In the Media
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CBCOttawa announces investment of up to $400M in Teck critical minerals smelter in Trail, B.C.
UBC Mining Professor John Steen chimes in on the $400 million federal-backed financing that could double production of key strategic metals used in defence, semiconductors and clean energy technologies.
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Canadian Mining JournalWheaton donation backs new mining education centre at Britannia Mine Museum
Wheaton’s contribution will support a new collaboration between the Britannia Mine Museum and the UBC Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering, providing mining students with on-site classroom space for field-based learning.
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The ConversationNew study finds clear-cut logging can dramatically increase flood risk
UBC led research finds that in mountainous environments, human activity that changes landscapes can hasten snowmelt, leading to larger floods.
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The NarwhalGold mining near Tofino? Inside Imperial Metals' controversial exploration permit
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Scott Dunbar prompts concerns about acid mine drainage and salmon habitats at the Tranquil Creek watershed, where Imperial Metals has aquired a five-year exploration permit to drill for gold.
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Ha-Shilth-SaNew technology at Hupacasath’s water treatment plant garners award for NTC Capital Program
Hupacasath has always had issues with clean drinking water at the Klehkoot reserve and have looked at many options over the years. The nation has worked with UBC and NTC to pilot a successful clean drinking water project.
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Vancity LookoutAI data centres are coming to Vancouver. Here's what experts want you to know
UBC Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Mohammad Shahrad sheds light on the nuances of the construction of two large AI data centres in Vancouver on the horizon.
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Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining EngineeringProfessor Bern Klein Receives MetSoc Research Excellence Award
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Bern Klein has been named the 2026 recipient of the MetSoc Research Excellence Award, one of the most prestigious honours in the field of metallurgy and materials science in Canada.
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techcouverOne World Lithium Taps UBC Team to Advance Local Cleantech Innovation
One World Lithium is collaborating with UBC Mechanical Engineering's Alex Tavasoli to accelerate research and development of the firm’s single-step Direct Lithium Carbonation Extraction Technology.
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Pique News MagazineThird rockslide this year comes down from Whistler Peak
UBC Mining Engineering Professor Davide Elmo explains the workings behind the unusual activity at Whistler Peak resulting in a series of small rockslides.
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Yukon NewsYukon founder joins national Indigenous AI program as Fireweed gains traction
Cole Robulack, founder and CEO of Fireweed AI, and electrical engineering student at UBC Okanagan, has been selected for Mila’s Indigenous Pathfinders program.