IMII Executive Director – Position Details

Feb 6, 2025

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IMII Wraps Up Successful Technology Demo with Ionic Mechatronics to Enhance Workplace Safety in the Minerals Industry

Feb 4, 2025

SafeBox System Demonstration Showcases Major Leap in Lockout-Tagout Efficiency and Safety The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to…

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IMII Board Announces Retirement of Executive Director Al Shpyth and Launches Search for Successor

Dec 16, 2024

The Board of Directors of the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced today that Al Shpyth, the organization’s Executive Director,…

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SMR Applications for the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Industry

Nov 12, 2024

Unlocking Clean Energy: IMII Releases Study on Small Modular Reactors for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Sector  The potential exists for using small…

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IMII unveils 2024/2025 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Sep 27, 2024

Empowering future leaders in the minerals industry The IMII, on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission…

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Exploring the potential for CCS hubs – Part 1

Sep 10, 2024

An IMII Minerals Innovation Series In October 2023, the IMII announced that a collaborative project was underway exploring the potential…

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2024 Canadian Mining Games Results

Jun 10, 2024

IMII is proud to support this year’s team from the University of Saskatchewan at the 2024 Canadian Mining Games held…

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IMII Announces the Winners of the Innovation Award for 2024

May 27, 2024

Coming out of DEMOday2024, IMII is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Innovation Award. This celebrated award recognizes…

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Innovators Found – Ten technologies Invited to Pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2024

May 15, 2024

In December, IMII put out a call on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, Nutrien,…

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IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

Apr 10, 2024

The IMII has added to its consideration of new clean energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry with second phases of…

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SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining

Jan 18, 2024

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) were pleased to co-host a DEMOday…

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IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining

Jan 11, 2024

Supporting indigenous Success in Industry Saskatoon, SK – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce an investment…

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Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024

Jan 8, 2024

New technologies can receive financial support for development and deployment, and be recognized by world-class minerals companies as innovation award…

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Calling All Innovators: IMII looking for ideas to help Saskatchewan’s minerals industry sustainably feed and fuel the world

Dec 13, 2023

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has released its sixth DEMOday list of technology needs requiring…

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IMII funding new virtual mine lab with Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Nov 23, 2023

Providing innovative, engaging and labour market relevant learning to students in Saskatchewan Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation…

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First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production

Oct 4, 2023

Bringing industry and government together to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintain a competitive economy Saskatoon, SK (Canada)…

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IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Sep 26, 2023

Supporting students on their career path for the minerals industry Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII, on behalf of its…

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IMII ramping up consideration of new energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

Jul 31, 2023

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII is pleased to report it is ramping up consideration of new energy-related technologies on behalf…

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Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023

May 18, 2023

#InnovateForThePlanet - #InnovateForCompetitiveness – Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023 Novel technology has the potential to economically…

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IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects

May 17, 2023

#InnovateForThePlanet - #InnovateForCompetitiveness – IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects Both technologies have the potential to reduce fossil…

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Innovators Responded: Six technologies invited to pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2023

Apr 18, 2023

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that five innovative solutions providers have…

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New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experience

Feb 10, 2023

ISAP STEM+ focuses on building mentorship and work experiences developed specifically for Indigenous students in STEM New USask STEM+ program…

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IMII Announces the Appointment of Steve McLellan as New Board Chair

Jan 26, 2023

New board chair brings wealth of governance and strategic experience January 26, 2023 The International Minerals Innovation Institute (“IMII”) announced…

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Calling All Innovators: Help IMII’s Minerals Member Companies Feed and Fuel the World

Jan 9, 2023

January 9, 2023 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has launched its fifth DEMOday search for innovation solutions…

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IMII recruiting new Board Chair for 2023

Oct 6, 2022

IMII is now engaged in a recruitment process for a highly qualified candidate to serve IMII as Board Chair beginning…

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IMII announces 2022/2023 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Sep 13, 2022

Supporting women and Indigenous students on their career path for the minerals industry September 13, 2022 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – International Minerals…

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AES Innovation Challenge winner announced

Sep 7, 2022

Growing Greener Innovations chosen by IMII as winner of inaugural open innovation technology challenge September 7, 2022 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) –…

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IMII unveils new corporate logo

Jul 18, 2022

Uniting the organization under a single identity for its second decade Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute…

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Mining Futures Award Winner Announced

Jul 12, 2022

The Mining Futures Award scholarship, valued at $12,000, is designed to help undergraduate students currently enrolled in one of three…

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IMII announces new technology demonstration project with Ionic Mechatronics

Jun 29, 2022

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that it is proceeding with a technology demonstration project with…

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2S Water is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2022

Jun 21, 2022

Coming out of its most successful DEMOday, IMII is pleased to announce that 2S Water (Edmonton, AB) – developer of…

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IMII’s DEMOday 2022 celebrates a record number of innovation pitches!

