We are always open to new collaborations with industry sponsors to study kimberlites or kimberlite-derived mantle xenoliths or diamonds. Depending on the topic of the project, it may require only in-kind contributions from the company. Kimberlite-specific studies of volcanic facies will constrain a geological model of the pipe. The latter is central to accurate resource estimates and mine planning. Petrographic and thermobarometric studies of mantle xenoliths will assess diamond potential by mapping the “diamond window” below the kimberlite. Diamond research will constrain the parent rock for the diamonds and customize exploration methods that use indicator minerals for a specific area.

The Diamond Exploration Lab works together with the Volcanology and Petrology Lab and MDRU on kimberlite projects.

The Diamond Exploration Lab is collaborating with Dianor Resources to study the origin of diamons from Archean conglomerates of Wawa (S. Superior craton).

The Volcanology and Petrology Laboratory is sponsored by Peregrine Diamonds Ltd. to study the geology and volcanology of one of the pipes within the newly discovered Chidliak Kimberlite Province. The Centre for Experimental Study of the Lithosphere is funded by Rio Tinto - Diavik Diamonds Inc. to investigate the relationships between volcanic facies, alteration and geophysical response.

De Beers Canada had two collaborative research projects with us, on the volcanology of the Victor North kimberlite (2004-2010) and on the petrology of the Snap Lake kimberlite (2002-2004).

In the past, we also worked with Tahera Corp., Ashton and DIavik on Jericho, Renard and A154 kimberlites.