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 »

Carbon Sequestration Project Update Webinar

Geoscience BC is hosting a free webinar featuring BRIMM’s Prof. Greg Dipple and his research group on their Carbon Mineralization Potential for BC project. Prof. Dipple will be providing initial results of the project focused on assessing potential for ultramafic rocks in BC to capture & store atmospheric CO2. Free webinar to present initial results... Read more »

Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction, and Remediation

We are excited to officially launch our “Mining Microbiome” theme with the following webinar: Biotechnology for Exploration, Extraction and Remediation. This webinar will feature five UBC and BRIMM researchers focusing on microorganisms and biotechnology and their impact on the mining industry. Presentations are scheduled for 60-minutes with a 30-minute question period to follow. Registration closes... Read more »

Children’s Rights and the Mining Sector

Our cross-campus seminar series Mining and Minerals Extraction in a New Global Landscape. continues with the upcoming Children’s Rights and the Mining Sector event. Follow the link below for more information and to RSVP. Location: The xʷθəθiqətəm or Place of Many Trees (formerly the Liu Multipurpose Room), 6476 NW Marine Drive, Vancouver, V6T 1Z2 Children’s... Read more »