ABB joins Canadian MICA Network to advance technological progress in mining

Its primary objectives are to modernise mining and improve its productivity and environmental performance, strengthen the Canadian mineral supply chain, and increase the domestic and export sales of Canadian innovators.

Managed by the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (CEMI), MICA has successfully furthered more than 250 projects, leveraging almost US$115 million in federal and provincial funding, matched by industry.

Through its membership, ABB and its customers can now collaborate on pilot projects and submit funding proposals for high-impact, innovative, and clean technologies that may advance industry practices in one of the following ways:

• Increase mine production capacity, at lower cost.
• Reduce mining energy consumption and GHG emissions.
• Implement smart, autonomous mining systems.

“ABB’s global leadership in automation and electrification, combined with their strong commitment to sustainability, aligns seamlessly with MICA’s mission,” said Chamirai Nyabeze, Director of the MICA Network. “Together, we can help accelerate the commercialisation of advanced technologies that will shape the future of mining – making it smarter, cleaner, and more efficient.”

“At ABB, we strive to pave the way for mining companies to operate, safer, leaner, and cleaner,” said Sachin Jari, General Manager, Mining North America at ABB Process Industries. “We believe our membership with the MICA Network can help break down barriers for our customers locally to explore, evaluate, innovate, and ultimately achieve a better way forward for the industry.”

Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/08052025/abb-joins-canadian-mica-network-to-advance-technological-progress-in-mining/