Michael McPhie has an extensive background in energy policy and the management of extractive mining operations within British Columbia and across Canada. As an environmental consultant, Michael McPhie advises partners about the best way to approach mining projects in terms of regulatory and sustainability practices.
Mining is a crucial activity in most developed nations not only to supply industry with necessary materials for production and advancement but also to support the medical sector in various ways.
Copper is an increasingly important metal in the creation of medical equipment due to its antimicrobial properties. It is the only solid metal registered as an antimicrobial touch surface with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Silver is another critical metal for medical applications. It also has antimicrobial properties and it’s used to create bacteriostatic bandages and in many life-saving procedures. The use of gold is also widespread in the technology industry but it's especially important in the medical field. Devices such as CAT scans and pacemakers rely on gold parts to function and it’s used in the treatments of some illnesses.
Maintaining and supporting a thriving mineral extraction industry is crucial to preserve the continuous advancement of these and many other medical applications.
