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 »
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 »
Sally Innis is a PhD Candidate at the University of British Columbia in the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering. Her research focuses on quantifying present and future tailings risk, such as potential mine waste facility failures, and developing investor risk communication tools
BRIMM Director, Greg Dipple was featured on the Nori Reversing Climate Change podcast. BONUS: The latest on managed mine tailings & enhanced weathering—w/ Dr. Greg Dipple of UBC Be sure to listen to it here.
In August 2018, CIM Magazine featured BRIMM director Greg Dipple in a article discussing his CO2 Sequestration research. http://magazine.cim.org/en/environment/tailings-to-the-rescue-en/
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 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 »