International Minerals Innovation Institute

IDEATE 2024 – June 19, 2024

IDEATE 2024 June 19, 2024 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Saskatoon Inn, 2002 Airport Drive, Saskatoon, SK   IMII is hosting IDEATE 2024 on June 19th with IMII’s minerals company and post-secondary and research institutions members.  IDEATE is an opportunity to engage together to learn about and discuss problem areas identified by the minerals industry […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients Supporting students on their career path for the minerals industry Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII, on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, The Mosaic Company and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the recipients of its iMpowered scholarship – ten students […]

Sustainable Mining Practices in Saskatchewan: Supporting Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship

Sustainable Mining Practices in Saskatchewan: Supporting Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship ​ Cameco’s McArthur River mine Saskatchewan mining practices are top-tier when it comes to sustainability—in fact, we have adopted some of the most sustainable technologies, practices, and systems in the world. As leading global producers of key minerals like potash and uranium, the Saskatchewan […]

The Importance of Saskatchewan’s Innovation Ecosystem to the Minerals Industry

The Importance of Saskatchewan’s Innovation Ecosystem to the Minerals Industry Minerals and metals have been providing people with materials and tools to feed and shelter people, grow communities and power industry. From the ancient versions of light and heat sources to the modern technologies and applications of today, minerals have continued to be the foundation […]

IMII: At the Centre of the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry’s Innovation Ecosystem

The International Minerals Innovation Institute’s goal is to advance innovations that matter to the minerals industry in Saskatchewan. It does so by stewarding innovation development from ideation to demonstration with and for its minerals industry members. IMII is unique in that it focuses on innovation and sustainability not only for technology development but workforce development […]