The industry participates at two levels: a contribution of money invested directly and in-kind contributions. More often than not, we overlook the latter kind of contribution. When we give presentations on innovation in the industry, we must remember that we need electricity and access to equipment. We also have to disrupt operations during test periods. If we're talking about $50 million for the two levels combined, this in-kind contribution from the industry represents close to $40 million.
As Mr. Weatherell mentioned, efforts are currently being made to draft a roadmap, align all companies to a common goal, rather than let them disperse among the various research levels in Canada and to ensure everyone has the same goals. We expect to have results shortly, and then we will be able to have a contribution. Our premise is that the industry will participate more and more in terms of the contribution, but we must first be sure to get results. That is what we plan to do with the financial assistance of $50 million and the industry's contribution.
In addition, one of the differences is that the industry is involved in the management board and the various technical committees. The industry provides a very strong presence to ensure that the project is really geared to the needs that may have an impact and bring the Canadian mining industry to another level. We have declined in recent years, but we need to get back to it and once again become a leader in the mining industry. We were before and we need to be again.