Environment

Biomining’s potential unlocked

Kristen Frisa

Through the launch of the biomining innovation partnership with Genome BC and integration into the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials, University of British Columbia researchers are working to scale microbial technologies for real-world implementation  

Soil surveillance

Mehanaz Yakub

DNA sequencing of soil samples is emerging as a new surveying technique that may help exploration companies better locate mineral deposits and refine drill targets

The next chapter in tailings management

Jax Jacobsen

The global mining industry has made strides in advancing tailings safety and governance, but challenges remain around compliance clarity, shortages of qualified engineers and community engagement

A path forward for mine water management

Ailbhe Goodbody

Two major developments in June indicate Alberta’s oil sands industry, the provincial government and others are collaboratively advancing solutions to the persistent problem of oil sands mine water

Sustainable cement in the North

Tijana Mitrovic

Researchers have found that producing cement in the Northwest Territories with local materials can reduce costs and lower carbon emissions