PDAC 2020

Mining Microbiome, Exploration,

PDAC is coming up in less than a month and we’re looking forward to sharing our research with you.

You can find us with MDRU at booth #436 in the South Trade Show.

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Turning Waste into a Remedy: Biochar’s emerging Role in Mine Remediation 

By Amzy Vallenas & Susan Baldwin July 2025  Mining has been central to the development of modern society and remains critical to the transition to a low carbon future. Essential materials such as copper, lithium, and rare earths are building blocks of renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and energy storage technologies. However, mining leaves behind a... Read more »

Mining with Microbes: Tiny Machines and the Future of Extraction

Written by Chris Cannon The demand for rare earth metals has never been higher, and with the need for sustainable mining practices defining the future of ore extraction, there is a pressing need for innovative solutions to combat the high cost and environmental toll of tapping an ever-shrinking supply. One of the most effective innovations... Read more »

Events

BRIMM Webinar Series: Is There a Path to Decarbonization in Mining?

BRIMM is excited to partner with the MICA network to deliver a webinar exploring the question:  Is There a Path to Decarbonization in Mining? This event shares diverse perspectives on decarbonization in mining as options for paths forward, as well as myths that may be holding us back. It also highlights the growing potential for... Read more »

BRIMM at CIM 2023 Montreal Conference

BRIMM is excited to be attending the CIM 2023 Conference, from April 30th to May 3rd. Our team of researchers, partners and staff look forward to connecting with you there. For more information about the event, click here. During the conference, BRIMM researchers will be contributing as session chairs, presenters and panelists in the technical sessions... Read more »

Hydromet Fall Short Course Series

The Hydromet group has a full line up of short courses coming up this fall. Check out the descriptions below and sign up here: http://hydromet.group/short-courses/

Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction, and Remediation – Video link

If you missed our webinar on July 29th, you can find the link to the video here: Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction, and Remediation. Presentations: Metagenomics Tools, Dr. Steven Hallam, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, University of British Columbia Microorganisms as Sensors for Concealed Mineral Deposits, Dr. Rachel Simister, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of... Read more »