In the Media
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The Trailbreaker (CBC Radio)Professor pitches potential use for Giant Mine's arsenic trioxide
Dr. Tamara Etmannski describe a solution for the arsenic trioxide that’s stored at Giant Mine, that could be sold all over the world as a critical mineral.
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CTV NewsUBC’s AI air hockey robot takes on world champions and wins
Students and researchers in UBC's Engineering Physics Department have created an AI-powered air hockey robot, dubbed Puck Pilot.
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KNAU Arizona Public RadioWhy are there so many mining companies in the Southwest with Canadian ties?
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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.