W. R. Dengler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, in Aurora, Ontario, at the age of 84. He was a true mining industry pioneer and record-setting aviator with an unyielding spirit. Bob lived a life brimming with adventure and accompl...

Celebrating diversity, heritage, and innovation in June June is a month rich with meaning, reflection, and celebration. Each observance resonates with the values that drive the mining, minerals and materials industry toward a more inclusive, innovative, and sustainable future. Honouring history an...

Meet Ben Scott: A Canadian Young Mining Leader Award-winner making an impact on the industry Despite growing up with an exploration geologist as a father, Ben Scott did not plan to follow a similar career path. “I’ve always been very passionate about soils but decided I wanted to do something a bit...

Meet Hannah Lang: A Canadian Young Mining Leader Award-winner making an impact on the industry There is often a tension between the desire for different outcomes and the willingness to make that change possible. Growing up in Massachusetts, Hannah Lang saw it play out first-hand, as people were rea...

Meet Annabelle Rioux: A Canadian Young Mining Leader Award-winner making an impact on the industry Growing up in a family in the mining industry, Annabelle Rioux saw first-hand the impact that people in the industry can make​​. “My family inspired me,” she said. “[They made] me feel like we can mak...

Meet Chad Sorba: A Canadian Young Mining Leader Award-winner making an impact on the industry When Chad Sorba was in university, he was still unsure what career path his post-secondary studies would take him down. He took a friend’s advice and enrolled in an introductory geology class. “I took that...

A celebration of Canada’s mining story Mining Week 2025 (May 12-18) shines a spotlight on the people, innovation, and impact of Canada’s mining industry. From classrooms to communities, this national celebration brings attention to how mining powers our everyday lives—and our future. Educating fut...

Hundreds from the mining, minerals and metals industry donned their finest and came out last night to see more than 70 individuals and organizations accept their prestigious CIM Awards. This year saw a record-breaking number of nominations. CIM is proud to showcase the achievements of this highly e...

The Innovation and Technology Society of CIM (ITS) was launched at CIM CONNECT in Montreal in early May to unite innovators and companies across the mining value chain. At the heart of this initiative is the drive to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the industry’s most pressin...

Candace MacGibbon: Charting a collaborative course for Canadian mining Candace MacGibbon recently stepped into the role of President of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), bringing with her over 30 years of experience in the mining sector. With a deep-rooted connectio...

Mental Health Week 2025 theme: Unmasking mental health As we recognize Mental Health Week across Canada, this year’s theme, “Unmasking Mental Health,” encourages us to look beyond outward appearances and foster genuine conversations about mental well-being in the workplace and beyond. Promoting me...

CIM is proud to announce the appointment of Randy Smallwood as its Incoming President-Elect. A respected leader in Canada’s mining sector, Smallwood will officially take on the role of CIM President in May 2027, following Candace MacGibbon (2025–2026) and John Rhind (2026–2027). In this role, Small...

Attention, students! Apply now for CIMF scholarships The CIM Foundation (CIMF) has four scholarships to take advantage of this April:  Caterpillar and its Canadian Dealers Scholarship for 3rd year ungraduate students in the field of mining engineering in Canada (1 available) Dr. David S. Robertso...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John T. Postle, a distinguished mining engineer whose contributions have profoundly shaped the global mining industry. Born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, Mr. Postle's career was marked by exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and a commitm...

Do you have an idea for a webinar that would be appropriate for educating the CIM membership community and the broader mining industry? If so, we invite you to contribute a webinar proposal and collaborate with us to deliver high quality education and training through our CIM Knowledge Exchange webi...

Watch free CIM Academy webinars presented by prominent women in mining Managing the Hidden Risks of Mine Waste Facilities - Karen Chovan, Rosemary Niechcial, Zoe Coull  Gas Handling Aspects of Radioactive Metal Melting for Nuclear Waste Management - Roki Fukuzawa  The Safety Share: Implementing S...

The CIM Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) will take place in person on Sunday, May 4, 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. The meeting will feature a summary of the Institute's activities over the past year, audited financial stateme...

