Parkland College graduates ready for mining
Education, research help create success
Event Celebrates Students in Mining Readiness Course
A group of Parkland College students was celebrated in Fort Qu’Appelle on Thursday as their mining readiness course winds down. Fifteen students in the Introduction to Mining program have completed 22 weeks of classes, safety training, and skills preparation in the Fort Qu’Appelle area. They will be on work placements May 20-29 to complete the […]
Students Graduate from Electrician Program
Ten students from the Electrician Applied Certificate program graduate on Thursday from Cumberland College in Nipawin, bringing the total number of students to 18 for 2015. The 20 week program will wrap up on June 23 followed by six safety training courses to enhance their employability skills. The Electrician Applied Certificate program, funded by International Minerals […]
The International Minerals Innovation Institute
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CIM Magazine, February 2015 Industry at a Glance, Chris Balcolm
IMII Announces New Board Chair
SASKATOON, SK – International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dwight Percy as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective immediately. Dwight Percy is a business communicator and strategic planner. Since 1995, through Percy Communications, he has worked with hundreds of clients that range from small businesses to large corporations […]
IMII, U of S and Sask Polytech research safety in the minerals industry
International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), University of Saskatchewan (U of S) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Sask Polytech) are partnering on research to make Saskatchewan’s minerals industry a world leader in safety. Representatives of the three organizations have signed an agreement to collaborate over the next two years on research into how to enhance safety cultures and […]
Northlands College Receives Major Funding from the International Minerals Innovation Institute for Development of the Northlands College Mine School
Northlands College has received a major block of funding that will contribute to the development of its Mine School. At a ceremony today, Engin Ozberk, Executive Director of the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced $1.841 M in funding over three years that will be provided to the college. Click here to read the full […]
Northern Saskatchewan Mine School Given $1.8-Million Investment
Northlands College is getting $1.841 million for its mine school in Air Ronge. The money is coming from the International Minerals Innovation Institute. Click here for the full story.