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Q&A With SRK – Christina James on Water, Risk and Regulation

In this Q&A, Christina James, President of SRK Canada and Principal Water Resources Engineer, shares insight into the growing importance of water management, risk, and regulation in mining. She highlights how detailed water balance modelling helps operations navigate mismatches between water supply and demand, ensuring both operational efficiency and environmental protection.

“Water is now part of a broader set of environmental concerns, with climate change, tailings safety, and biodiversity all closely tied to how it’s managed.”

Watch the full video interview here.
 

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