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International student innovators bring AI-powered mine safety solutions to Saskatoon The AI4SafeMines Student Competition led by International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has challenged the next generation of innovators across the globe to develop AI-powered mine safety solutions.  Teams from Canada, Chile and Colombia are coming together for the global finals of the AI4SafeMines Student Competition, … AI4SafeMines Student Competition: Five Teams, One Goal—Safer Mines

Celebrating key milestones while recognizing leadership transition and future priorities The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce the release of its 2025 Annual Report, the launch of a new 2025-2028 strategic plan, and the appointment of Karri Howlett as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. The organization also extends its … IMII Releases 2025 Annual Report, Launches New Strategic Plan, and Welcomes New Board Leadership

Student innovators leverage AI to take on mine safety The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is proud to announce on behalf of its members, the results of the preliminary pitch phase of the AI4SafeMines student competition.  Launched in January 2026, the AI4SafeMines student competition challenges students to compete to develop an application layer tool using … IMII Announces AI4SafeMines Finalists

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), in partnership with Acceleware Ltd., is advancing its multi-phase project to develop innovative, sustainable technologies for the minerals industry with the launch of Phase 3A of its radio frequency (RF) drying initiative. This phase will evaluate the potential of Acceleware’s Clean Tech Inverter (CTI) to dry potash ore using … IMII and Acceleware Advance Low Emission Drying Technology with Launch of Phase 3A Pilot Dryer

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is proud to announce on behalf of its members, the recipients of the 2025 IMII Rockstar Scholarships. These scholarships celebrate outstanding students committed to pursuing careers in Saskatchewan’s mining and minerals sector. The Rockstar scholarship recipients for the 2025/2026 academic year are: Helena Daigneault, Radiation and Environmental Monitoring Technician, … IMII Announces 2025 Rockstar Scholarship Recipients

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is proud to announce that Logan Englot, a Renewable Resource Management student at the University of Saskatchewan, has been selected as the 2025 recipient of the Al Shpyth Scholarship for Environmental Excellence. The scholarship was created to honour the impactful career of Al Shpyth, who served as Executive Director … IMII Awards 2025 Al Shpyth Scholarship for Environmental Excellence

Three new P2INACLE projects launch this fall with IMII Saskatchewan Polytechnic is leading an applied research network that brings together six top polytechnics across the prairies to drive innovation and economic growth in Canada. In partnership with the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), the network has launched three applied research projects to support the region’s … Collaborative applied research network drives mining innovation across the prairies

With the upcoming retirement of Executive Director Al Shpyth at the end of June, the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is recognizing his outstanding contributions to the organization and the broader minerals sector. Al’s retirement was previously announced in December 2024, and IMII, along with its members, now takes the opportunity to formally thank him … International Minerals Innovation Institute Recognizes Executive Leadership Transition