SIMSA to hire an “Industrial Concierge”
SIMSA is looking for a person to become our “Industrial Concierge.” Do you know of a great candidate? The full job profile is HERE Job Purpose A two-year project, to be completed in concert with the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), is establishing an “Industrial Concierge”. The Industrial Concierge will provide personalized advice to SIMSA […]
Mitacs and IMII partnership building highly qualified people for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry
Two years ago Mitacs and International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced a partnership to fund student internships to advance research and development into innovations in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. The two organizations agreed to support Saskatchewan’s major minerals companies by leveraging funding, connections, and academic research expertise. The partnership has helped to advance innovations that matter […]
International Minerals Innovation Institute and Saskatchewan Polytechnic announce mining digital upskilling pilot project
The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic digital upskilling pilot project will provide digital skills training to address the technology shift the mining sector is experiencing. While this technological evolution improves productivity and efficiency in the mining industry, it also creates a need for upskilling employees to keep up with digital advances. This […]
Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award for 2021
The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is inviting applications for its 2021 DEMOday and Innovation Award. DEMOday 2021 will be hosted by IMII on the eve of the 13th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum being held December 7 & 8 at Prairieland Park, Saskatoon. The Innovation Award, selected from the DEMOday applicants, will be […]
Critical Research and Development Set to Enhance Mine Safety and Productivity
Sask Polytech Digital Integration Centre of Excellence delivers underground beacon positioning system working prototype The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), Nutrien, BHP and Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE) Technical Access Centre recognize that mine safety is top of mind for many Saskatchewan companies. While GPS derived coordinates for surface assets is now […]
iMpowering You to Lead Our Industry
The iMpowered scholarship was created to support women and Indigenous students with financial responsibilities for their family, enrolled in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science post-secondary education programs of relevance to Saskatchewan’s minerals industry, complete their education and enter careers in mining. To prepare for mining’s digital future and the new opportunities it is opening, the […]
Investing in USask’s future leaders of the minerals industry
By Inalie Portades The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMMI) created the Mining Futures Award to help University of Saskatchewan (USask) undergraduate students studying mining engineering to cover portions of tuition, books, instruments, and fees. Third-year geological engineering student Jodi Boser was selected and recognized at the College of Engineering’s 62nd annual awards ceremony on March […]
Announcing the Alternative Energy Systems Challenge Finalists
Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – IMII is pleased to announce the finalists of the Alternative Energy Systems (AES) Innovation Challenge. Two finalists – Anax Power and Growing Greener Innovations, have been selected to proceed to the Innovation Sprint phase and share the $500,000 prize. Anax Power is a New Jersey-based clean energy technology company that builds, markets, […]
Team USask Makes a Statement at the 2021 Canadian Mining Games
Taking place virtually this year, 11 teams from universities across the county competed in the 2021 Canadian Mining Games on February 19 – 20. Competing in 25 mining related events, team USask had two 1st place finishes in Mineral Processing and Mystery Event #2, two 3rd place finishes in Environment and Operational Excellence, and placed 10th overall in the […]
Mining Futures Award Winner Announced
IMII believes in diversity and inclusion in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry’s workforce and the future of the industry as one of the world’s most sustainable and innovative. In 2019, IMII created the Mining Futures Award, valued at $12,000, to help undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of three Mining Engineering Options at the University of Saskatchewan […]