Dany Bélanger and Mélanie LaRoche-Boisvert talk about what to expect at CIM’s premier conference CIM CONNECT 2025, CIM’s annual convention, being held this year in Montreal from May 4 to 7, will offer three days of immersive learning and knowledge sharing, enhanced by professional development cours...

The 57th annual Canadian Mineral Processors Conference attracted 665 delegates to Ottawa, January 20 to 23 Hosted by CIM’s Canadian Mineral Processors Society (CMP), the annual conference’s technical program featured 33 papers organized under the themes of flotation/ beneficiation; flowsheets and e...

As an organization and a community, CIM is committed to becoming an ally and to encouraging our member companies to always challenge negative assumptions, attitudes and biases within their own company culture so that everyone can achieve their potential. For more information on on how to advance th...

Above: John Starkey with CIM Past President Michael Winship A distinguished mining engineer who graduated from the University of Toronto in 1961, John Starkey dedicated his career to advancing the field of mineral processing. He began his career with 12 years of experience in Canadian mills, honing...

Update: This form is now closed for comments. Thank you for your collaboration! Draft CIM Leading Practice Guidelines for the Reporting of Diamond Exploration Results, Resources and Reserves, Specific to Primary Diamond Deposits available for industry comment The CIM Mineral Resource and Mineral R...

These stories were provided by two of CIM's Industry Partners and originally appeared in the December 2024 - January 2025 issue of CIM Magazine (view it in flip format here). CIM and its corporate partners share a common goal: to advance responsible and sustainable mineral extraction in Canada and ...

Ameni Ben Ammar With over 18 years of experience, Ameni has built a career rooted in driving growth and operational excellence across industries like mining, healthcare, IT, and aerospace. As a CPA, she has had the privilege of managing multi-million-dollar budgets, leading due diligence for Series...

As part of our ongoing commitment to the CIM community and the wider minerals, metals, and energy industries, CIM is introducing significant changes for 2025. A strategic shift for committees and societies With the release of our new strategic plan, we set out to ensure that CIM’s committees and s...

The 2025 – 2028 CIM Strategic Plan is the result of months of reflection and stakeholder interviews. It embodies the experiences and insights of our volunteers, staff and the community we serve. Together, we identified three priority initiatives: Embrace innovation and excellence: Stand as the def...

As many of you are aware, CIM has spent much of 2024 developing a new Strategic Plan. Central to this process was a thorough review of our bylaws and governance. These initiatives recognize that achieving our strategic objectives, especially vis-à-vis operational excellence, requires vibrant societ...

2024 was a dynamic year for CIM's student members! We were thrilled to welcome Neal Young to the CIM National team as our dedicated Student Engagement Specialist. Neal has been actively connecting with students across Canadian throughout the fall semester. CIM's student members were busy this fall ...

Congratulations to the 2024 winners of CIM scholarships! CIM offers a variety of scholarships available year-round, including several provided directly by the CIM Foundation. CIM offers scholarships to all levels of post-secondary schooling which cover every aspect of the industry. We are proud to...

CIM is more than an organization—it is a community of people who share a passion for the mining industry. As we remember those who have passed away, we would like to extend our condolences to their families and friends. Though they are no longer with us, their work and accomplishments live on. Jame...

Happy Holidays from all of us at CIM! We will be closed for the holidays from December 25, 2024 to January 1, 2025, inclusively. We wish you all a safe and wonderful holiday season! Contact Us FAQs...

As we wrap up the 2024 season, we’re reflecting on an incredible fall slate of events, connections, and growth. We kicked off the season with a bang at ICARD 2024 (photo above) drawing 457 attendees—the second-highest turnout in 13 years. The event, organized by CIM and INAP program, featured an in...

CIM Journal is now listed on the Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index. This listing confirms the high quality of the papers in the publication and the valuable contribution they make to the mining, minerals, metals, and petroleum sectors. It also ensures that CIM Journal authors will have...

