As we wrap up the 2024 season, we’re reflecting on an incredible fall slate of events, connections, and growth. We kicked off the season with a bang at ICARD 2024 (photo above) drawing 457 attendees—the second-highest turnout in 13 years. The event, organized by CIM and INAP program, featured an in...

CIM Journal is now listed on the Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index. This listing confirms the high quality of the papers in the publication and the valuable contribution they make to the mining, minerals, metals, and petroleum sectors. It also ensures that CIM Journal authors will have...

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in the mining industry, past and present Names to Know The opportunity engineerJean Hutchinson, professor of geological engineering, Queen’s University, and vice-president, Innovative Geomechanics Inc. The investment magnetSabrina Bouchard, senior...

Fostering healthy workplaces As we observe World Mental Health Day 2024, it’s essential to focus on the critical role mental health plays in our workplaces. Creating a supportive environment is more important than ever. This collection of resources offers valuable information, strategies, and suppo...

Mine Evolution wins prestigious award and launches new game updates We’re thrilled to announce that Mine Evolution has been awarded the Silver Medal for Excellence in the 2024 International Serious Play Awards Program, marking another significant achievement for this popular game. The award highlig...

Empowering the next generation: The success of iScientist and the path to CIM CONNECT 2025 The iScientist program, launched at the CIM CONNECT convention in 2022, is an innovative approach to science education. Designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on learning, it encourages students to engage in...

Attention, students! Apply now for CIMF scholarships The CIM Foundation (CIMF) has three scholarships to take advantage of this October:  Stantec Mining Engineering Scholarship for 2nd year students in any facet of the mining industry (1 available)  Jim Popowich Memorial Health and Safety grants ...

Nominations open for 2025 CIM Awards with updated guidelines and changes to presentation format CIM is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious 2025 CIM Awards are now open. This year, we are introducing several updates to enhance the awards process and recognize outstanding achiev...

New CIM conference aims to address current challenges and promote continuous improvement in health and safety practices in mining Go to conference website CIM’s newest society, the Health and Safety Society, is taking its strong and very popular CIM CONNECT conference stream to the next level with...

The fourth edition of CIM’s Capital Projects Symposium will focus on the key elements for successful project development and execution Go to conference website The theme of this year’s edition of the Capital Projects Symposium (CPS) is improving the global track record of capital project delivery ...

Shape the future of tailings management workshops by sharing your insights! This quick survey covers everything from workshop preferences to key focus areas, ensuring that your voice is heard as we look ahead to 2025. Click Here to Complete the Survey ...

CIM staff with CIM President Ian Peatce at the CIM Conference of Metallurgists (COM) 2024 Every year, the CIM Conference of Metallurgists (COM) brings together a diverse group of professionals, academics, and industry leaders to share the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in metallu...

New CIM conference aims to shape the future of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation Go to the conference website This year CIM is hosting a groundbreaking conference on mineral resources and mineral reserves (MRMR). The theme of the inaugural MRMR conference, which will be held from Oct...

CIM Life Member James M. Franklin passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Franklin was a distinguished geoscientist who helped build and advance the knowledge base of Canada’s minerals industry. Franklin served the minerals sector as a geological consultant, educator, author and lecturer, an...

ABOVE: The 7th Mineral Economics Symposium held in Toronto in January 1992. The symposium committee (left to right) Steven Lu, Bruce Jamieson, Steve Kelly, Bernie Haystead, Jane Spooner, Robert Halupka, Mike Jalonen and Bruce Burton | Courtesy of Jane Spooner Celebrating a half century of support f...

Level up your mining knowledge Our industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies, regulations and best practices emerging all the time yet basic concepts remain the same. To stay ahead of the curve, advance your career, or refresh your knowledge, ongoing professional development is crucial...

CIM is pleased to announce the appointment of John Rhind, as the Incoming President-Elect for 2026-2027. In this role Mr. Rhind will work closely with the President and President-Elect to provide direction to CIM, ensuring it continues to be the leading not-for-profit technical society of profession...

Hundreds from the mining, minerals and metals industry donned their finest and came out to cheer on more than 56 individuals and organizations accept their prestigious CIM Awards. New this year! The Indigenous Partnership Award recognizes community and industry working together to deliver an initi...

From unexpected beginnings to pivotal career milestones, Ian Pearce reveals the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his leadership trajectory Ian Pearce, CIM’s 2024-2025 President, brings a wealth of experience in navigating the industry’s complex terrain. His career has seen him transition fr...

One of the positives of the “lockdown” during the COVID-19 pandemic is that it gave us time. Time to remember, reassess, reimagine. In the case of CIM, we emerged with new insight, perspective, and a drive to modernize our look. It’s been decades since we last tweaked our brand. It was time to refle...

The year is still young, but the 2024 mining event calendar is already well under way. We’ve had AME Roundup in Vancouver and PDAC in Toronto, where the best and brightest of the exploration companies gathered and showcased their prospects. It’s not easy—and hasn’t been for quite some time—being an ...

Stuart McTavish, a longtime member of CIM and the Canadian Mineral Processors Society (CMP), has announced that he will be stepping down from his role as CMP Society CIM Council representative. McTavish, president of SF McTavish Consulting Inc., is a graduate of Queen’s University’s Engineering (BSc...

We draw inspiration from our origins and prepare for the future.  A bedrock of the mining community for over a century, CIM is undergoing a transformation. Our organization will unveil a new brand identity in the coming weeks, signifying a commitment to continuing its essential work in a modern and...

CIM has joined the International Council on Minerals and Metals (ICMM) as a new association member, along with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Federation of Chamber of Mines (EFEDCOM) and International Chromium Development Association (ICDA). "I am delighted to welcome CIM, E...

