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BRIMM Mission Statement

BRIMM creates multidisciplinary teams of leading researchers to work with industry to find solutions to the biggest challenges facing the mining industry and trains the next generation of multidisciplinary professionals

Our Areas Of Research

BRIMM drives transformation of the mining sector by connecting the unique insights of researchers and industry to generate solutions for the benefit of the economy, society and the environment. – BRIMM vision statement

BRIMM recognizes that the industry is always looking for better, faster, cleaner, and more cost-effective methods for exploration, mineral extraction, remediation, and mining operations. We provide this by breaking through traditional research silos to combine expertise and create innovative solutions.

By working across the UBC campus, we have access to top minds in the fields of Mining Engineering, Microbiology, Geology, Business, Policy, Data Science and more. It is through these connections that we can find the perfect team of researchers for the big mining problems of today.

If you have any ideas for research projects, please reach out to us here. We look forward to working with you.

News

Focusing on Water with Dr. Nadja Kunz

Water is one of the most pressing and persistent challenges in mining—and few researchers are as attuned to that complexity as Dr. Nadja Kunz. As co-lead of BRIMM’s Water Stewardship Theme, Kunz brings a multidisciplinary approach to managing water risks, helping the industry navigate the delicate balance between operational needs, environmental concerns, and community impacts.... Read more »

events

Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials: Call for Participation in ‘Circularity of Energy Storage Materials’ Challenge

Info session: July 9th, 2025 Background The Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials is a US $150-million, 10 year research endeavour to change how we produce, use and recycle vital minerals and materials. Academic experts work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams, together with researchers from Imperial College London, the University of California, Berkeley, the Australian National University,... Read more »

BRIMM at the CIM Connect 2025 Conference

BRIMM is excited to be attending the CIM Connect 2025 Conference in Montreal, from May 4th to May 7th. Our BRIMM team and researchers look forward to connecting with you there. For more information about the event, click here. During the conference, we will be contributing as presenters and session chairs in the technical sessions from... Read more »

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