Metal Mining Society
About Us
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), founded in 1898, is the leading technical society of professionals associated with the Canadian mineral industry. The members of CIM come from industry, government and academia, all dedicated to the discovery, production, utilization and economics of minerals, metals, and petroleum in an environmentally responsible manner.
On April 22, 1946, the council of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum formally approved the unanimous recommendation of metal mining members, authorizing formation of the Metal Mining Division.
The driving force behind formation of the new Division was Professor Leigh W. Bladon. He was affectionately dubbed "father" of the division. Mr Harry L. Roscoe, Vice-President and General Manager of Noranda Mines was the first Chairman of the Division. Mr. Ralph D. Parker, General Superintendent of International Nickel Company of Canada served as the first Vice-President.
The Division was established to serve the needs of a growing membership of underground and open pit mine operations and technical personnel within CIM. The Metal Mining Division is now one of six societies and five division making up CIM.
Mandate
The Metal Mining Division exists to Assist and Promote the Continued Growth of Mining in Canada By:
- Promoting and facilitating the exchange of information and data on all subjects related to the Mining industry.
- Educating the public on the many aspects of the Mining industry.
- Promoting Mining as a positive, growing and dynamic industry with many exciting opportunities.
Structure
The Metal Mining Division consists of three primary groups: Executive Committee, Members at Large, and General Members.
The Executive Committee consists of five people elected annually by the general membership at the Annual Meeting: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Past Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer.
The Executive Committee is responsible for the financial and business affairs of the Division to ensure that the objectives of the Division Mandate are met. The Executive Committee annually nominates General Members for the Metal Mining Division Awards Committee and to participate as liaison with various CIM Committees.
Members-at-Large are a group of approximately ten General Members, appointed by the Executive Committee to provide advice and assistance to the Executive Committee.
General Members are CIM members who have designated membership in the Metal Mining Division as part of their membership in the overall body.
Any current Metal Mining Division members who are interested in getting more involved in supporting the Division or acting as a Member-at-Large are encouraged to contact one of the Executive Committee listed below.
Current Executive Committee
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Chair
Eric Hinton, P.Eng.
Hintec Enterprises Limited
P.O. Box 147536 Discovery Road
Red Lake, ON, P0V 2M0
Tel: (807) 727-1915
E-mail: ehinton@goredlake.com
Vice Chair
Martin Drennan, P. Eng.
Python Mining Consultants Inc.
37 Spruceside Ave.
Hamilton, ON, L8P 3Y2
Tel: (905) 540-1432
Fax: (905) 540-1136
E-mail: martindrennan@sympatico.ca
Secretary
Charles Graham
Camiro
935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON, P3E 2C6
Tel: (705) 673-6595
Fax: (705) 671-6606
E-mail: mining@camiro.com
Treasurer
Bill McNeil
Senior Mining Engineer
Scotia Capital, Corporate Banking - Mining
Scotia Plaza, 28th Floor
40 King Street West
Toronto, ON, M5W 2X6
Tel: (416) 866-4335
Fax: (416) 866-2010
E-mail: wmcneil@scotiacapital.ca
Past Chair
Carol Plummer
Agnico Eagle
Project Manager - Laronde 2 Project
2 Rte 395
Cadillac, QC, J0Y 2E0
Fax: (819) 759-3663
E-mail: carol.plummer@agnico-laronde.com
Awards Committee
The Metal Mining Division established an Awards Committee, composed of members of the Division, to solicit and recommend to the Executive Committee and CIM Council, nomination for various awards, honours and positions including:
- Metal Mining Award - awarded annually by the Metal Mining Division to a deserving member of the Division.
- Distinguished Lecturer
- CIM Fellowship Award
- President Elect of the Institute
CIM Committee
The Metal Mining Division regularly designates members to participate in various CIM committees to represent the views of the Division and to provide liaison between the Division and the Committees. Division representatives serve on the following CIM committees:
- Education and Student Essay Competition Committees
- Annual General Meeting Organising Committee
- Membership Committee
- International Committee
- Exchange of Info (includes - Bulletins, Publications, Peer Review, CIM-MMD Website Maintenance
Conferences and Meetings
The Metal Mining Division promotes technical dialogue among its members through meetings at various venues:
Mine Operators Conference
The Metal Mining Division sponsors this conference every two years in a mining community. The conference focuses on all aspects of the mining industry and is designed primarily as an opportunity for technical and operations personnel from around the world to interact with each other, and to facilitate exchange of ideas and experiences. The Division selects the host site and provides financial and technical support to the organizing committee.
Annual General Meeting
The AGM, Canada's largest mining convention, features technical sessions, an industrial trade exhibition, and social events. The Metal Mining Division is an active participant in setting and arranging the technical program for each convention. Members of the Division assist with organizing other aspect of the AGM as well.
Branch Meetings
CIM has local Branches in mining centers and major cities across Canada, sponsoring a variety of technical and social activities. Members of the Metal Mining Division are active participants in these local branches.
Membership
The Metal Mining Division has a diverse membership across Canada, and in other countries, representing many facets of the mining industry including project development, open pit and underground mining operations, education, and finance. Any active member of the CIM may join the Metal Mining Division. For more information see the membership page.
A CIM Memberhip in the Metal Mining Division will connect you with an extensive organization of mineral industry professionals, and will provide you with the access to information and know how that will help you achieve success.
There are separate application forms for individuals and corporations. Send your completed membership application by E-mail, fax, or mail to:
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
3400 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Suite 1210
Montreal, Quebec H3Z 3B8
Tel: (514) 939-2710 - Fax: (514)939-3714
Email: membership@cim.org
Contact us
Metal Mining Division Email: mmd@cim.org