We acknowledge that we are located on unceded Indigenous lands. The Kanien’kehá:ka Nation is recognized as the custodian of the lands and waters on which operate. Tiohtià:ke/Montréal is historically known as a gathering place for many First Nations. Today, it is home to a diverse population of Indigenous and other peoples. We respect the continued connections with the past, present and future in our ongoing relationships with Indigenous and other peoples within the Montreal community.
Front cover image: Visit to the Preissac Molybdenite mine in Val D’Or, QC during the Mines & Environment Symposium 2025
In Focus
Who We Are
CIM is the trusted voice of the Canadian minerals, metals, and energy industry. As a not for profit, member-based organization, we bring together subjectmatter experts to share knowledge, shape leading practices, and advance the industry through collaboration and strategic partnerships.
From CIM CONNECT – Canada’s largest mining convention and expo – to local branch events, from our respected publications to our live and on-demand learning, networking and mentorship programs, we’ve designed every resource to support professional growth.
Taking Stock
This mid-year report showcases how our activities deliver tangible value while advancing the Canadian mining industry:
• Achievements from January 1 to June 30, 2025
• Transparency and accountability
• Celebrating our community
Year One Progress by Strategic Pillar: January to June 2025
Since launching our three-year strategic plan in January 2025, we’ve made significant progress on our Year 1 goals.
The following percentages represent the progress made toward each target to date:
Mining in Society is set to begin in Year 2 (2026).
This steady progress across multiple areas demonstrates our commitment to the success of our strategic plan and the CIM community as a whole.
Read the full strategic plan.
Technical Excellence
In a landscape constantly reshaped by innovation, staying at the forefront of knowledge isn’t just an option, it’s essential. Our presentations, award-winning publications, and technical paper libraries have delivered over 530 hours of Continuing Professional Development credits and learning on the industry’s most pressing issues.
CIM Knowledge Exchange
Live, monthly webinar series delivering insights grounded in real-world applications.
Scope 3 Emissions in the Mining Sector – Joshua Mogil, Rio Tinto
AI in Mining: Transforming Data into Decisions - Tom Meuzelaar and Nathaniel Kozicki, Life Cycle
Geo Redefining Decarbonization
Beyond Energy OptimizationErin Powell, Saskatchewan Research Council
CIM Academy is growing!
Abani Samal, GeoGlobal LLC presenting a refresher course on Applied Geostatistics and Mineral Resource Estimation at CIM CONNECT 2025
Did you know our on-demand webinar library features a wide range of technical and operational topics? New expert-driven sessions are added monthly to help you keep up with the latest industry research. Earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours on your own schedule.
Edward Fagan, Zero Nexus; Brad Zimmerman, Komatsu; Maarten van Koppen, MacLean Engineering; Shawn Samuels, Epiroc 2
The Importance of Training for BEV Adoption
Scope 3 Emissions in the Mining Sector
Joshua Mogil, Rio Tinto 3
Headframe Design
Selection in a Salt Mine
Environment: Carbon Steel VS Stainless Steel Headframe
Simon Weixiao Sun, G.L. Tiley and Associates Ltd.
Editorial with Impact
CIM Journal
Since being indexed, submissions have tripled through 2025, and with substantially more submissions internationally. Article downloads have increased by 12% year to date.
Short courses at CIM CONNECT
In-person short courses at CIM’s annual convention are a popular way to learn about priority topics – from geological innovations to investment and financing to operational readiness and more. These courses offer a convenient path for professionals to earn CPD hours while developing their expertise alongside peers.
“CIM offers a chance for people across the vast mining industry to connect, network, and learn from each other. This knowledge transfer, through technical sessions and presentations, is especially valuable for young professionals like me to stay up to date on cutting-edge innovations.”
