About Us
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. It was founded in 1898.
CIM's 12,000 national members are drawn from every major region of the country. The national membership is augmented by thousands of local members in dozens of coast-to-coast Branches. 10% of CIM members reside outside Canada.
These men and women work in industry, government and academia, and are dedicated to the discovery, production and economics of Canada's minerals, metals, materials and energy resources.
The mission of CIM is to provide leadership, quality services, and value to CIM members through a variety of initiatives including technical forums, publications, professional and social networking opportunities, continuing education, and recognition of excellence programs.
CIM also comprises technical Societies, Divisions and Committees that arrange conferences, meetings and courses, liaise with government departments, commission special volumes and reports, and publish technical papers.