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  "api": "assay-systems/v1",
  "key_tier": "none",
  "retrieved": "2026-10-16T01:11:31Z",
  "source": "Assay Systems register, https://assay-systems.com/register/",
  "access_notice": "On 15 November 2026, automated access to assay-systems.com closes. After that date, access is available only under a paid annual subscription contract. Contact: contact@assay-systems.com",
  "data": {
    "id": "ASY-CA-09VVXAA170",
    "type": "grant",
    "country": "ca",
    "name": "Abitibi Géophysique inc.: federal grants and contributions",
    "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/abitibi-g-ophysique-inc/",
    "summary": "16 federal grant and contribution agreements worth $3.2M with Abitibi Géophysique inc., 2006–2024.",
    "figures": [
      {
        "label": "agreements",
        "value": 16,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "value",
        "value": 3200000,
        "unit": "money",
        "currency": "CAD",
        "approximate": true,
        "display": "$3.2M"
      },
      {
        "label": "departments",
        "value": 3,
        "unit": "count"
      },
      {
        "label": "programs",
        "value": 9,
        "unit": "count"
      }
    ],
    "text": [
      "Development and integration of several technologies to improve the efficiency of the Induced Polarization (IP) technique in mineral exploration.",
      "Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Repayable Contribution",
      "Marketing Strategy: The project aims to increase the sales of a company that develops, manufactures and markets equipment and solutions for conducting and interpreting geophysical surveys.",
      "Development of innovative technologies (hardware and software) to double the detection range of conductive mineralized clusters (copper, nickel, zinc, iron, and so on) by electromagnetic remote sensing (EMRS) for geophysical prospecting in core drilling.",
      "Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year; New disclosure of an already published grant or contribution;Repayable Contribution",
      "Monies allocated over more than one fiscal year;Repayable Contribution",
      "Polarization caused during drilling",
      "Comparative study of three different approaches to identifying the nature of polarizable sources (minerals) located during induced polarization (IP) surveys conducted for mineral exploration purposes.",
      "The firm plans to hire a key person, who will be able to provide more support and guidance to employees in the field in the performance of their duties. This person will act in both an operational and scientific capacity.",
      "Hiring of an HR resource to improve the recruitment process in order to enhance productivity (sufficient and well-trained personnel). This new resource will also follow up on various files such as policies, standards and regulations. She will also be responsible for enforcing occupational health and safety standards in order to minimize accidents.",
      "Hiring of a new geophysicist for the deployment of new field services: Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), geotechnics and drone.",
      "Belated reporting of a grant or contribution;Non-repayable contribution",
      "The project will fund the development of the firm's intellectual property capacity.",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.",
      "Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.",
      "The firm plans to hire a person who will be able to accompany and support the field operations, in order to observe the progress of the induced polarization surveys using the tools developed and suggest improvements aimed at: increase the productivity of the field teams; minimize errors, leaks and other technical problems that may impact the quality of the surveys; and avoid accidents."
    ],
    "records": [
      {
        "name": "grants and contributions register",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/riding/24001-abitibi-baie-james-nunavik-eeyou/"
      },
      {
        "name": "National Research Council Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/national-research-council-canada/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/canada-economic-development-for-quebec-regions/"
      },
      {
        "name": "Employment and Social Development Canada",
        "url": "https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/department/employment-and-social-development-canada/"
      }
    ],
    "assay_record": "ASY-CA-09VVXAA170",
    "cite_as": "Assay Systems, \"Abitibi Géophysique inc.: federal grants and contributions\", https://assay-systems.com/register/ca/grants/r/abitibi-g-ophysique-inc/"
  }
}