International Minerals Innovation Institute

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 […]

Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023

#InnovateForThePlanet – #InnovateForCompetitiveness – Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023 Novel technology has the potential to economically capture waste heat from dryers and other sources in minerals operations and be re-used to improve energy efficiencies and lower GHG emissions Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – Coming out of DEMOday2023, IMII is pleased to announce that […]

IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects

#InnovateForThePlanet – #InnovateForCompetitiveness – IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects Both technologies have the potential to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in minerals operations Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – IMII (International Minerals Innovation Institute) is pleased to announce that it will be undertaking two new innovative energy technology projects in association […]

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

Innovators Responded: Six technologies invited to pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2023 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that five innovative solutions providers have been invited to pitch their technologies to the 5th DEMOday being held today in association with the 15th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. […]