International Minerals Innovation Institute

Partnership between Saskatchewan's minerals industry, government, and institutions to facilitate and co-fund Education and Training and Research & Development

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Enhancing mine safety at #UPLift2025! Mosaic & Ionic Mechatronics present the IMII-funded SafeBox lockout-tagout system.

Sept 10, 3:30 | 🎥 https://t.co/y3I3mAtZX8

Proud to support @mosaicincanada & partners in advancing #MiningInnovation & #SafetyFirst.

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Happy Labour Day, everyone! Originally in place to fight for workers' rights in Canada, now we celebrate Labour Day as one last weekend before winter creeps in. Whether you're celebrating at the lake, at a festival, or at home—stay safe and enjoy! #LabourDay #IMII

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Curious about potash mining? Discover the process and its importance in agriculture through this informative video: https://t.co/F45d306Jwp #mining #potash #video

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Mining Dust control is more than a housekeeping issue, it’s a matter of safety and efficiency in Saskatchewan’s potash industry. Learn more: https://t.co/HNhdhPImLF #PotashMining #MiningInnovation #HealthAndSafety #Saskatchewan #IMII #Sustainability

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We bring educators, innovators, and industry together to solve the sector’s toughest challenges. Watch "Powering Sustainability at Jansen" now: https://t.co/fsTprWkoWE #MiningInnovation #IMII #Saskatchewan #FutureOfMining #DigitalTransformation #WorkforceDevelopment

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IMII Solutions Provider Member @SRCnews has added a full-scale laser sorter to its mining industry services, making it the only facility of its kind in Canada. https://t.co/4LaSMv2mb1 #MiningInnovation #OreSorting #Saskatchewan #SRC #IMII #FutureOfMining #MiningTech

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Are you part of an organization that's passionate about shaping the future of mining? At IMII, we bring together mining companies, solution providers, researchers, and educators to develop and deploy innovations. Join us: https://t.co/o53B5M4u4Q #FutureOfMining #IMII

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Innovation isn’t just about great ideas—it’s about implementation. At IMII, we help transform promising concepts into field-ready solutions by connecting innovators with Saskatchewan’s leading mining companies. 👉 Learn how we do it: https://t.co/nO6dXuzOq9
#futureofmining

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The Nutrien School of Mining’s new virtual mine lab is more than cool tech, it’s a training tool for the next generation. There are many training options for careers in mining. See what’s possible: https://t.co/sNRWC2Vlg2 #mining #futureofmining #virtualreality #training

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Allyship in the mining sector is crucial to future success in our industry. We partnered with Jocelyn Peltier-Huntley to create an interdisciplinary Study on Recruitment and Retention of Women in Saskatchewan Engineering and Mining. https://t.co/8VFg2jJiZd #womeninmining #mining

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IMII is proud to support solutions that reduce environmental impact and increase operational efficiency in mines. Learn about some of the sustainability projects we have funded: https://t.co/HSOnVBn5nM #SustainableMining #Mining #FutureofMining #Innovation

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Workforce development is core to a sustainable minerals industry. See how we’re supporting programs at @SaskPolytech , @SIITlive, @NorthlandsColg and more: https://t.co/vZotyyxSLP #mining #miningeducation #workforcedevelopment

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Thank you to all the teams who shared their innovative solutions at DEMOday 2025! Your demonstrations allowed the industry to envision new possibilities for the future of mining.

⏩ We're already looking forward to DEMOday 2026!

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Impact Innovation Award recipient: Renix Inc.!

Their innovation, RenixUIX™, the steady-state ion exchange platform for critical metals recovery and fit-for-use water, is ready to move from concept to practice.

Hear from Renix about their win: https://t.co/xI3DiXzt74

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Impact Innovation Award recipient: Rockford Engineering Inc. with their Live Conveyore Roller Replacement! This solution is now ready to move from concept to practice — an exciting step for Rockford Engineering and the industry!

https://t.co/OO36jDDFkE

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@SaskPolytech hosted their 2025 Girls in Trades and Technology field trip for girls in grades 7 & 8 in partnership with @WIMWiNSK this spring, allowing young girls a chance to see themselves in meaningful skilled trades careers.

Read more: https://t.co/m7npJwNE7y

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Breakthrough Innovation Award recipient: Vital Design Solutions, with their polymer exchanger for exhaust heat recovery. We look forward to seeing the impact of this innovative solution within the Saskatchewan minerals industry!

Hear from them: https://t.co/TYx8Bd3xNT

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Catch our latest case study, STEM+: Building Indigenous Post-secondary Student STEM-Engagement and Career Confidence!

IMII and @usask saw an opportunity to address inequities keeping Indigenous students from engaging with STEM programs. Learn more: https://t.co/OMFAZtPhN2

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IMII infuses the SK minerals industry with innovations that improve diversity, sustainability, safety, and efficiency. We are supported by industry, capacity-builders, supply chain and government. Interested in becoming a supporter? Learn more: https://t.co/nTQtOTpYtb

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Did you catch the DEMOday winners? ( ❇️ = Innovation Award winner):
➡️KGS Group
❇️ Vital Design Solutions Inc.
➡️ RFIDetect
❇️ @RenixUIX
❇️Rockford Engineering Works
➡️@PrairieMachine

Learn more: https://t.co/NjTCJ4D2bY