Lumet (2023-)

Visiting metals processing facility

Photo by Steven B. Young

Illuminating global sources of minerals and metals for responsible sourcing. A data-driven transparency initiative for mapping and tracking responsible production and trade of minerals and metals.

The Lumet project aims to illuminate the sustainability of metals and minerals value-chains. It uses data-intensive sustainability science and metallurgical process modelling to advance knowledge of standards while building technical and management capacity for traceability. Lumet partners with midstream producers to address sustainability standards, systems, and regulations that require environmental, social and governance practices. Lumet will help improve value-chain due diligence, responsible sourcing, and carbon accounting.

Funding and support

Alliance Missions grant, Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)