PDAC 2020

Mining Microbiome, Exploration,

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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 »

Bringing Mine Tailings to the Boardroom

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

Mining Microbiome Theme Successfully Launches with Webinar

On July 29th, 2020, the Mining Microbiome theme officially launched with their successful webinar Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction, and Remediation. The webinar featured Dr. Steven Hallam, Dr. Rachel Simister, Robert Greene, Dr. Vikram Yadav, and Dr. Sue Baldwin from the University of British Columbia. They spoke about the opportunities and expertise available utilizing microorganisms within... Read more »

Selenium Project featured in CIM Magazine

BRIMM Researcher Sue Baldwin’s project with Teck and Genome BC to try to reduce selenium in mine tailings by using microbes in water treatment was featured in CIM Magazine – Genome BC and Teck partner with UBC for $400,000 selenium research project. Read the article here.

Tailings to the Rescue – CIM Magazine

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/

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 »