Leadership in Sustainable Mine Closure Program

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Welcome to BRIMM Mining Education
at the University of British Columbia

World-class continuing education for mining professionals

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Mine closure is incredibly complex, with far-reaching repercussions for diverse stakeholders and rightsholders. Growing societal expectations around mining’s role mean the issue is constantly evolving, creating a need for deep understanding and specialist skills in closure.

To meet this need, Rio Tinto, Curtin University, University of British Columbia (UBC)/ BRIMM, and Ernst & Young (EY) have partnered to establish the Leadership in Sustainable Mine Closure program, aimed at showcasing best practice and pathways for effective, ethical, sustainable and socially responsible mine closure.

Bringing together global perspectives, the Program has been created in collaboration with academia, industry, First Nations and Indigenous communities. Its interconnected modules give learners the capabilities and insights that help shape decisions throughout the mining and minerals processing lifecycle and deliver better closure outcomes.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

The Program helps learners:

Understand the size, scale, and ramifications of closure challenges
Apply an integrated, multidisciplinary approach to closure throughout the life of the mine
Identify, prioritise and manage closure risks throughout the design, planning, operating and closure of assets.
Discern the rightful claims and interests of pivotal stakeholders and rightsholders in the closure process, including First Nations and Indigenous custodians, regulators, financial markets, investors, and employees.
Understand the critical role of early and ongoing community engagement to deliver a sustainable and positive legacy post-closure.
Earn university-recognised certificates and academic credit

This Program is suitable for people from a range of disciplines, including current and aspiring mining and metals professionals. It’s run online over eight weeks and includes a mix of pre-recorded video content, online modules, and synchronous virtual classes.

Our partners: University of British Columbia, BRIMM, Curtin University, Rio Tinto, and EY

⏳Duration per offering: 8 weeks |⌚Time commitment per offering: 40+ hours | 📽️ Format: Blended

Scheduled Offerings

The inaugural course, New Perspectives on Mine Closure, was launched on September 18th, 2023.

This initial offering spans an eight-week duration, encompassing 40+ hours of immersive online learning. It incorporates two live hosted sessions alongside embedded instructional videos, readings, and assignments. There will be three cohorts offered in 2024.

🔎 See all scheduled offerings of BRIMM111: New Perspectives on Mine Closure

📝 REGISTER NOW (June 10th - July 19th, 2024)

Upcoming Offerings

Curtin University is developing a credential covering the environmental and technical aspects of closure (Q1 2024).
UBC/BRIMM is developing a credential covering post-mining land use, infrastructure, and transition (Q2 2024)
Curtin University and UBC/BRIMM are jointly developing a credential covering First Nations and Indigenous Peoples in the context of closure (dates TBC).

Frequently Asked Questions:

⚠️ 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 courses (credentials) in this program involve 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.