Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction, and Remediation - Video link - Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining

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 British Columbia

Green Biochemistry for Mineral Processing Reagents, Robert (Rob) Greene, PhD Student, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, University of British Columbia

Extraction of Low-grade Copper and Remediation of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) through Sustainable Bioprocesses, Dr. Vikram Yadav, Chemical & Biological Engineering School of Biomedical Engineering, University of British Columbia

Microbial communities contribute to mine remediation, Dr. Susan Baldwin, Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of British Columbia

News

A Micro Universe on Earth: Harnessing the Smallest Life Forms for Reducing Environmental Impact in Mining

August 8, 2023

While Elon Musk plans to explore the cosmos, researchers at UBC are discovering a new universe right under their eyes here on earth, the microcosmos. According to Dr. Aria Hahn, there are about 1022 stars in the known universe, while here are the earth there are 1030 microbes. This is an eight-fold order of magnitude... Read more »

Innovation in Mining: Interview with Dr. John Steen, Director of the Bradshaw Research Institute in Minerals and Mining

January 2, 2023

Electric vehicles and renewable energy offer the promise of a cleaner future, but this is not possible without mining. So, how does the mining industry provide the metals needed without adding to the problem? The world needs innovation in mining. Dr. John Steen is the Director of the Bradshaw Research Institute for Minerals and Mining... Read more »

Events

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

May 19, 2023

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

April 21, 2023

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 »

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