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IMII Launches Workforce Development Challenge to Strengthen Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry Talent Pipeline

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The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for its Workforce Development Challenge Program, an initiative designed to address urgent and emerging labour market needs in Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. Saskatchewan is home to world-leading mining operations and globally critical minerals such as potash and uranium. However, the sector faces significant challenges … IMII Launches Workforce Development Challenge to Strengthen Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry Talent Pipeline

IMII Partners with Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley to Drive Positive Change through Allyship within the Minerals Industry

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New study and Active Allies course offer innovative approaches to gender equity and workplace inclusion The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is proud to announce the release of a pioneering allyship study led by Dr. Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley, a mechanical engineer and interdisciplinary researcher. The study tackles the persistent barriers of discrimination and harassment that impact … IMII Partners with Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley to Drive Positive Change through Allyship within the Minerals Industry

Celebrating USask’s Success at the 2025 Canadian Mining Games!

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PrairiesCan provides nearly $900,000 to Prairie polytechnics’ P2INACLE

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PrairiesCan invests $899,500 in Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems (P2INACLE) February 26, 2025 – PrairiesCan is investing $899,500 into the Prairie Polytechnic Innovation Network Accelerating Commercialization for Local Ecosystems (P2INACLE). P2INACLE will drive social, economic and technological innovation across western Canada by providing businesses access to polytechnic facilities, equipment and research expertise. P2INACLE … PrairiesCan provides nearly $900,000 to Prairie polytechnics’ P2INACLE

Meet Saskatchewan, Global Energy And Mining Powerhouse

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Published on Forbes.com – Meet Saskatchewan, Global Energy And Mining Powerhouse Located in the heart of Canada, the province of Saskatchewan has the resources needed to help ensure food and energy security for generations. Saskatchewan is one of the only jurisdictions in the world that sustainably produces crude oil, natural gas, helium, potash, uranium, gold … Meet Saskatchewan, Global Energy And Mining Powerhouse

IMII Executive Director – Position Details

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IMII Wraps Up Successful Technology Demo with Ionic Mechatronics to Enhance Workplace Safety in the Minerals Industry

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SafeBox System Demonstration Showcases Major Leap in Lockout-Tagout Efficiency and Safety The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of an innovative technology demonstration project with Ionic Mechatronics, featuring their cutting-edge SafeBox lockout-tagout system. This collaboration highlights the potential of the SafeBox to transform safety practices within the minerals industry … IMII Wraps Up Successful Technology Demo with Ionic Mechatronics to Enhance Workplace Safety in the Minerals Industry

Building Active Allies in Mining

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A course that began as a research project seeks to empower mining professionals to develop allyship skills and foster inclusivity Published in CIM magazine For the first 13 years of her career in the mining industry, Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley, a professional mechanical engineer, was often the only woman in the room. This stark reality sparked her … Building Active Allies in Mining

IMII Board Announces Retirement of Executive Director Al Shpyth and Launches Search for Successor

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The Board of Directors of the International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) announced today that Al Shpyth, the organization’s Executive Director, will retire effective June 30, 2025, after eight years of exemplary service. “Al has been a transformative leader for IMII, and his contributions have been pivotal to our success over the past eight years. His … IMII Board Announces Retirement of Executive Director Al Shpyth and Launches Search for Successor

SMR Applications for the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Industry

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Unlocking Clean Energy: IMII Releases Study on Small Modular Reactors for Saskatchewan’s Minerals Sector  The potential exists for using small modular reactors to meet clean heat and power requirements in Saskatchewan’s mining and minerals industry  The IMII is pleased to unveil its study on the potential applications of small modular reactors (SMRs) in providing clean … SMR Applications for the Saskatchewan Mining and Minerals Industry

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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