Mignon le Roux

Ms. Mignon le Roux

2 articles
Canada Geological Sciences University of Saskatchewan

Biography

Mignon le Roux is a Geoscientist- and Environmental Professional -in-training with honours degrees in Geological Sciences and Environmental Earth Sciences, and a minor in Water Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan (2018). She is currently pursuing a M.Sc. in Geological Sciences from the University of Saskatchewan as a member of the NSERC TERRE-NET (https://terre-net.ca/) program (Project 3d) under the supervision of Dr. Joyce McBeth. Her current research is focused on the geomicrobiological characterization of mine waste, and the influence of microbial communities on trace element mobility and sequestration in mine-waste and reclamation systems. She has a passion for geochemistry and geomicrobiology, and their application to optimize water quality and waste management in the mining sector.