KINGSTON MINING

Local innovation, global impact.

Kingston is a growing leader in mining and critical minerals, focusing on sustainability and innovation. It is home to Canada’s only wollastonite mine, Canadian Wollastonite, which recently expanded its reserves by over 20 million metric tonnes. Kingston specializes in critical minerals processing and recycling, with key companies like Li-Cycle, Cyclic Materials Inc., Ucore Rare Metals Inc., and Umicore SA.

Kingston’s mining sector benefits from a strong research infrastructure. The city has Canada’s highest per capita percentage of chemical processing experts, supported by Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, and Royal Military College. Queen’s Mining, Canada’s largest mining department, has trained global industry leaders for 125+ years. Over 25% of Canada’s mining engineers are Queen’s alumni, shaping the sector’s future through research and education.

Queen’s Mining Research Laboratories conduct cutting-edge research in rock mechanics, blasting, mine planning, and critical minerals extraction. They develop safe, cost-effective, and energy-efficient technologies, incorporating microwaving and machine learning into mineral processing. Ingenuity Labs advances mining automation and data analytics through interdisciplinary research in robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-machine interaction, positioning Kingston at the forefront of modern, sustainable mining practices.

The Kingston-Greater Sudbury Critical Minerals Alliance fosters collaboration between mines, clean-tech firms, and mineral processing companies. It strengthens Ontario’s mining supply chain by connecting key players in resource extraction, processing, and recycling. Supporting Canada’s Net Zero 2050 goals, it enhances Kingston and Sudbury’s roles in the critical mineral economy, advancing innovations for electric vehicle production and sustainable mining solutions.

Kingston’s strategic location along Highway 401 and the CN Rail Line, near Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, makes it a prime mining logistics hub. This positioning ensures efficient mineral distribution to key markets. The sector drives economic growth while prioritizing sustainability. Canadian Wollastonite leads environmental efforts, planting 15,000+ trees and creating 30 acres of wetlands, reinforcing Kingston’s commitment to clean technology and responsible resource extraction.

COMPANIES THAT CALL KINGSTON HOME

R&D HIGHLIGHTS

Kingston Process Metallurgy Inc. (KPM) provides process development and optimization, through contract research and development services to chemical, mining, and metallurgical industries.

Queen’s Mining Research Laboratories conduct cutting-edge research in rock mechanics, blasting, mine planning, and critical minerals extraction.

Contact Abdul Razak Jendi

Investment Manager,
Sustainable Manufacturing
613-544-2725 x 7242
Cell: 613-532-4858
jendi@investkingston.ca