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MDRU operates because of the direct support from the mining and exploration industry though annual membership fees. Corporate memberships allow us to offer research, training and education to contribute to a smarter and more successful industry. Members are also rewarded with access to world-class expertise, knowledge, training, resources, and the ability to participate in, or create new research projects.

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MDRU Corporate Members receive priority notice and discounts for MDRU short courses and field trips. You can also get bespoke in-house training for your team from our experts in many topics. Members also get access to our tools to help your team get data, solve problems and explore smarter. Members also receive exclusive invitations to industry talks and social events.

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Discovery though research

MDRU is one of the most successful integrated mineral deposit and exploration research groups in the world. Founded in 1989, it is a collaborative joint-venture between the minerals industry and The University of British Columbia, focused on solving mineral exploration-related problems and training highly-qualified persons. MDRU has more than 200 alumni and associates working throughout the industry, government and academia across the globe. We have a proven track-record of accomplishment of delivering successful industry-applicable research results and training.

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MDRU SC112: Learn The Ins & Outs of Portable X-ray Fluorescence in Mineral Exploration and Mining

This online course will provide an introduction to the practicalities …

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posted on February 4, 2021

MDRU SC111: Alteration Footprints and New Exploration Approaches for Carlin-type Gold Deposits (AME Roundup 2021 *)

The short course will focus on regional to local-scale controls …

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posted on December 9, 2020

Cheers To Thirty Years!

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posted on May 26, 2020

MDRU Virtual SC110: Enhancing Your Exploration Program with Zircon – Learn How It Works

This virtual short course * will be instructed through technical …

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posted on April 24, 2020

UBC Launches of the International Caving Research Network (ICaRN)

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The University of British Columbia 

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