Board of directors

Magdi Habib
External Observer to the Board
Director General, CANMET MINING
As Director General with CANMET Mining and Mineral Sciences Laboratories (Natural Resources Canada), Magdi Habib conducts leading edge science and technology research, builds and maintains a national knowledge infrastructure on Canada’s land and resources, ensures federal policies and regulations enhance the economy and promote Canada’s international interests. His research interests include mineral processing, applied mineralogy, analytical chemistry, biotechnology, acid mine drainage, effluent treatment, recycling of mineral wastes, tailings and waste disposal, mine site decommissioning, geomatic information systems, aquatic toxicology, process engineering, ground control, mine ventilation, mine automation and narrow vein mining.