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Meet IMII’s 2026 Scholarship Recipients: Celebrating the Future of Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

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A visit underground with her father. A radio program exploring how everyday items are made. A new beginning in Canada. For IMII’s 2026 scholarship recipients, the paths into Saskatchewan’s minerals industry are as varied as the careers they hope to build. This year, IMII is proud to celebrate seven students who are committed to shaping … Meet IMII’s 2026 Scholarship Recipients: Celebrating the Future of Saskatchewan’s Minerals Industry

IMII Awards $46,000 in Scholarships to Future Mining and Minerals Leaders

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The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) is investing in the next generation of Saskatchewan’s mining and minerals workforce, awarding seven scholarships totaling $46,000, to students pursuing education and careers in the sector for the 2026/2027 academic year. The awards include five IMII Rockstar Scholarships, the UEC Northerner IMII Rockstar Scholarship, and the Al Shpyth Scholarship … IMII Awards $46,000 in Scholarships to Future Mining and Minerals Leaders

AI4SafeMines Student Competition: Global Finals Results are in

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Student innovators from around the world bring AI-powered mine safety solutions to Saskatoon The AI4SafeMines Student Competition Global Finals led by International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) took place on September 24, 2026, during the ISSA Mining Safety Conference in Saskatoon, with Team TS^2 being selected as the competition winner. “The AI4SafeMines Student Competition showcased incredible … AI4SafeMines Student Competition: Global Finals Results are in

IMII’s DEMOday 2025 Showcases Leading Innovation for Saskatchewan’s Mining Industry

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The International Minerals Innovation Institute (IMII) welcomed innovators, industry leaders, and stakeholders to DEMOday 2025 today in Saskatoon, where cutting-edge technologies were presented to meet the evolving needs of Saskatchewan’s potash and uranium sectors. Chosen from an open call addressing 20 identified technology needs — from waste heat recovery to machine learning and water treatment … IMII’s DEMOday 2025 Showcases Leading Innovation for Saskatchewan’s Mining Industry

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 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

Mining for Innovation: How Technology is Transforming Resource Discovery

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Insights from an interview with Camilo Trouw, Manager Exploration, BHP. As increasingly complex mining conditions and growing demand for critical minerals collide, mining companies must be willing to innovate. Companies like BHP that prioritize the testing, collaboration and integration of technologies are the future of the minerals industry. Read on for insights from BHP’s Manager … Mining for Innovation: How Technology is Transforming Resource Discovery

Innovation in Mining Education: How Education Keeps Up With Industry

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The minerals industry does not stand still; it is always moving, changing and improving. With this ever-changing landscape, educational institutions must constantly update their methods and curriculums to educate students on advanced, emerging processes and technologies. We were pleased to chat with a few representatives from our organization and others to provide insights into how … Innovation in Mining Education: How Education Keeps Up With Industry

The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Innovation Ecosystem

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Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. In today’s interconnected world, progress relies on collaboration between governments, businesses, educational institutions, entrepreneurs, and more! This collective network, working together to drive new ideas and solutions, is known as the innovation ecosystem. This ecosystem drives groundbreaking advancements in the Saskatchewan minerals industry by fostering collaboration and encouraging knowledge and … The Saskatchewan Minerals Industry Innovation Ecosystem

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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