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

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 minerals industry has the opportunity to continue providing those minerals while focusing on environmental stewardship. Sustainability Sustainable Mining Practices in Saskatchewan: Supporting Economic Growth and Environmental Stewardship

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 of society. As we step into a more conscious, sustainable The Importance of Saskatchewan’s Innovation Ecosystem to the Minerals Industry

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

How the Mineral Industry is Changing in 2023

When you think of the minerals industry, what do you see? Is it dark, dull, earthen? Well, we’re here to assure you that this is a misrepresentation of the amazing things happening in the industry today. We see a present and future filled with innovation, technology, safety, efficiency, and a stellar workforce. This isn’t just How the Mineral Industry is Changing in 2023

The Importance of the Mineral Industry in Canada

The Canadian minerals industry is very important to our national economy. Canada produced 60 minerals and metals in 2021 at almost 200 mines and 6,500 gravel, sand, and stone quarries. People have been mining in Canada for centuries, so we have had ample time to perfect our practices and processes. Our established practices and natural The Importance of the Mineral Industry in Canada

Automation in the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry

The minerals industry in Saskatchewan is an important one. We produce two very key minerals here: potash and uranium. In fact, Saskatchewan has the largest potash industry in the world, accounting for ⅓ of the world’s annual production! This industry, like many others, is facing new trends of automation and digitization. Automation brings with it Automation in the Saskatchewan Minerals Industry

Education & Diversity Highlight

The Digital Transformation in Potash Mining Program IMII strongly believes in education and diversity, both key motivations behind the decision to fund the creation of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining education program. The program, developed by Morris Interactive, is a ten-week course that helps First Nations, Metis, and Inuit students develop the competences to Education & Diversity Highlight