Leslie Smith is a co-recipient of the 2015 NSERC Synergy award: Reducing the business and environmental risks of mining

Dr. David Blowes, Dr. Richard Amos, Dr. David Sego, Dr. Leslie Smith, Gord Macdonald (representing the University of Waterloo, Carleton University, University of Alberta, The University of British Columbia, andDiavik Diamond Mines Inc.) have been awarded a category 2 (large companies) NSERC Synergy award recognizing long term research collaboration between universities and industry. "The Diavik Waste Rock Research Project is an unprecedented research program that is leading to better mine waste management to protect fragile northern environments for centuries to come." Congratulations Leslie! More details, including a video,can be viewed at: "http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Synergy-Synergie/Profiles-Profi...">http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/Synergy-Synergie/Profiles-Profi...