The Importance of the Mineral Industry in Canada
The Importance of the Mineral Industry in Canada The Canadian minerals industry is very important to our national economy. Canada produced 60 minerals and metals in 2021 at almost 200 mines and 6,500 gravel, sand, and stone quarries. People have been mining in Canada for centuries, so we have had ample time to perfect our […]
Automation in the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry
Automation in the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry The minerals industry in Saskatchewan is an important one. We produce two very key minerals here: potash and uranium. In fact, Saskatchewan has the largest potash industry in the world, accounting for ⅓ of the world’s annual production! This industry, like many others, is facing new trends of automation […]
Education & Diversity Highlight
The Digital Transformation in Potash Mining Program IMII strongly believes in education and diversity, both key motivations behind the decision to fund the creation of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining education program. The program, developed by Morris Interactive, is a ten-week course that helps First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students develop the competences to […]
New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experience
ISAP STEM+ focuses on building mentorship and work experiences developed specifically for Indigenous students in STEM New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experiences – News – University of Saskatchewan
IMII Announces the Appointment of Steve McLellan as New Board Chair
New board chair brings wealth of governance and strategic experience January 26, 2023 The International Minerals Innovation Institute (“IMII”) announced today the appointment of Steve McLellan, IDC.D as independent chair of its board of directors. McLellan has 40 years’ experience of serving on boards and acting as CEO of associations in the province, most notably […]
Calling All Innovators: Help IMII’s Minerals Member Companies Feed and Fuel the World
January 9, 2023 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has launched its fifth DEMOday search for innovation solutions to the needs of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien. Following last year’s successful invitation – which saw a record number of applicants and pitch selections in response to 18 […]
IMII recruiting new Board Chair for 2023
IMII is now engaged in a recruitment process for a highly qualified candidate to serve IMII as Board Chair beginning in January 2023. IMII is a Saskatchewan-based non-profit organization, jointly funded by industry and government, that is committed to developing and implementing innovative education, training, research, and development projects that will assist Saskatchewan minerals companies […]
IMII announces 2022/2023 iMpowered scholarship recipients
Supporting women and Indigenous students on their career path for the minerals industry September 13, 2022 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), a unique supporting innovation supporting network for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of its iMpowered scholarship. On behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic […]
AES Innovation Challenge winner announced
Growing Greener Innovations chosen by IMII as winner of inaugural open innovation technology challenge September 7, 2022 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – Growing Greener Innovations, a Canadian energy technology company focused on engineering and manufacturing batteries, battery management systems, and battery energy storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, is the winner of IMII’s Alternative […]
IMII unveils new corporate logo
Uniting the organization under a single identity for its second decade July 18, 2022 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has adopted a new andupdated visual identity for its second decade. The rebranding takes effect immediately, with the newlogo being supported by an updated website and promotional materials for IMII’s signature […]
