CIM - Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum

CIM - Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum CIM is Canada’s leading technical industry resource for the minerals, metals, materials and petroleum sectors.

For over 122 years the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) has served as the leading technical institute for professionals in the Canadian mining and minerals communities. Increasingly and rapidly CIM’s reach is extending beyond our borders as we partner with international sister societies, Canadian and foreign government representatives, academic and research institution

s, and various communities of interest, to create a new global dynamic in networking, technological development, knowledge sharing and durable mining practices.

Welcome back to your weekly mining news recap, where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed. https://ma...
06/05/2026

Welcome back to your weekly mining news recap, where we catch you up on some of the news you may have missed. https://magazine.cim.org/en/news/2026/weekly-mining-news-recap-june-5/
This week’s headlines include Nunavut’s announcement of a new mines and natural resources department, a new two-year civil and mining technician program in Timmins and the signing of an impact benefit agreement for the Windfall gold project in Quebec.

The CIM Magazine Weekly Mining News Recap for June 5

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine, recipient of the Excellence in Sustainable Development Award.

From award-winning engineering to responsible closure planning, Diavik has demonstrated leadership in sustainable mining throughout its entire life cycle. Its commitment to safety, environmental stewardship and collaboration with Indigenous communities continues to set an important example for the mining industry.

Learn more about this year’s winners: https://www.cim.org/past-award-winners/?utm_medium=Spotlight&utm_source=CIM+home+page&utm_campaign=Apr26

The future of mining safety depends on more than systems and procedures — it depends on leadership, culture and the abil...
06/05/2026

The future of mining safety depends on more than systems and procedures — it depends on leadership, culture and the ability to embrace innovation.

Join an executive panel featuring Joachim Loechte, Chief Technology Officer, RAG Aktiengesellschaft; Ewald Scheel, Executive Vice President, Progreso; Trevor Berg, Senior Vice President Upstream, Potash and Phosphate Operations, Nutrien; and Liam Mooney, Senior Vice-President and Chief Legal Officer, Cameco Corporation.

Together, these industry leaders will explore how organizational culture, emerging technologies and leadership decisions are shaping safer, more resilient mining operations around the world.

Learn more: https://issasafety.cim.org/technical-program/


We would like to thank Wood. for renewing their Corporate Membership and continuing to support CIM.From conception and f...
06/05/2026

We would like to thank Wood. for renewing their Corporate Membership and continuing to support CIM.
From conception and feasibility assessments through to design, EPCM and optimisation, Wood is by your side, ensuring your projects remain efficient, cost-effective and compliant with evolving industry standards.
Find out more about our Corporate Membership benefits: https://www.cim.org/corporate-members/

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Tina Gauthier, recipient of the Diversity & Inclusion Award.

Through her leadership, mentorship and commitment to equity, Tina continues to make a lasting impact across the mining industry. From championing wellbeing and inclusion to supporting future leaders, she is helping build a stronger and more representative mining community.

Learn more about this year’s winners: https://www.cim.org/past-award-winners/?utm_medium=Spotlight&utm_source=CIM+home+page&utm_campaign=Apr26

Confidence in Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve reporting depends on more than technical expertise. It depends on str...
06/04/2026

Confidence in Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve reporting depends on more than technical expertise. It depends on strong governance, robust review processes and the ability to demonstrate confidence in the numbers being presented to management, boards, investors and regulators.

This MRMR 2026 short course, facilitated by Mark Noppé of The University of Queensland's Sustainable Minerals Institute, explores how assurance frameworks, peer review and technical audits can strengthen reporting quality, reduce disclosure risk and improve confidence in Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves.

Learn more: https://mrmr2026.cim.org/robust-governance-processes/

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