– Julianna Piccolo, Quadra Group
CIM Magazine made a splash at the Trade Association Business Publications International Awards (The Tabbies): Gold for Best Department: Mining and Mental Health series (2024)
Top 25 Best Issue: September/October 2024
Top 25 Best Feature: “Border Control” (February 2024)
We received four honourable mentions at the National Magazine Awards B2B Awards for:
Best Regularly Featured Department: Mining and Mental Health section (2024)
Best Series of Articles: Environmental Monitoring (September/October 2024)
Best DEI Reporting: “Leveraging International Talent” (August 2024)
Best Editorial Newsletter: The Weekly Mining News Recap (2024)
Key Technical Conferences
654 attendees
57th Annual Canadian Mineral Processors National Conference Jan. 2123, Ottawa, ON
The annual conference of the Canadian Mineral Processors Society of CIM (CMP) features networking opportunities and presentations on a range of topics, including comminution, flotation, gold and iron ore processing, mineralogy, mill optimization, and process control.
NEW THIS YEAR
Special Symposium on Mineral Processing Fundamentals
7 short courses
32 CMP-sponsored students
CMP EXECUTIVE 2025-2026
6 social events
CHAIR Cassandra Spence, Teck Resources Limited; PAST-CHAIR Kim Nguyen, Winsome Resources; 1ST VICE-CHAIR Adam Hesse, Terra Nova Technologies; 2ND VICE-CHAIR Thomas Specht, Hatch; SECRETARY Rory Cameron, NRCan/CanmetMINING; TREASURER Wesley Griffith, NR Can/CanmetMINING
Mines & Environment June 8-11, Rouyn-Noranda, QC In partnership with the Université du Québec en AbitibiTémiscamingue (UQAT), CIM Rouyn-Noranda branch hosted a four-day event focused on practical learning, discussion, and field trips. Participants explored four key themes: mining waste management, site restoration, water treatment, and ESG in mining.
319 attendees
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
3 short courses
4 site visits
PRESIDENT Isabelle Demers, IRME-UQAT; COORDINATOR Violaine Houle, IRME-UQAT; TECHNICAL PROGRAM Vincent Boulanger-Martel, IRMEUQAT; SHORT COURSES Carmen Mihaela Neculita, IRME-UQAT; Thomas Genty, Agnico Eagle Mines; RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCEEDINGS Li Li, Polytechnique Montreal; Lucie Coudert IRME-UQAT; RESPONSIBLE FOR SITE VISITS Violaine Houle, IRME-UQAT; Marie-Pier Ethier, Glencore –Raglan Mine
Strength of Community
In an industry that benefits from shared experience, community connections matter. CIM national, branches and societies support a vibrant ecosystem through targeted learning, networking, and mentoring opportunities. In the last six months, they hosted more than 100 events across Canada for our 10,000+ strong membership, drawing diverse industry participation.
Member Spotlight
Stephanie Vo, Hatch
Flagship events
“I think at different stages of my career, CIM brings me different things. As a student or young professional, it was really about the technical content, the learning, and my professional network. Later, it was a lot about networking, benchmarking, and looking at what is happening in the industry. I think that’s going to continue to evolve throughout my career.”
32 CIM Awards presented
CIM CONNECT May 4-7, 2025, Montreal, QC Theme: Minerals, Innovation and the Energy Transition The path to full circularity is long, but the shift begins now. CIM CONNECT 2025 reinforced innovation, adaptability, and sustainability as transformative forces in mineral sourcing and an essential shift for the future of our industry.
7,601 total attendees
280 technical presentations
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
602 exhibiting companies
HONORARY CO-CHAIR(S) Marie-Pierre Paquin, Rio Tinto; Angelina Mehta, Rio Tinto CONVENTION CHAIR Dany Bélanger, Brandt Tractor PRESIDENT Ian Pearce, Independent Director and Advisor
TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE
TECHNICAL PROGRAM CO-CHAIR(S) Mélanie LaRocheBoisvert, ArcelorMittal; Matthew Stewart, Vale Base Metals STUDENT PROGRAM CO-CHAIR(S) Kevin BrouillardTejeda, Polytechnique de Montréal; Hassan Yousif, University of Toronto
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED THEIR EXPERTISE TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THE TECHNICAL PROGRAM
Silver
Copper Gold
Friend Nickel
CIM Leadership Summit
For the first time, we brought together CIM Council, branch, and society leaders at CIM CONNECT for an interactive and collaborative session designed to turn strategy into action. Facilitated by John Doyle of SolutionStream Performance Improvement Group, the discussion and shared problemsolving served to strengthen our collective impact.
