International Minerals Innovation Institute

Virtual Reality An Emerging Innovation in the Minerals Industry

SASKATOON – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to release, in collaboration with K+S Potash Canada and Wood, a video on innovations that matter to mining featuring the use of virtual reality technology in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. “K+S Potash Canada is using virtual reality to improve the design phase of projects, to create […]

Deadlines fast approaching for mining supply chain companies to get innovations recognized

The deadline for DEMOday 2019 is this Wednesday, January 23rd. Follow this link to apply by the deadline: DEMOday submission form DEMOday 2019 will build on the success of last year’s first-time event in which selected supply chain companies presented their innovations directly to Saskatchewan’s major mining companies and had them considered for further review […]

IMII’s 2019 Innovation Award

New for 2019, IMII’s Innovation Award will recognize the best technology product that has emerged from the supply chain for the minerals industry in the past year. Building on the success of the inaugural Innovation Award in 2018 – which was presented to Prairie Machine of Saskatoon for their prototype Gopher ¼ ton truck, a […]

“Path to Innovation” – IMII releases their fourth innovation video

IMII is pleased to announce the release of our fourth video celebrating the innovative nature of its minerals company members, featuring The Mosaic Company in the “Path to Innovation”. The video gives insight into the role innovation plays in making Saskatchewan home to a world-class minerals industry.  From processes to product development, innovative ideas are […]

IMII releases third Diversity & Inclusion video

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) today released the third in a series of videos highlighting innovative approaches in supporting diversity & inclusion in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. “The IMII has been fortunate to have both engaged member companies and capable partners in piloting new approaches to increasing the number of women and Indigenous people interested […]

DEMOday returns in 2019!

(Saskatoon SK:) In response to mining industry demand, the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that DEMOday will return in 2019 and once again be a part of the annual Saskatchewan Supply Chain Forum. DEMOday is a minerals industry-led event that showcases innovative products for the review and evaluation of the Saskatchewan […]

Innovation in Prairie Potash

Potash is a billion-dollar industry and Saskatchewan is the world leader in its production and sales. The province accounts for more than 45 per cent of known potash resources globally, making efficient potash processing practices important for the economy, the environment, and the world food supply. This means that innovation is at the forefront of […]