Today marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Minerals Innovation Institute – IMII, as a unique industry-led innovation supporting network for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. IMII was created through a collaborative effort between the provincial government, minerals companies and post-secondary institutions to build innovation capacity for mining generally and the potash and uranium … IMII celebrates 10 years of innovation
The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. Seven new categories have been added to the list of industry innovation needs. For 2022, innovative ideas or solutions are being sought in the following areas: Technologies/instrumentation … IMII adds new industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022
January 10th, 2022 officially marks the launch of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining: Cowessess Edition training program, delivered on Cowessess First Nation. Twelve students – 4 female and 8 male – will embark on their new journey towards building a career in potash mining, utilizing this course as a springboard. The first 8-week classroom … Innovative Education Program for Mining and First Nations Launches
The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. New this year – IMII’s minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, have submitted technology needs that could be met by suppliers, inventors, start-ups, and … IMII releases list of industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022
International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), on behalf of its mineral industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, are pleased to announce the winners of the iMpowered Scholarship Program, awarding $75,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year. iMpowered was created to support women and Indigenous students with financial responsibilities for their family and … IMII awards $75,000 to four iMpowered Scholarship recipients
Surge micro-credentials, powered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, provide flexible and innovative learning in a growing number of high-demand industries such as business, technology and more. Sask Polytech is working with leading industry partners to develop Surge micro-credentials to give learners the skills they need to fast-track their careers, and employers the skilled workforce to power their … Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches Surge micro-credentials
On behalf of its minerals industry members, and with the financial support of Western Economic Diversification Canada (now PrairiesCan), the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) commissioned and is releasing two reports on energy innovation and technologies that may be applicable to Saskatchewan minerals industry and its effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the … IMII releases two reports on energy innovation and potential technologies for lower GHG emissions for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry
On October 1st, the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is initiating a one-time reopening of the application process for the iMpowered scholarships for the 2022 winter academic session. The scholarship is designed for women inclusive of those identifying as female, and for Indigenous people (any gender), who are pursuing a post-secondary program relevant to mining, … IMII announces special intake of applications for their iMpowered scholarship
SIMSA is looking for a person to become our “Industrial Concierge.” Do you know of a great candidate? The full job profile is HERE Job Purpose A two-year project, to be completed in concert with the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), is establishing an “Industrial Concierge”. The Industrial Concierge will provide personalized advice to SIMSA … SIMSA to hire an “Industrial Concierge”
Two years ago Mitacs and International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced a partnership to fund student internships to advance research and development into innovations in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. The two organizations agreed to support Saskatchewan’s major minerals companies by leveraging funding, connections, and academic research expertise. The partnership has helped to advance innovations that matter … Mitacs and IMII partnership building highly qualified people for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry
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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