Research summary
Mining and mineral production provides many benefits to Canadians and is critical to our national economy. But it also has numerous negative social and environmental impacts, such as significant impacts on water resources. As Canada Research Chair in Mine Water Management and Stewardship, Dr. Nadja Kunz is developing new tools and decision frameworks to improve how water and tailings are managed in the mining sector.
She and her research team are integrating minerals processing and hydrological and economic models to water and tailings management to provide tailored solutions. They are also enhancing the climate resilience of regions and communities where mining activities take place and developing automated large language models to support regulatory oversight of the sector. Together, they aim to enhance sustainability in the Canadian mining sector, both at home and abroad.