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examples of organizations trying to look at how they can improve their operational performance while employing a greener approach by applying clean technology. CIM: How has CIM taken steps to support the mining industry in its initiatives to be more environmentally conscious in the past? Zinck: It’s making room to ensure that everybody has a voice and is able to contribute. It’s expanded ESRS’ programming and membership, which focuses both on the environment and on the social side of the sector. CIM simply needs to continue developing programming and content that supports greening the industry and highlights best practices. CIM: How will the mining industry and CIM need to adapt moving forward? Zinck: The mining industry is at a crossroads now. More than ever, we’re seeing a change. We’re seeing new technologies coming in, we’re seeing a big transference to artificial intelligence, to data analytics, and the industry needs to step up to that challenge and evolve, and CIM has to be there to support the industry. A lot of that will come from the strong technical content CIM has, but the way that members get and exchange information may need to change and CIM will have to keep pace and be responsive. CIM: What are your goals for your presidency? Zinck: In the last few years previous presidents, in particular Ken Thomas, have done a great job of strengthening the financial side of the organization and growing membership. Now, as we forge ahead, I look forward to working with [CIM Executive Director] Angela Hamlyn and the Presidents Council to bring this organization closer together. For me, it’s about connection, collaboration and community. That’s really going to be my mandate, strengthening those relationships within the organization and then outside the organization. We can achieve more together. Between the dedicated volunteers, the knowledge and talents of our members, and the willingness of people wanting to work towards supporting the mining sector in Canada, this organization can do so much. I can see the changes happening and if I can help facilitate CIM becoming an even more collaborative community, a more integrated and connected sector, then I have achieved my personal objective as President. CIM: What is one of your favourite CIM memories? Zinck: I have many favourites, but one that has notable meaning was being recognized by my CMP family with the first ever Ray MacDonald Volunteer Award. I was completely blown-away by the recognition particularly as the award was named for my long-time mentor and friend Ray MacDonald. At that moment I felt the support of such a strong community. My goal as a CIM President is that every CIM member feels that same sense of belonging. CIM
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