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Microbial Community Profiling – Tools and Applications in the Mining Sector

Understanding the application of microbial community profiling provides mining operations the opportunity to differentiate themselves as leaders in technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Bioreactors, heap-leaching, acid-rock drainage, water treatment: Next generation tools to inform on process optimization and de-risk decision making in the mining sector

Microbes influence a wide range of processes, some acting as catalysts to accelerate reactions or enable them to occur in a wider range of conditions, while others can be detrimental causing fouling or corrosion.

Microbes are key to many remediation processes, including passive water treatment, soil bioremediation, and re-establishment of vegetation.

Understand how microbes are impacting day-to-day and long-term mining activities, and how modern day tools can assist with process optimization, closure planning, water treatment technology selection and monitoring, and remediation and reclamation.

Join microbiology experts Monique Haakensen, PhD, RPBio, PBiol, EP, President and Principal Scientist and Vanessa Friesen, PhD, EPt, Principal Scientist of Contango Strategies Ltd. as they cover:

  • How to identify mining processes influenced by microbes
  • Advances in microbial technology and applications to mining
  • The available tools to derisk decision-making in mining processes influenced by biogeochemistry/microbes

This webinar is designed for:

  • Professionals, individuals, consultants, or academics wanting information on tools that can be used to understand microbial-influenced processes in the environment to make informed decisions

Microbes impact many aspects of mining operations, from processing, to water treatment, through closure planning. Knowledge of modern day methods, tools, and applications in microbial profiling allows organizations to derisk decision-making and more effectively allocate funds to appropriate actions, including system designs and process optimization.

Advances in microbial technologies in the past 5 years have revolutionized understanding and accessibility of testing. One of the fastest growing applications of microbial community profiling in the mining sector is through increased demand for passive water treatment in closure being placed on mining operations (which relies on natural and accelerated microbial processes).

Understanding and the application of microbial community profiling provides mining operations the opportunity to differentiate themselves as leaders in technology, innovation, and sustainability.

Why is this webinar topic important for environmental professionals?

With advances in microbial technologies in recent years, there is increased demand for passive water treatment for mining operations.

Environmental professionals working in mining operations can help their organization differentiate themselves as leaders in technology, innovation and sustainability by understanding the application of microbial community profiling.

How do I access the webinar?

To access this webinar, you’ll need to purchase the webinar and complete the payment process. Upon confirmation of payment, you’ll be emailed with a link to the webinar recording.

When was this webinar recorded?

This webinar was recorded in October 2016.

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Regular Price:
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Course Length:
90 Mins
Career Stage:
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