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How the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Embraces Change

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The minerals industry is constantly adapting to meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals and other essential resources. In Saskatchewan, cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches are revolutionizing every stage of mining, from exploration and extraction to processing, while maintaining safety, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility. We’re excited to delve into the key trends reshaping the … How the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Embraces Change

Future-Proofing Extraction: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Mining Future

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As global demand for minerals increases, the minerals industry has the opportunity to navigate boosted productivity while upholding environmental and social responsibility. Future-proofing extraction involves adopting methods that enhance efficiency and safety, reduce environmental impact, and remain socially responsible and climate-smart. Let’s take a look at how the industry can tackle these challenges by adopting … Future-Proofing Extraction: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Mining Future

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

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

Investing in Innovation for Sustainability

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IMII – Working to expand the technological base for clean power and heat in the minerals industry The IMII is the innovation supporting network for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry, including its world class potash industry. Since 2021, IMII has been part of the industry’s efforts in finding low carbon solutions to meet its energy needs, and … Investing in Innovation for Sustainability

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

The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

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Technological advancement is at the heart of the minerals industry, especially in Saskatchewan. We are rich in mining resources, so it’s only natural that we would become a hub for the innovation that drives the industry forward globally. Here in Saskatchewan, we’re seeing and supporting emerging technologies such as autonomous and tele-remote systems, virtual reality … The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

Transforming Innovative Ideas into Practice

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Innovation holds a special place in the minerals industry, which is the backbone of modern life. Minerals are used in various critical applications, from building infrastructure to powering homes and vehicles. While this key industry supports our daily lives, it also benefits from constant change, development, and innovation. Modern life is made possible by the … Transforming Innovative Ideas into Practice

Exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)

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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)

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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