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A training program tailor-made for the potash industry and the Indigenous population has celebrated its first graduating class. The course, called Digital Transformation in Potash Mining: Cowessess Edition, was designed after potash companies said they were having trouble recruiting Indigenous employees. The students are considered employment-ready after eight weeks of classroom instruction in Cowessess followed … Demand for Indigenous potash workers leads to tailor-made training program at Cowessess

The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) has launched the next call for applications on the iMpowered scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarship is designed for women inclusive of those identifying as female, and for Indigenous people (any gender), who are pursuing a post-secondary program relevant to mining, want to work in the Saskatchewan … IMII issues call for applications for the iMpowered scholarship

The mining industry is increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as tools to optimize processes, create efficiencies, increase production and enhance decision-making. Over the past two years Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Digital Integration Centre of Excellence (DICE), Saskatchewan’s first and only Technology Access Centre (TAC), has been working with Cameco on an applied research project … A polytechnic first: using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve mining processes

Today marks the 10th anniversary of the creation of the International Minerals Innovation Institute – IMII, as a unique industry-led innovation supporting network for Saskatchewan’s minerals industry. IMII was created through a collaborative effort between the provincial government, minerals companies and post-secondary institutions to build innovation capacity for mining generally and the potash and uranium … IMII celebrates 10 years of innovation

The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. Seven new categories have been added to the list of industry innovation needs. For 2022, innovative ideas or solutions are being sought in the following areas: Technologies/instrumentation … IMII adds new industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022

January 10th, 2022 officially marks the launch of the Digital Transformation in Potash Mining: Cowessess Edition training program, delivered on Cowessess First Nation. Twelve students – 4 female and 8 male – will embark on their new journey towards building a career in potash mining, utilizing this course as a springboard. The first 8-week classroom … Innovative Education Program for Mining and First Nations Launches

The IMII is inviting applications for its 2022 DEMOday and Innovation Award being held on April 25th in association with the 14th Annual Saskatchewan Mining Supply Chain Forum. New this year – IMII’s minerals industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, have submitted technology needs that could be met by suppliers, inventors, start-ups, and … IMII releases list of industry innovation needs for DEMOday 2022

International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII), on behalf of its mineral industry members – BHP, Cameco, Mosaic and Nutrien, and Innovation Saskatchewan, are pleased to announce the winners of the iMpowered Scholarship Program, awarding $75,000 for the 2021-2022 academic year. iMpowered was created to support women and Indigenous students with financial responsibilities for their family and … IMII awards $75,000 to four iMpowered Scholarship recipients

Surge micro-credentials, powered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, provide flexible and innovative learning in a growing number of high-demand industries such as business, technology and more. Sask Polytech is working with leading industry partners to develop Surge micro-credentials to give learners the skills they need to fast-track their careers, and employers the skilled workforce to power their … Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches Surge micro-credentials