Selectivity begins with precision.
Novofrac is developing rock excavation technology with an initial focus on more selective access to narrow-vein and structurally complex deposits.
Explore the challengeChallenge
The challenge of selective extraction.
In narrow-vein mining, ore and waste rock can lie close together. Keeping them separate during extraction can be difficult.
When waste rock is mined with ore, the result is dilution: more material to handle and process at a lower average grade. This can significantly impact mining economics.
Role
Working toward more selective access.
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Our Aim
Novofrac is developing a targeted rock excavation technology intended to follow ore boundaries more closely, with the goal of reducing dilution and ore loss in narrow-vein and structurally complex deposits.

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Our Position
Novofrac aims to offer a standalone option for selected, dilution-sensitive excavations, and to work alongside conventional drill-and-blast elsewhere in the mine.

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Our Outlook
Novofrac aims to enable electrified, automated mining beyond narrow-vein deposits. Our solution could support remote or automated operation while reducing downstream comminution needs. We look forward to exploring these exciting opportunities through continued R&D.

Evidence
Insights from laboratory research.
Our lab-scale system breaks rock under various controlled conditions tracked with careful instrumentation. It’s one step in a fast-moving process: from specimen-scale trials now, toward an integrated prototype next, and field trials after that. We’re building toward that next chapter already, and we can’t wait to show what it looks like.


Development
Advancing a new approach.
Our R&D efforts have shown the potential of Novofrac's rock excavation approach. Building on this work, the team is working toward an integrated system, with a focus on field implementation.

Meet the team.
The people behind Novofrac.
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Amin Shadi
Chief Executive Officer
Amin Shadi
Chief Executive Officer
Amin leads corporate strategy, operations and organizational development at Novofrac, with a focus on company growth, strategic partnerships and commercialization. He holds a PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of British Columbia. His experience spans engineering design, project management, techno-economic analysis and the development of mining and clean technologies from laboratory to pilot scale.
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Ali Kuyuk
VP, Business Development
Ali Kuyuk
VP, Business Development
Ali leads business development, market strategy, fundraising and investor relations at Novofrac, including customer validation. He has more than 12 years of experience in mine operations, applied research and technology commercialization, including roles at Eldorado Gold and Weir Motion Metrics. He holds an M.Eng. and PhD from the University of British Columbia. His work connects Novofrac’s technology development with customer needs and commercial opportunities.
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Ali Madiseh
VP, Technology
Ali Madiseh
VP, Technology
Ali leads engineering strategy, technology development and system integration at Novofrac. He is an Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Advanced Mine Energy Systems. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from McGill University and is a registered Professional Engineer. His expertise covers industrial energy systems, engineering design and technology scale-up.
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Parham Samea
VP, Science and Operations
Parham Samea
VP, Science and Operations
Parham oversees research and development, technical operations and intellectual property strategy at Novofrac. He is a Research Associate at the University of British Columbia’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. He holds a PhD in Energy and Environmental Geomechanics from McGill University, with experience in applied research, industry collaboration and fieldwork that informs his work on technology development and commercialization.
Contact the team.
If you'd like to learn more about Novofrac or explore a possible collaboration, we'd welcome a conversation.
Company email: info@novofrac.com
