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

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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 kilogram per hour test Clean Tech Inverter with Acceleware Ltd. to continue to validate the … IMII Adds to its Consideration of New Energy Technologies for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

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When the Saskatchewan minerals industry encounters a challenge, it has an impressive tendency to turn it into an opportunity for growth and improvement. Here are the main challenges and opportunities our minerals industry is facing today. Technological Change in the Minerals Industry Minerals operations in Saskatchewan and globally are faced with the opportunity to embrace … The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers

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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 of developing new assets. Reduce risks and improve safety. Improve asset productivity. Improve sustainability performance … The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry is Full of Innovative Problem Solvers

You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII

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The minerals industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, both on a global scale and right here in Saskatchewan. Embracing cutting-edge innovations, this sector is now at the forefront of change. The infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, sustainability initiatives, and a host of other breakthrough technologies is reshaping the industry and propelling it into a … You Can’t Solve New Problems With Old Solutions: Innovation at IMII

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

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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 and 20th for the students of the University of Saskatchewan in … SIMSA, IMII, and Partners Further Culture of Innovation in Saskatchewan Mining

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

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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 is leveraging the power of virtual reality to enable the Indigenous participants … IMII funding Virtual Reality Equipment for Morris Interactive’s Indigenous Pre-employment program for potash mining

Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024

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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, to apply to pitch their innovative solutions – equipment, … Applications open for IMII’s DEMOday and Innovation Award 2024

The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

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Technological advancement is at the heart of the minerals industry, especially in Saskatchewan. We are rich in mining resources, so it’s only natural that we would become a hub for the innovation that drives the industry forward globally. Here in Saskatchewan, we’re seeing and supporting emerging technologies such as autonomous and tele-remote systems, virtual reality … The Role of Technology and Virtual Reality in Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

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

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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 and Nutrien. “IMII’s minerals industry members’ interest in the technology development opportunities afforded by DEMOday continues to grow … Calling All Innovators: IMII looking for ideas to help Saskatchewan’s minerals industry sustainably feed and fuel the world

Land Acknowledgement

IMII’s office is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. Treaty 6 encompasses the lands of the Cree, Dakota, Nakota, Saulteaux (SO-TOE) and the Homeland of the Métis Nation. We pay our respect to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our enduring relationship with one another and recognize the importance of reconciliation in building a shared future.

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