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CIM’s Role in Canada’s Mining Industry and Beyond
CIM develops industry standards and guidelines used across the Canadian and global mining sectors. These documents support transparent, consistent, and technically sound reporting and practice.
We offer resources that support lifelong professional development.
- Continuing professional development hours (CPDs)
- Technical papers, proceedings and books
- On-demand webinars through CIM Academy
- Live short courses and technical sessions at all CIM events
- Insights on emerging technologies, safety, and other issues within the mining and extractive sectors through CIM Magazine and CIM Journal
CIM in Canada and Worldwide
CIM fosters a national community of practice — OneCIM — through our branches and technical societies. This connected network supports collaboration, mentorship, and the exchange of best practices across Canada’s mining ecosystem.
Internationally, CIM represents Canada within leading partnerships that reinforce our global contributions and technical leadership:
- Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF)
- Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO)
- Global Mineral Professionals Alliance (GMPA)
- International Council on Minerals & Metals (ICMM)
- Mining Association of Canada (MAC)
- Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR)
Our Commitment
CIM is dedicated to championing responsible and sustainable mining through global collaboration and innovation. Together, we advance technical excellence, foster inclusion, and strengthen Canada’s leadership in the future of mining.
