Exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

The minerals industry, along with many others, is looking for opportunities to adopt greener practices, including the management and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The IMII published a study in 2021 looking at the technologies and strategies that could be the most effective for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in minerals operations. The study focused on Exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production

Bringing industry and government together to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintain a competitive economy Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Government of Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that a collaborative study is underway exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs anchored by minerals and First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production

IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Supporting students on their career path for the minerals industry Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII, on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, The Mosaic Company and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the recipients of its iMpowered scholarship – ten students are receiving scholarships totaling $125,000. The IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Sustainable Mining Practices in Saskatchewan: Supporting Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship

Saskatchewan mining practices are top-tier when it comes to sustainability—in fact, we have adopted some of the most sustainable technologies, practices, and systems in the world. As leading global producers of key minerals like potash and uranium, the Saskatchewan minerals industry has the opportunity to continue providing those minerals while focusing on environmental stewardship. Sustainability Sustainable Mining Practices in Saskatchewan: Supporting Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship

IMII ramping up consideration of new energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII is pleased to report it is ramping up consideration of new energy-related technologies on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, Mosaic and Nutrien. Coming out of DEMOday 2023, IMII has invited Extract Energy Inc. and Solex Thermal Science Inc. to submit Demonstrating Innovations proposals to help advance IMII ramping up consideration of new energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

The Importance of Saskatchewan’s Innovation Ecosystem to the Minerals Industry

Minerals and metals have been providing people with materials and tools to feed and shelter people, grow communities and power industry. From the ancient versions of light and heat sources to the modern technologies and applications of today, minerals have continued to be the foundation of society. As we step into a more conscious, sustainable The Importance of Saskatchewan’s Innovation Ecosystem to the Minerals Industry

IMII: At the Centre of the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry’s Innovation Ecosystem

The International Minerals Innovation Institute’s goal is to advance innovations that matter to the minerals industry in Saskatchewan. It does so by stewarding innovation development from ideation to demonstration with and for its minerals industry members. IMII is unique in that it focuses on innovation and sustainability not only for technology development but workforce development IMII: At the Centre of the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry’s Innovation Ecosystem

Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023

#InnovateForThePlanet – #InnovateForCompetitiveness – Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023 Novel technology has the potential to economically capture waste heat from dryers and other sources in minerals operations and be re-used to improve energy efficiencies and lower GHG emissions Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – Coming out of DEMOday2023, IMII is pleased to announce that Extract Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023