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Business had been selected to establish and operate a new Canadian International Institute for Extractive Industries and Development (CIIEID). This will be funded by a $25 million grant from the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). In 2008 alone, exports of oil and minerals from Africa, Asia and Central America were valued at $1 trillion. Canadian companies, many headquartered in Vancouver, BC, dominate the world’s mineral exploration and development. UBC and SFU

Education and research will be critical not only to technology development but also to confronting future human resources challenges in mining that are likely to become increasingly important. v Dr. Malcolm Scoble, P.Eng., is the Robert E. Hallbauer Chair in Mining and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering.

will lead an international coalition to help developing countries benefit from their natural resources in environmentally and socially responsible ways. The Beedie School of Business offers Canada’s longest-standing Executive MBA program for sustainable mining and houses the Responsible Minerals Sector Initiative, fostering global dialogue for the extractive sector. The CIIEID will offer developing countries best-practices knowledge in extractive technology, public policy and regulations, with expertise in health and education outreach in order to empower industry, governments and non-governmental organizations to reduce poverty while protecting the environment. Conclusion UBC’s NBK Institute of Mining Engineering has attempted to align with the recognition of sustainable development by our engineering profession. In moving beyond safety and environmental responsibilities, mining engineering has a significant global sustainability opportunity by contributing to poverty alleviation, health and capacity building for communities and governments both at home and abroad. Seeking excellence in collaboration for education and research is an exciting opportunity for mining with significant benefit for the global mining industry. It can strengthen resources, capacity and diversity, in the quest to align with the changing needs of industry and society. Next generation Web collaborative tools and approaches will likely revolutionize the future ability to collaborate globally. Our challenge will be shaping a realistic plan towards creating a global mining culture of collaboration that can promote multidisciplinary education and research for innovation and sustainable business models. UBC’s NBK Institute’s collaboration with the SFU Beedie School of Business has proven to be very beneficial in contributing to BC’s strength in sustainable natural resource development.

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