Natural Resources Canada · Awarded contract
Awarded

Scientific Study on Sensor-Based Characterization of Rare Earth Element Rocks from Ashram Deposit

Awarded 31 Aug 2020

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Awarded31 Aug 2020
Value$14,125.00
ProvinceCanada
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 5y 9mo ago5mo term
Awarded 31 Aug 2020Expired 31 Jan 2021

Natural Resources Canada awarded a contract to Minesense Technologies Ltd.

for scientific consulting services to study and report on sensor-based characterization of rare earth element (REE) bearing rocks from the Ashram Deposit.

The contract value is CAD 14,125.

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