Celebrating the outstanding achievements of women in the mining industry, past and present Names to Know The opportunity engineerJean Hutchinson, professor of geological engineering, Queen’s University, and vice-president, Innovative Geomechanics Inc. The investment magnetSabrina Bouchard, senior...

Fostering healthy workplaces As we observe World Mental Health Day 2024, it’s essential to focus on the critical role mental health plays in our workplaces. Creating a supportive environment is more important than ever. This collection of resources offers valuable information, strategies, and suppo...

Mine Evolution wins prestigious award and launches new game updates We’re thrilled to announce that Mine Evolution has been awarded the Silver Medal for Excellence in the 2024 International Serious Play Awards Program, marking another significant achievement for this popular game. The award highlig...

Empowering the next generation: The success of iScientist and the path to CIM CONNECT 2025 The iScientist program, launched at the CIM CONNECT convention in 2022, is an innovative approach to science education. Designed to inspire curiosity and hands-on learning, it encourages students to engage in...

Attention, students! Apply now for CIMF scholarships The CIM Foundation (CIMF) has three scholarships to take advantage of this October:  Stantec Mining Engineering Scholarship for 2nd year students in any facet of the mining industry (1 available)  Jim Popowich Memorial Health and Safety grants ...

Nominations open for 2025 CIM Awards with updated guidelines and changes to presentation format CIM is excited to announce that nominations for the prestigious 2025 CIM Awards are now open. This year, we are introducing several updates to enhance the awards process and recognize outstanding achiev...

New CIM conference aims to address current challenges and promote continuous improvement in health and safety practices in mining Go to conference website CIM’s newest society, the Health and Safety Society, is taking its strong and very popular CIM CONNECT conference stream to the next level with...

The fourth edition of CIM’s Capital Projects Symposium will focus on the key elements for successful project development and execution Go to conference website The theme of this year’s edition of the Capital Projects Symposium (CPS) is improving the global track record of capital project delivery ...

Shape the future of tailings management workshops by sharing your insights! This quick survey covers everything from workshop preferences to key focus areas, ensuring that your voice is heard as we look ahead to 2025. Click Here to Complete the Survey ...

CIM staff with CIM President Ian Peatce at the CIM Conference of Metallurgists (COM) 2024 Every year, the CIM Conference of Metallurgists (COM) brings together a diverse group of professionals, academics, and industry leaders to share the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in metallu...

New CIM conference aims to shape the future of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimation Go to the conference website This year CIM is hosting a groundbreaking conference on mineral resources and mineral reserves (MRMR). The theme of the inaugural MRMR conference, which will be held from Oct...

CIM Life Member James M. Franklin passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Franklin was a distinguished geoscientist who helped build and advance the knowledge base of Canada’s minerals industry. Franklin served the minerals sector as a geological consultant, educator, author and lecturer, an...

ABOVE: The 7th Mineral Economics Symposium held in Toronto in January 1992. The symposium committee (left to right) Steven Lu, Bruce Jamieson, Steve Kelly, Bernie Haystead, Jane Spooner, Robert Halupka, Mike Jalonen and Bruce Burton | Courtesy of Jane Spooner Celebrating a half century of support f...

Level up your mining knowledge Our industry is constantly evolving, with new technologies, regulations and best practices emerging all the time yet basic concepts remain the same. To stay ahead of the curve, advance your career, or refresh your knowledge, ongoing professional development is crucial...

CIM is pleased to announce the appointment of John Rhind, as the Incoming President-Elect for 2026-2027. In this role Mr. Rhind will work closely with the President and President-Elect to provide direction to CIM, ensuring it continues to be the leading not-for-profit technical society of profession...

Hundreds from the mining, minerals and metals industry donned their finest and came out to cheer on more than 56 individuals and organizations accept their prestigious CIM Awards. New this year! The Indigenous Partnership Award recognizes community and industry working together to deliver an initi...

From unexpected beginnings to pivotal career milestones, Ian Pearce reveals the challenges and triumphs that have shaped his leadership trajectory Ian Pearce, CIM’s 2024-2025 President, brings a wealth of experience in navigating the industry’s complex terrain. His career has seen him transition fr...