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 to meet these challenges... Read more »
The goal is not just to predict, but to solve the problem. – Wenying Liu It’s hard to wrap one’s head around the sheer volume of ore and waste rock produced by mineral mining – 37.6 billion metric tons, or roughly 6,200 Great Pyramids, globally, every year. The great environmental challenge of the industry is... 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 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 »
AME Roundup is going virtual this year and BRIMM is excited to be participating in this event. During the week, you can find us at our virtual booth and Director John Steen will be kicking off the Student Industry Networking Event on Tuesday, January 19th (learn more here). Join the conversation online using #RemoteRoundup and... Read more »
Welcome to BRIMM101, the first course in our new Executive Microcertificate in Economic Leadership for Mining program from the BRIMM institute at UBC. The program will look at mining finance along the mining value chain with the overarching themes of breaking down silos between different industry groups, value-based decision making and the economics of sustainability.... Read more »