IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry
IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry The IMII has added to its consideration of new clean energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry with second phases of two projects completed in 2023 and the launch of a new project. The three projects are: Designing and building of a 100 […]
The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers
The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers Photo of SafeBox™ in action Like any industry, the minerals industry is facing growth and adapting to challenges all the time. However, the minerals industry is unique in its embrace of these challenges and calls for growth, seeking to: Reduce operating costs and the costs […]
SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining
SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association (SIMSA) were pleased to co-host a DEMOday 2024 Launch event on January 18, 2024, the first of three days centred on innovation in mining. A mining hackathon followed on January 19th […]
Investing in Innovation for Sustainability
Investing in Innovation for Sustainability IMII – Working to expand the technological base for clean power and heat in the minerals industry The IMII is the innovation supporting network for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry, including its world class potash industry. Since 2021, IMII has been part of the industry’s efforts in finding low carbon solutions to […]
You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII
You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII Photo credit: BHP, Jansen project. The first instance of mechanized shaft sinking in the world, where BHP worked with partners to leverage the latest technology and innovative solutions while constructing two 1,000-metre deep shafts to access the underground ore body at Jansen. The minerals […]
IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining
IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining Supporting indigenous Success in Industry Saskatoon, SK – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce an investment of $11,000 to fund the purchase of Virtual Reality equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program, Digital Transformation in Potash Mining. The program […]
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 […]