May 18, 2022

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has been holding its DEMOday pitch event for innovations of use in Saskatchewan’s minerals…

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Demand for Indigenous potash workers leads to tailor-made training program at Cowessess

Apr 14, 2022

A training program tailor-made for the potash industry and the Indigenous population has celebrated its first graduating class. The course,…

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IMII issues call for applications for the iMpowered scholarship

Apr 14, 2022

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has launched the next call for applications on the iMpowered scholarship for the 2022-2023…

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A polytechnic first: using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve mining processes

Mar 14, 2022

The mining industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as tools to optimize processes, create efficiencies, increase…

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IMII awards $87,000 in scholarships to Saskatchewan students

Feb 17, 2022

International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) believes in diversity and inclusion in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry’s workforce and the future of the…

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IMII celebrates 10 years of innovation

Jan 27, 2022

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Minerals Innovation Institute – IMII, as a unique industry-led…

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IMII adds new industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022

Jan 14, 2022

The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with…

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Innovative Education Program for Mining and First Nations Launches

Jan 10, 2022

January 10th, 2022 officially marks the launch of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining: Cowessess Edition training program, delivered on…

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IMII releases list of industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022

Jan 7, 2022

The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with…

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IMII awards $75,000 to four iMpowered Scholarship recipients

Nov 1, 2021

International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), on behalf of its mineral industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, and Innovation…

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Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches Surge micro-credentials

Oct 18, 2021

Surge micro-credentials, powered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, provide flexible and innovative learning in a growing number of high-demand industries such as…

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IMII releases two reports on energy innovation and potential technologies for lower GHG emissions for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

Oct 4, 2021

On behalf of its minerals industry members, and with the financial support of Western Economic Diversification Canada (now PrairiesCan), the…

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IMII announces special intake of applications for their iMpowered scholarship

Oct 1, 2021

On October 1st, the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is initiating a one-time reopening of the application process for the…

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SIMSA to hire an “Industrial Concierge”

Aug 17, 2021

SIMSA is looking for a person to become our “Industrial Concierge.” Do you know of a great candidate? The full…

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Mitacs and IMII partnership building highly qualified people for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

Jun 29, 2021

Two years ago Mitacs and International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced a partnership to fund student internships to advance research…

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International Minerals Innovation Institute and Saskatchewan Polytechnic announce mining digital upskilling pilot project

Jun 2, 2021

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Saskatchewan Polytechnic digital upskilling pilot project will provide digital skills training to address…

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Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award for 2021

Jun 1, 2021

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is inviting applications for its 2021 DEMOday and Innovation Award. DEMOday 2021 will be…

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iMpowering You to Lead Our Industry

May 3, 2021

The iMpowered scholarship was created to support women and Indigenous students with financial responsibilities for their family, enrolled in science, technology, engineering,…

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Investing in USask’s future leaders of the minerals industry

Apr 9, 2021

By Inalie Portades The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMMI) created the Mining Futures Award to help University of Saskatchewan (USask)…

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Announcing the Alternative Energy Systems Challenge Finalists

Mar 29, 2021

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – IMII is pleased to announce the finalists of the Alternative Energy Systems (AES) Innovation Challenge. Two…

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Cigar Lake project collaboration a high-tech, home-grown win

Jan 29, 2021

By Joanne Paulson Among the greatest innovations in Saskatchewan mining, indeed in uranium mining anywhere on Earth, is the remotely-operated…

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IMII Releases Workforce of the Future Report

Jan 26, 2021

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is excited to announce the release of the Workforce of the Future: Critical Skills in…

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IMII Launches New Projects Aimed at Increasing Indigenous People’s Representation in the Mining and Minerals Industry

Jan 20, 2021

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) today announced the launching of four new projects as part of its Diversity &…

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Year in Review 2020

Jan 13, 2021

Even though COVID-19 put many challenges before us and our partners in 2020, IMII undertook and delivered on several innovation…

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Gender Equity in Mining Works in Saskatchewan

Dec 17, 2020

IMII welcomes the release of the Gender Equity in Mining Works (GEM Works) case studies report on Saskatchewan by the Mining Industry…

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EECOL Electric and SafeBox System Named 2020 Innovation Award Winner by IMII

Dec 2, 2020

EECOL Electric and SafeBox System was named the 2020 Innovation Award winner by the industry members of the International Minerals…

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IMII Announces Finalists for DEMOday 2020

Nov 4, 2020

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce the five finalists who will pitch their innovative solutions to…

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Cultivating the Path Forward – iMpowered Women for the Mining Workforce

Oct 14, 2020

IMII’s minerals industry members are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities in which they operate.…

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IMII’s Alternative Energy Systems Innovation Challenge Officially Launched!

Oct 6, 2020

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is excited to announce the launch of their inaugural Alternative…

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Cultivating the Path Forward – Request for Proposals

Jul 6, 2020

In 2017, International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) established the Diversity & Inclusion Challenge Program within the education and training focus…

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Cultivating the Path Forward – A Renewed Strategy

Jun 30, 2020

IMII is pleased to announce the release of a key document - the 2020–2024 Strategic Plan. IMII is charting a renewed…

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2020 IMII DEMOday and Innovation Award

Jan 6, 2020

The IMII is inviting applications for its 2020 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 21st at the 12th Annual Saskatchewan…

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IMII Announces First Ever Winners of the iMpowered Scholarship Program

Oct 10, 2019

SASKATOON, SK – October 10, 2019: The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is very pleased to announce the first ever…

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