The CIM Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) will take place in person on Sunday, May 12 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. The meeting will feature a summary of the Institute's activities over the past year, audited financial statements, ...

CIM is excited to announce that this year’s prestigious CIM-Caterpillar Awards features over 15 industry awards that celebrate the extraordinary achievements of more than 56 individuals and organizations within the minerals and metals industry. New this year! The Indigenous Partnership Award recogn...

Watch free CIM Academy webinars presented by prominent women in mining Gas Handling Aspects of Radioactive Metal Melting for Nuclear Waste Management - 2023 COM Chair Roki Fukuzawa  The Safety Share: Implementing SmartCap Technology as part of the Torex Fatigue Risk Management Strategy - Emily Tet...

Calling all organizations: Sponsorship opportunity for student mine tour offers recruitment potential and brand exposure CIM Toronto branch is looking for companies and organizations to sponsor 9 or 10 students to participate in the 2024 student mine tour on May 3 to 10, 2024.  The tour will take ...

CIM and Zero Nexus unveil strategic collaboration to advance mining education and sustainability CIM and Zero Nexus jointly announce their collaboration, signifying a pivotal advancement in the delivery of virtual technical content and sustainable practices in the mining industry. This Memorandum ...

The strength and integrity of our community are essential to CIM, and we want to understand when we, as individuals or as an organization, are not living up to these values. Allowing our members and volunteers to submit anonymous reports helps us improve how we operate. In our ongoing efforts to en...

As an organization and a community, CIM is committed to becoming an ally and to encouraging our member companies to always challenge negative assumptions, attitudes and biases within their own company culture so that everyone can achieve their potential. For more information on on how to advance th...

Fill out the survey and help modernize the definition and understanding of the term “mining” while providing insights into job satisfaction within our sector. Surveys are anonymous and aimed at past or present representatives in mining/exploration companies, consulting firms, service providers, sup...

A snapshot of growth, innovation and the power of community CIM’s recently released Impact Report provides an overview of the organization's activities from July to December 2023. The numbers presented within its pages underscore the indispensable contributions of CIM and its dedicated volunteers t...

Congratulations to the 2023 winners of the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society scholarships! Read more...

CIM offers its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and colleagues impacted by the tragic plane crash near Fort Smith, Northwest Territories on January 23 that took the lives of people in transit to the Diavik diamond mine....

Update: This form is now closed for comments. Thank you for your collaboration! Draft CIM Uranium Leading Practice Guidelines available for industry comment The CIM Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (MRMR) Committee develops and defines the standards, leading practices and guidelines that are...

Don MacLean, a lifelong member of CIM and an avid supporter of education and safety in mining, passed away on January 11, 2024. In 2008, he made a generous $100,000 contribution toward the development of Science North's mining and geology centre. Most recently, that dedication extended to sponsorin...

Left to Right: Panel Moderator Gordana Slepcev, COO, Lomiko Metals; Andrew McHardy, Energy Transition and ESG Transformation, KPMG; Monica Ospina, CEO, O Trade; Ed Ho, Independent Consultant CIM Toronto Branch, in collaboration with the CIM Management and Economics Society, hosted the 10th annual R...

“Chris was a natural problem-solver and innovator,” remembers Angela Hamlyn, CIM CEO. "He generously and enthusiastically shared his time, talents and astute insights, mentoring and influencing a multitude of individuals towards the betterment of CIM and our industry. We will feel the loss of this i...

These stories were provided by five of CIM's Industry Partners and originally appeared in the December 2023 - January 2024 issue of CIM Magazine (view it in flip format here). The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum and its Industry Partners share a common goal: to advance respon...

CIM National members, follow these steps to get 15% off. Edumine's unique quiz helps you find which on-demand courses suit you best. Organized according to experience in mining and topic of interest, this 1-minute survey can start you on your learning journey! Take the quiz...

As we remember those in the mining community who have passed away, we would like to extend our condolences to their families and friends. Though they are no longer with us, their work and accomplishments live on. Ladislaus “Largo” Albert Ladislaus “Largo” Albert, 94 years old, passed away peaceful...

Thanks to a collaboration between Science North and The Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), Canadian youth can explore the world of modern mining in a new digital game. Mine Evolution takes gamers into a virtual world where they can collect Earth’s treasures to build mines...

Irena Bauman brings several years of mining experience to her new role as Business Development Manager. Skilled in understanding client needs, developing strategies and focusing on cultivating strong client relationships, her guidance has paved the way for sustainable growth and enduring success. I...

We are excited to announce that MiHR, the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) have partnered again to host the third annual Mining Needs You Virtual Career Fair (VCF) on November 7-8, 2023. Thirty-eight minin...

The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation is developing B.C.’s Critical Minerals Strategy to support the transition to a cleaner economy. The Strategy is intended to guide the sustainable and inclusive development of all areas of BC's critical minerals value chain, including mineral ex...

After more than five years in the making, the CIM Environmental, Social and Governance Guidelines for Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve Estimation (ESG Guidelines) is now available. These guidelines provide good, industry-accepted leading practices for practitioners at all levels of skill and exp...

CIM Knowledge Exchange is marking a milestone. We're celebrating our 50th webinar! Since 2019, we've proudly supported industry practitioners just like you in sharing their invaluable expertise and fostering collaboration, learning and innovation within the CIM community and beyond. CIM Knowledge...

To help celebrate Women’s History Month, we invite you to join us live online on Thursday October 19 to hear Cathy Mulroy speak about what it was like to be one first women in the mining industry since World War II. Register here for the webinar “Mulroy’s View: A Memoir” Also, take advantage of N...

CIM launches new cloud-based mentorship program A renewed mentorship program from CIM is now available to CIM National members. The CIM Mentorship Program exists to connect newer generations of mining professionals with those more experienced in the industry to provide guidance at the beginning of ...