Multi‑lens Ecological Restoration Monitoring and Forecasting
Leveraging AI to transform how the mining sector restores land after operations.
Project Overview
Updated July 9, 2026
The Problem
The Multi-lens Ecological Restoration Monitoring and Forecasting project is a Canadian-led initiative designed to transform how the mining sector monitors ecological restoration and monitors biodiversity. Traditionally, mine restoration is a slow, siloed process that can take decades to complete.
How We Are Solving It
This project introduces a first-of-its-kind, AI-powered platform that provides real-time, science-based insights to accelerate the path to mine closure. Led by Koonkie Canada, in collaboration with Regeneration Rehabilitation Services Inc., Miraterra Technologies, and Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), this solution works by combining several advanced technologies into one unified system: environmental DNA (eDNA) to identify a full spectrum of organisms, mobile soil analysis to map nutrient health, and remote sensing imagery to track landscape-scale changes. Crucially, these high-tech tools are integrated with Indigenous ecological knowledge, ensuring the platform reflects both scientific and cultural values.
The direct benefits to Canada are significant. The platform is expected to shorten ecological restoration timelines by 5 to 10 years, reducing long-term environmental liabilities. Precision interventions guided by the platform are also projected to cut restoration costs by up to 40% compared to legacy methods. Ultimately, this collaboration positions Canada as a global leader in nature-positive land stewardship.
