Investing in Innovation for Sustainability
Investing in Innovation for Sustainability 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 […]
You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII
You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII Photo credit: BHP, Jansen project. The first instance of mechanized shaft sinking in the world, where BHP worked with partners to leverage the latest technology and innovative solutions while constructing two 1,000-metre deep shafts to access the underground ore body at Jansen. The minerals […]
IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining
IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining Supporting indigenous Success in Industry Saskatoon, SK – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce an investment of $11,000 to fund the purchase of Virtual Reality equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program, Digital Transformation in Potash Mining. The program […]
Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024
Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024 New technologies can receive financial support for development and deployment, and be recognized by world-class minerals companies as innovation award winners Saskatoon, SK – Applications are now open for the IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024. DEMOday invites innovators, be they inventors, start-ups, or supply chain companies, […]
The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry
The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry 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 […]
Calling All Innovators: IMII looking for ideas to help Saskatchewan’s minerals industry sustainably feed and fuel the world
Calling All Innovators: IMII looking for ideas to help Saskatchewan’s minerals industry sustainably feed and fuel the world Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has released its sixth DEMOday list of technology needs requiring innovative solutions on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, the Mosaic Company […]
IMII funding new virtual mine lab with Saskatchewan Polytechnic
IMII funding new virtual mine lab with Saskatchewan Polytechnic Providing innovative, engaging and labour market relevant learning to students in Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce an investment of $102,000 to build a virtual mine lab for the Mining Engineering Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to […]
Transforming Innovative Ideas into Practice
Transforming Innovative Ideas into Practice 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 […]
Exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS)
Exploring Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) 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 […]
First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production
First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production Bringing industry and government together to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintain a competitive economy Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Government of Saskatchewan are pleased […]
