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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

Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023

#InnovateForThePlanet – #InnovateForCompetitiveness – Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023 Novel technology has the potential to economically capture waste heat from dryers and other sources in minerals operations and be re-used to improve energy efficiencies and lower GHG emissions Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – Coming out of DEMOday2023, IMII is pleased to announce that Extract Extract Energy is IMII’s Innovation Award Winner for 2023

IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects

#InnovateForThePlanet – #InnovateForCompetitiveness – IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects Both technologies have the potential to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions in minerals operations Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – IMII (International Minerals Innovation Institute) is pleased to announce that it will be undertaking two new innovative energy technology projects in association IMII announces two new innovative energy technology projects

Innovators Responded: Six technologies invited to pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2023

Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is pleased to announce that five innovative solutions providers have been invited to pitch their technologies to the 5th DEMOday being held today in association with the 15th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. This year’s invitees focus on advanced chemicals, emissions reductions, energy efficiency Innovators Responded: Six technologies invited to pitch at IMII’s DEMOday 2023

New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experience

ISAP STEM+ focuses on building mentorship and work experiences developed specifically for Indigenous students in STEM New USask STEM+ program connects Indigenous students with mentors, career experiences – News – University of Saskatchewan

IMII Announces the Appointment of Steve McLellan as New Board Chair

New board chair brings wealth of governance and strategic experience January 26, 2023 The International Minerals Innovation Institute (“IMII”) announced today the appointment of Steve McLellan, IDC.D as independent chair of its board of directors. McLellan has 40 years’ experience of serving on boards and acting as CEO of associations in the province, most notably IMII Announces the Appointment of Steve McLellan as New Board Chair

Calling All Innovators: Help IMII’s Minerals Member Companies Feed and Fuel the World

January 9, 2023 Saskatoon, SK (Canada) – The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has launched its fifth DEMOday search for innovation solutions to the needs of its minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien. Following last year’s successful invitation – which saw a record number of applicants and pitch selections in response to 18 technology Calling All Innovators: Help IMII’s Minerals Member Companies Feed and Fuel the World