International Minerals Innovation Institute

Exploring the potential for CCS hubs – Part 1

Exploring the potential for CCS hubs – Part 1 An IMII Minerals Innovation Series   In October 2023, the IMII announced that a collaborative project was underway exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs anchored by minerals and power production. A CCS hub is a deep geological reservoir where carbon dioxide (CO2) […]

How the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Embraces Change

How the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Embraces Change The minerals industry is constantly adapting to meet the increasing global demand for critical minerals and other essential resources. In Saskatchewan, cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches are revolutionizing every stage of mining, from exploration and extraction to processing, while maintaining safety, cost-efficiency, and environmental responsibility.  We’re excited to […]

Future-Proofing Extraction: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Mining Future

Future-Proofing Extraction: Paving the Way for a Sustainable Mining Future As global demand for minerals increases, the minerals industry has the opportunity to navigate boosted productivity while upholding environmental and social responsibility. Future-proofing extraction involves adopting methods that enhance efficiency and safety, reduce environmental impact, and remain socially responsible and climate-smart. Let’s take a look […]

How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Improving Mining Safety and Efficiency

How the Fourth Industrial Revolution is Improving Mining Safety and Efficiency Did you know? We’re in the fourth industrial revolution, often referred to as Industry 4.0. The innovative advancements of Industry 4.0 are having a huge impact on the minerals industry’s processes, revolutionizing both safety and efficiency to address the growing world population and the […]

Innovation in the Minerals Industry Driving the Critical Energy Transition

Innovation in the Minerals Industry Driving the Critical Energy Transition Highlights from an interview with Chris Maierhoffer, Principal of Innovation at BHP Most have heard of the energy transition, the process whereby global industries are shifting from fossil fuels to cleaner energy sources. The minerals industry is deeply involved in this transition in two ways:  […]

2024 Canadian Mining Games Results

2024 Canadian Mining Games Results IMII is proud to support this year’s team from the University of Saskatchewan at the 2024 Canadian Mining Games held March 7 – 9 in Sudbury, On.  The USask team competed in 22 events against 10 other universities from across Canada.   The team finished 7th overall, being only 1 point […]

IMII Announces the Winners of the Innovation Award for 2024

IMII Announces the Winners of the Innovation Award for 2024 Coming out of DEMOday2024, IMII is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Innovation Award. This celebrated award recognizes the most innovative technologies emerging from the supply chain for the minerals industry in Saskatchewan. For the first time, IMII handed out two awards – […]

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

Innovators Found – Ten technologies Invited to Pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2024 In December, IMII put out a call on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, Nutrien, and The Mosaic Company, looking for technologies to help sustainably feed and fuel the world. “IMII’s minerals industry members’ interest in the technology […]