BRIMM 112: Transition to Positive Legacies (Summer 2025)

May 26, 2025 - Jul 19, 2025

Welcome to BRIMM 112: Transition to Positive Legacy

The old view of mine closure is that there should be a return to the natural state before mining commenced. While this may be possible in some cases, the new view is that the goal should be positive legacies. These legacies may involve using assets and land differently for the benefit of stakeholders. Examples include energy and water infrastructure and using land for forestry, recreation and biodiversity. A feature of this course is to explore the different ways that mines and mine assets can be repurposed. While there are a growing number of success cases, these positive legacies usually happen because of careful planning and stakeholder engagement processes. Consequently, the course will also examine best practices for transitioning to a positive legacy.

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Course Format

Classes will be conducted online and will include analyzing best practices, guest speakers, and applied case assessment.

Live Sessions

Participation in at least one synchronous online class is mandatory to successfully complete the program. Live Session will take place Monday, May 26th.

Course Materials

Readings, videos, exercises and other activities for each week will be posted in the modules section on the UBC Canvas site.

⏳Eight weeks/40 hours total | 📖 Live sessions (90 minutes), online materials, activities, and assessments | 🧑‍🏫 Jocelyn Fraser, Andre Xavier, John Steen, Gregory Paradis, Ali Madiseh, and Parham Samea

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the participants will be able to:

Demonstrate awareness and understanding of emerging technologies that will play a role in the design of legacy assets, such as carbon capture, energy storage, and energy generation.
Define and describe processes and best practices utilized throughout the life of the mine that contribute to successful/positive mining legacies.
Analyze case-specific scenarios from multiple perspectives and recommend different legacy options for mine assets

Modules

Week 1: Introduction to Mine Transition (LIVE CLASS)
Week 2: Energy Generation
Week 3: Opportunities for Legacy Mine Carbon Storage
Week 4: Biodiversity/ Forestry
Week 5: Infrastructure
Weeks 6-8: Final assignment/networking/catch-up

Open Badge/ Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion, students will receive a verifiable badge via Canvas Credentials, as well as a printable certificate of completion.

Support

Visit UBC Canvas Catalog Learner Guide
For any questions, feedback, or concerns, please contact Brandon Nichols at brandon.nichols@ubc.ca.
For any access or technology-related questions, please contact the UBC BRIMM support team at support@mininged.ubc.ca.

⚠️ UBC BRIMM may cancel or reschedule a course at any time and for any reason as it sees fit. The Start Date and the other details of programs and courses are provided as a general guide only and may change from time to time.

⏳ All offerings in this program include 40 hours of live sessions, online resources, readings, activities, and assessments. However, to pass, you may need to commit further time.

📌 Learning is done 100% remotely.

🪙 Price subject to change. Please check the price at the time of purchase.

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