When you think of the minerals industry, what do you see? Is it dark, dull, earthen? Well, we’re here to assure you that this is a misrepresentation of the amazing things happening in the industry today. We see a present and future filled with innovation, technology, safety, efficiency, and a stellar workforce. This isn’t just … How the Mineral Industry is Changing in 2023
The Canadian minerals industry is very important to our national economy. Canada produced 60 minerals and metals in 2021 at almost 200 mines and 6,500 gravel, sand, and stone quarries. People have been mining in Canada for centuries, so we have had ample time to perfect our practices and processes. Our established practices and natural … The Importance of the Mineral Industry in Canada
The minerals industry in Saskatchewan is an important one. We produce two very key minerals here: potash and uranium. In fact, Saskatchewan has the largest potash industry in the world, accounting for ⅓ of the world’s annual production! This industry, like many others, is facing new trends of automation and digitization. Automation brings with it … Automation in the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry
The Digital Transformation in Potash Mining Program IMII strongly believes in education and diversity, both key motivations behind the decision to fund the creation of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining education program. The program, developed by Morris Interactive, is a ten-week course that helps First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students develop the competences to … Education & Diversity Highlight
The Mining Futures Award scholarship, valued at $12,000, is designed to help undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of three Mining Engineering Options at the University of Saskatchewan cover most of the costs for tuition, books, instruments and fees. Makayla Scheller was announced as the first winner of the award at the College of Engineering’s … Mining Futures Award Winner Announced
nternational Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) believes in diversity and inclusion in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry’s workforce and the future of the industry as one of the world’s most sustainable and innovative. On behalf of its mineral industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, IMII is pleased to award $87,000 in scholarships to … IMII awards $87,000 in scholarships to Saskatchewan students
EECOL Electric and SafeBox System was named the 2020 Innovation Award winner by the industry members of the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) today. The Innovation Award winner was selected for the first time this year from among those innovative supply chain companies chosen to participate in IMII’s DEMOday on December 1st. Applications in three … EECOL Electric and SafeBox System Named 2020 Innovation Award Winner by IMII
SASKATOON, SK – October 10, 2019: The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is very pleased to announce the first ever winners of the iMpowered Scholarship Program. The iMpowered Scholarship is part of a $510,000 commitment from the IMII, on behalf of its mineral industry members – BHP, Cameco, K+S Potash Canada, Mosaic and Nutrien, and … IMII Announces First Ever Winners of the iMpowered Scholarship Program
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