solutions for a sustainable mining industry, working with its industrial members, clients, and research partners. COREM's business model is based on three pillars: the pre-competitive research program for its members, collaborative research and innovation for custom projects, and contractual services for specific needs. The organization has state-of-the-art facilities, including pilot plants, to conduct tests at various scales. Its expertise covers key processes such as fragmentation, flotation, agglomeration, physical separation, extractive metallurgy, and mineralogy, enabling it to support projects from exploration to operation.

Services

Programme de recherche précompétitive

Ce programme est destiné aux sociétés minières membres de COREM. Il vise à accélérer l'innovation en mutualisant les efforts de R&D sur des projets communs, ce qui permet de réduire les coûts et les risques associés.

COREM's pre-competitive research program is an exclusive service for its member mining companies, designed to drive industry-wide innovation. By working on common projects that benefit everyone, the program tackles complex challenges that few companies could solve alone. The main objective is to pool research and development efforts to significantly reduce the costs and risks inherent in disruptive innovations. This collaborative model multiplies the benefits for the entire mining sector. The program supports projects through all crucial stages, from developing the proof of concept to full validation at the pilot scale, with a view to future implementation in an industrial setting. It serves as a strategic lever to accelerate the development of sustainable and efficient solutions for the industry.

Recherche et innovation collaborative

Ce service s'adresse aux sociétés minières, équipementiers et firmes d'ingénierie pour développer des solutions sur mesure en partenariat. Il est idéal pour les enjeux complexes nécessitant des approches novatrices et une expertise pointue.

COREM's collaborative research and innovation is a service designed for mining companies in exploration, development, or operation, as well as for equipment suppliers and engineering firms. It enables working in partnership to develop custom solutions for complex challenges that require specialized expertise. COREM's approach combines scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of its partners' industrial realities. The goal is to turn challenges into real drivers of innovation. This service is particularly suited for developing disruptive technologies, such as those aimed at reducing energy consumption or optimizing existing processes. By joining forces, COREM and its partners design solutions tailored to the specific needs of each project, thereby fostering significant advancements for the industry.

Services contractuels

Ce service met l'expertise en R&D de COREM au service des enjeux spécifiques des sociétés minières, équipementiers et firmes d'ingénierie. Il inclut des analyses spécialisées, des essais en laboratoire ou à l'échelle pilote pour valider des solutions concrètes.

COREM's contractual services offer direct access to its recognized scientific and technical expertise, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure. This service is intended for mining companies, equipment suppliers, and engineering firms facing specific operational challenges. COREM supports its clients with integrity and scientific rigor in exploring technological avenues, analyzing data, and evaluating solutions to support their strategic decisions. Services can take the form of specialized analyses, laboratory tests, or pilot-scale validations at COREM's facilities. The objective is to leverage innovation and technical know-how to transform a specific issue into a concrete and field-applicable solution. This service allows companies to benefit from external expertise to solve specific problems or validate hypotheses before making a major investment.

Industries served

Industrie minière
Équipementiers
Firmes d'ingénierie

Certifications

Certification de Glencore Technology pour le test « IsaMill Signature Plot »

What sets us apart

Statut d'organisme à but non lucratif
Plus grand centre d'expertise en traitement de minerais au Canada
Modèle d'affaires unique combinant recherche précompétitive, collaborative et contractuelle
Plus de 65 ans d'historique en innovation dans le secteur minier
Accès à des installations de pointe, incluant des usines pilotes
Collaboration étroite entre l'industrie minière et des partenaires gouvernementaux

Frequently asked questions

COREM's business model is based on three types of services: the pre-competitive research program for its members, collaborative research and innovation for custom projects, and contractual services for specific R&D needs.

COREM primarily serves mining companies (in exploration, development, or operation phases), but also equipment suppliers and engineering firms in the sector.

COREM's expertise covers fragmentation, flotation, agglomeration and thermal processes, physical separation, extractive metallurgy, mineralogy, as well as analytical mineral processing and technology.

COREM's mission is to create innovative solutions in mineral processing for the benefit of a sustainable mining industry. This is achieved by developing technologies aimed, for example, at reducing energy consumption or optimizing processes for better environmental compliance.

COREM has 11 industrial members, including major mining companies like Quebec Iron Ore, Agnico Eagle, IAMGOLD, Glencore Canada, Rio Tinto – IOC, and ArcelorMittal. The full list is available on their website.