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Innovation in the Minerals Industry Driving the Critical Energy Transition

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Highlights from an interview with Chris Maierhoffer, Principal of Innovation at BHP Most have heard of the energy transition, the process whereby global industries are shifting from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. The minerals industry is deeply involved in this transition in two ways: Mineral materials are key to powering the innovative technologies driving … Innovation in the Minerals Industry Driving the Critical Energy Transition

IMII Announces the Winners of the Innovation Award for 2024

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Coming out of DEMOday2024, IMII is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Innovation Award. This celebrated award recognizes the most innovative technologies emerging from the supply chain for the minerals industry in Saskatchewan. For the first time, IMII handed out two awards – Most Novel and Most Actionable. This year’s winner for Most … IMII Announces the Winners of the Innovation Award for 2024

Innovators Found – Ten technologies Invited to Pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2024

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In December, IMII put out a call on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, Nutrien, and The Mosaic Company, looking for technologies to help sustainably feed and fuel the world. “IMII’s minerals industry members’ interest in the technology development opportunities afforded by DEMOday continues to grow year after year,” says … Innovators Found – Ten technologies Invited to Pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2024

IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

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The IMII has added to its consideration of new clean energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry with second phases of two projects completed in 2023 and the launch of a new project. The three projects are: Designing and building of a 100 kilogram per hour test Clean Tech Inverter with Acceleware Ltd. to continue to validate the … IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

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When the Saskatchewan minerals industry encounters a challenge, it has an impressive tendency to turn it into an opportunity for growth and improvement. Here are the main challenges and opportunities our minerals industry is facing today. Technological Change in the Minerals Industry Minerals operations in Saskatchewan and globally are faced with the opportunity to embrace … The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers

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Like any industry, the minerals industry is facing growth and adapting to challenges all the time. However, the minerals industry is unique in its embrace of these challenges and calls for growth, seeking to: Reduce operating costs and the costs of developing new assets. Reduce risks and improve safety. Improve asset productivity. Improve sustainability performance … The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers

You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII

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The minerals industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, both on a global scale and right here in Saskatchewan. Embracing cutting-edge innovations, this sector is now at the forefront of change. The infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, sustainability initiatives, and a host of other breakthrough technologies is reshaping the industry and propelling it into a … You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII

SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining

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The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) were pleased to co-host a DEMOday 2024 Launch event on January 18, 2024, the first of three days centred on innovation in mining. A mining hackathon followed on January 19th and 20th for the students of the University of Saskatchewan in … SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining

Land Acknowledgement

IMII’s office is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Treaty 6 encompasses the lands of the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Saulteaux (SO-TOE) and the Homeland of the Métis Nation. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our enduring relationship with one another and recognize the importance of reconciliation in building a shared future.

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