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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 development opportunities afforded by DEMOday continues to grow year after year,” says Innovators Found – Ten technologies Invited to Pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2024

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 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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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 enhance student and industry learning. The rapid evolution of IMII funding new virtual mine lab with Saskatchewan Polytechnic

First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production

Bringing industry and government together to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maintain a competitive economy Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) and Government of Saskatchewan are pleased to announce that a collaborative study is underway exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage (CCS) hubs anchored by minerals and First of its kind study underway in Saskatchewan exploring the potential for carbon capture and storage hubs for minerals and power production

IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

Supporting students on their career path for the minerals industry Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII, on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, The Mosaic Company and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the recipients of its iMpowered scholarship – ten students are receiving scholarships totaling $125,000. The IMII announces 2023/2024 iMpowered scholarship recipients

IMII ramping up consideration of new energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The IMII is pleased to report it is ramping up consideration of new energy-related technologies on behalf of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Fission Uranium, Mosaic and Nutrien. Coming out of DEMOday 2023, IMII has invited Extract Energy Inc. and Solex Thermal Science Inc. to submit Demonstrating Innovations proposals to help advance IMII ramping up consideration of new energy technologies for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry