Dr. Monique Simair

Is mining really that bad for the environment compared to other human activities, or is that just perception? As a scientist working in mining for nearly two decades, I look at actual impact vs perceived impact. When you compare mining to sectors like cities and agriculture, the standards, regulations, and expectations are not the same. This isn’t about ignoring environmental concerns, but about applying the same level of scrutiny across everything we do.

@TPS_32Planner @VincentJCurtis1 Not yet for steel making. There was some things in development, but not at scale. Agreed there should be a focus on new technology development.

@DrMoniqueSimair @VincentJCurtis1 There is zero need to mine and burn coal in Canada in 2026. Clean renewables can replace everything that coal is used for, including making steel.

"Alberta’s scientists have documented that waters downstream of both active and reclaimed (coal) mines routinely exceed safe selenium and other contaminant levels — sometimes by five to 25 times." calgaryherald.com/opinion/column…

@VincentJCurtis1 @TPS_32Planner It’s metallurgical coal, used to make steel… Not thermal coal for energy.

@TPS_32Planner @DrMoniqueSimair There's certainly enough natural gas in Alberta to replace coal, and then there's nuclear technology in which Canada once led the world. (CANDU). However, the ultra-supercritical coal fired TURK power station is a model for future coal use.

@VincentJCurtis1 @TPS_32Planner It’s a misinformation campaign. There are many proven water treatment technologies that meet selenium criteria.

@TPS_32Planner An easy fix, IF TRUE. Water engineering is way further advanced than you'd think

Using Claude to think for you is like hiring a ghostwriter to write your love letters.

@KatKanada_TM One of 3 floofs, Ezra comes with a particularly great book recommendation at this moment (by the amazing @arthurbrooks ). Not pictured, second cat and 1 dog, all are under 13 months.

A long overdue timeline cleanse. Enjoy and don’t forget to drop a pic or vid of your own floof in the comments. 🐾🖤

At some point, Canadians are going to have to stop apologizing and start competing. We have the talent, the capital, and the ideas. We just keep acting like we don't. We've done it before, we can do it again. Time to Build 🇨🇦

@KatKanada_TM As a scientist, I wholeheartedly agree.

“The first gulp from the glass of natural sciences will make you an atheist, but at the bottom of the glass God is waiting for you.” — W. Heisenberg (father of quantum physics)

Absolutely insane. We live in a managerial state, not capitalist.

Do YOU feel you're getting good service from the federal government? 🫵 If you're not so sure, you're not alone. In fact, only 16% of people say yes. Our federal civil service is growing, but the results aren't. We can make efficiency a priority in Canada's civil service. 🇨🇦

full 5 min video. youtu.be/KAqRHO8sfaI

In Canada, mining supports jobs, communities, and responsible development. We have some of the most stringent environmental and social standards for mining anywhere in the world. And... we should all be proud of it (I think I actually said 'be damn proud of' in the clip!). These resources are needed, and where they are produced matters. Link to full video in the comments

New RBC report: between 2015-2024, more than $1 trillion in investment exited Canada—the largest capital exodus in Canadian history. Six sectors where Canada can attract back investment: Oil and gas ➡️  $705 billion Electricity ➡️ $635 billion  Mining ➡️ $200 billion Agriculture and food processing ➡️ $205 billion  Defence and space ➡️ $30 billion Read the full report here: lnkd.in/e3gbwvKk

@LuizaJarovsky One way to fix it: people-first. Then the rest flows.

Every company's marketing strategy in 2026:

Most people aren’t actually “normal.” We just average across different traits and call that the standard. The problem is when you try to force yourself into that box, you lose what actually makes you effective. This is about understanding why “normal” is a flawed metric - and what to use instead. What’s an area where you don’t fit the average... and it works to your advantage? #OutlierMindset #SelfAwareness #MindsetShift #UncommonSense #PersonalDevelopment #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurmindset

@KatKanada_TM I’m so sorry for your loss. I’ve been through one too. You and your little one are in my prayers

I had a miscarriage today… I’ve never had one before. This is the most devastating loss I’ve ever experienced in my life… If you are a praying person, would you say a prayer, please. 💔✝️

That is misinformation. As a scientist who has 18 years experience with selenium, I made a post to share actual information about selenium and drinking water. Can City Water Treatment Handle Selenium from Mining? youtu.be/6XcTDmDs5aI Let me know if you have more questions about mine water treatment, management, and regulations, I’ll reply here and/or on my YouTube.

Edmonton has only one source of water: The North Sask. Danielle Smith will sell us down the river, for coal. Thankfully we have people like @CorbLund and @WaterNotCoalAB putting in the time, effort and money to keep our headwaters safe, for generations. It's time to sign.

What have you done today that didn't involve mining? Can you come up with something? I bet you can't... as soon as you think of the next step, it's a mineral! My favourite one so far has been 'sleep', my reply: on a bed? in a house? ;) We need mining for our modern lives, and Canada does mining best - the most socially responsible and environmentally rigorous in the world... and we should be damn proud of it!

link to full video if you want more info youtu.be/6XcTDmDs5aI?si… Thanks for the questions!

Today's question was "can a municipal water treatment system treat selenium that comes off of a mine". The short answer: you don't have to, mines have to treat the water to a lower concentration than your drinking water! Link to full 3 min video in the comments.