Accelerated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage in Mine Tailings

Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to limit the impacts of climate change requires implementation of practical GHG-cutting technologies by industry. This research project will investigate carbon management and sequestration strategies for reducing GHG emissions in the mining industry with a focus on diamond mines including the Gahcho Kué mine in the Northwest Territories and Venetia mine in South Africa. The outcomes of this work will be employed by De Beers to implement carbon sequestration processes and improved mine waste management practices, which will improve environmental performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance their social license to operate. This research will make significant contributions in environmental sustainability and aid Canada’s transition to a low-carbon economy while training three postdoctoral fellows in carbon mineralization and tailings management.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ian Power;Siobhan (Sasha) Wilson;Gregory Dipple;Gregory Dipple;Siobhan (Sasha) Wilson;Ian Power

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Partner:

De Beers Canada Inc

Discipline:

Earth science

Sector:

Mining

University:

The University of British Columbia; Trent University; University of Alberta

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