Research Labs

Research Labs Overview

As part of the University of Minnesota system research enterprise, NRRI employs over 140 scientists, engineers, technicians, staff and students in two industrial research facilities. 

Explore our research labs, expertise, capabilities, and current projects below. 

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Applied Ecology and Resource Management Labs

Forest and Land Group

Water Group

Minerals and Metallurgy Labs

Geology and Mineral Opportunities Group

At the NRRI Duluth facility:

Mineral Processing and Metallurgy Group

The Minerals Processing Lab at the NRRI Coleraine Facility includes:

  • Extractive Metallurgy
  • Mineral Processing
  • Pyrometallurgy
  • Hydrometallurgy
  • Comminution/Benefication
  • Metallic Product Development/Alternative Iron-making Technologies

Materials and Bioeconomy Labs

  • Duluth Laboratory
  • Biomass Conversion Labs
  • Coleraine Pilot and Demonstration
  • Applied Chemistry & Chemical Characterization Lab
    • Surface characterization Lab
  • Surface Modification Chemistry Lab
  • Wood Product Development Lab
  • Materials Testing Lab
  • Agglomeration Technology Lab
  • Biorefinery Lab

Data Collection and Delivery Labs

Researchers in white lab coats discuss results of chemical test.

As part of the University of Minnesota system research enterprise, NRRI employs over 140 scientists, engineers, technicians, staff and students in two industrial research facilities.