The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM) has launched The Innovation & Technology Society (ITS) to unite innovators and companies across the mining value chain.
At the heart of the initiative, launched at the CIM CONNECT in Montreal earlier this month, is the drive to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the industry鈥檚 most pressing challenges, CIM said.
ITS is a call to action stemming from CIM鈥檚 latest strategic planning efforts inspired by conversations聽across the mining industry with those who are dissatisfied with the current pace of innovation and the loss of value this represents.
鈥淭hrough ITS, we can help make the Canadian minerals, metals, and energy sectors more competitive, relevant, sustainable, and responsible,鈥� ITS chair Laura Mottola said in a news release. 鈥淲e need industry partners, vendors, manufacturers, researchers, government, and community leaders who are committed to this cause.鈥�
ITS will work with all CIM societies and branches and other industry organizations to catalyze connections across the value chain and all facets of the industry. While the scope of ITS is still being defined, Mottola said the focus is聽technological and business process innovations.
鈥淚TS will support CIM鈥檚 mission to advance knowledge and leading practices in Canada鈥檚 minerals and metals industry by bringing together key players to address major challenges through innovative ideas, new technologies, and collaborative solutions,鈥� said CIM CEO Angela Hamlyn.
鈥淭he impact of this new society will be seen through meaningful collaborations that lead to positive outcomes for everyone involved.鈥�
Early discussions for the ITS executive will include shaping the first ITS symposium in 2026 and determining the focus and methodology the society will take to achieve its mission, CIM said.