More than just the legal perspectiveNew course puts mining law in the context of business, climate change and Indigenous concerns

New course puts mining law in the context of business, climate change and Indigenous concerns

By Carolyn Gruske

July 08, 2021

The Mount Polley tailings dam breach will be one on the subjects presented in the mining law and sustainability course at UBC's Peter A. Allard School of Law. Courtesy of Imperial Metals

It is not often that mining professionals consider going to law school, but the University of British Columbia’s Peter A. Allard School of Law is hoping its latest course offering will draw in mining recruits.

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