Strengthening Mining’s Talent Alloy – Practices in Inclusion
MiHR (Mining Industry Human Resources Council) Study https://www.mihr.ca/news/2016/new-report-strengthening-minings-talent-alloy-exemplary-practices-in-inclusion
ENVIRONMENT: K+S Potash supports grassland offset project in Saskatchewan
Unprecedented Grassland Offset Project in Saskatchewan results from Multi-partner Collaboration Read the full story here.
JSGS Policy Brief on Carbon Pricing
Challenge of Managing Carbon Emissions in Saskatchewan’s Mining and Minerals Sector with Carbon Pricing Seen by Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy. With stories recently appearing in the national media about the potential for the federal government to impose a carbon price nationally (The Globe and Mail, Ottawa to impose a national carbon price […]
Students graduate from University of Saskatchewan as mining engineers
SASKATOON – Three years after introducing a mining engineering program at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), five of its students graduated Monday. They studied in the university’s mining and mineral processing options program. “It signals a return to mining engineering in Saskatchewan,” said Al Shpyth, executive director of the International Minerals Innovation Institute […]
University of Saskatchewan offers mining specialization
A new set of undergraduate courses at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Engineering is helping open the door for students seeking to enter the mining field. The “mining engineering option” courses in geological, chemical and mechanical engineering allow students seeking a bachelor of engineering degree the opportunity to take additional specialized classes related to […]
U of S salutes first mining option graduates
SASKATOON – The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) will celebrate Saskatchewan Mining Week today by honouring the first class of graduates from its new mining and mineral processing options. The inaugural class of students from the College of Engineering’s innovative mining options in geological, mechanical and chemical engineering—offered in conjunction with the International Minerals […]
IMII invests in U of S engineering research
SASKATOON – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and University of Saskatchewan (U of S) are teaming up to advance knowledge of deep groundwater systems. “Monitoring and investigation of deep groundwater systems, such as the saline aquifers used by the potash industry for waste water management, can be a challenge,” said Al Shpyth, IMII executive […]
IMII funds U of S research to enhance underground safety in Saskatchewan potash mines
SASKATOON – Deep underground in a potash mine, lives can depend on ensuring the ground is stable and that where required, reinforcement with steel rebar is effective. Resin-bonded rebar is often drilled into potash mine ceilings to proactively reinforce them to prevent rock from falling (ground falls). While these events are rare, even small ground […]
CIM 2016 Awards Gala
The IMII wishes to congratulate the following award winners from our member companies at the CIM 2016 Awards Gala: Anne Gent, Cameco Corporation – CIM-Bedford Canadian Young Mining Leader Award Georges Kipouros, University of Saskatchewan – CIM Fellowship McArthur River Mine, Cameco Corporation – John T. Ryan Safety Trophy, National Metal Category McArthur River Electrical […]
Saskatchewan Tops Mining Jurisdictions in Canada
Saskatchewan is the most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment in Canada. The Fraser Institute’s annual survey of global mining executives rates 109 jurisdictions around the world. It’s based on geologic attractiveness for minerals and metals and their policy attractiveness. Worldwide, Saskatchewan ranks second behind Western Australia. Survey Director Kenneth Green says, compared to other jurisdictions, […]