This summit was only the beginning. Don’t miss the next leadership check-in. Sign up for our newsletter to get the details and join the conversation.
Empowering future leaders at CIM CONNECT
We know that the future of our industry rests on emerging talent. This is why we continue to make strategic investments in programs that provide students and recent graduates with direct access to skills and industry leaders.
Our Mentorship Program provides one-on-one guidance from experienced professionals, accelerating skills development and confidence.
participants at the Speed Mentorship Event at CIM CONNECT
recruiting companies at the Career Fair and Student-Industry Luncheon
Student poster competition winners Zahra Jalalichi, Polytechnique Montréal, winner of the RES student poster award; Angus Ball, University of Northern British Columbia (1st runner-up); Mackenzie Campese, Queen’s University (2nd runner-up); and Augustin Marks de Chabris, Laurentian University (3rd runner-up)
Coming Up
Improve operations with insights from the field
Oct. 1-3, 2025 | Calgary, AB
Official Conference Sponsor
Optimize your large-scale investments
Nov. 4-6, 2025 | Montreal, QC
58th Annual Canadian Mineral Processors Conference
Jan. 20-22, 2026 | Ottawa, ON
Canadian Mining Games
March 6-8, 2026 | Quebec City, QC
Canada’s largest mining solutions exhibition
May 3-6, 2026 | Vancouver, BC
CIM President Award 2024-2025
Ian Pearce
Mining Safety Leadership Medal
Janice Martell
CIM Fellowship Award
A. Paul Labbe; Steve Wilson; Niels Verbaan; Greg Romain; Andrew Taylor; Christopher Cormier
CIM Distinguished Service Medal
Richard Arnold McIvor
Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award
Roussos Dimitrakopoulos
Vale Medal for Meritorious Contributions to Mining
Jack Zhang
Diversity & Inclusion Award
Stacy Kennedy
CIM Indigenous Partnership Award
Cementation Canada Inc. and Big Grassy First Nation
Recognizing Excellence
The CIM Awards Gala at CIM CONNECT celebrates the people and organizations driving progress in the mining, minerals, and metallurgical community. Celebrating these achievements raises awareness of the industry, inspires leadership, and strengthens connections across our network.
Excellence in Sustainable Development Award
Jenifer Hill
CIM-Bedford Canadian Young Leaders Award
Hannah Lang; Annabelle Rioux; Chad Sorba; Ben Scott
District Distinguished Service Award
Don Jones, Eastern District
Mel W. Bartley Outstanding Branch Award
ICM section Québec
Mining Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award
Simon Nickson
Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award (posthumous)
Christopher Twigge-Molecey
Hatch-CIM Mining & Minerals
Project Development Safety Award
Voisey’s Bay Mine Expansion
CIM Rock Mechanics Award
Ming Cai
Julian Boldy Geological Society Service Award
Stella Searston
Barlow Medal for Best Geological Paper
“Tourmaline breccia pipes of the Giant Copper porphyry system: Extending the Cascadia porphyry district into southern British Columbia, Canada” by W. T. Fischer, D. D. Marshall & J. Miller-Tait
50 Year Club
Dale Alexander; Curtis Andrews; Douglas Boyd; Eric W. Brown; Dennis A. Bordin; Dennis P. Bolger; James G. Burns; George Delorme; Marcel M. Djivre; George B. Flumerfelt; Pierre-Jean Lafleur; William (Bill) Mercer; J. Steven McAlpine; Robert E. McIvor; Brian J. Paul; Valmont Samuel; Walter T. Segsworth; John Tosney; David H. Watkins; Mark Wittrup
TSM Community Engagement Excellence Award
Laura Worsley; Mathieu Bergeron; Garrett Hinchey; Carolyn Chisholm for Agnico-Eagle’s First Reconciliation Action Plan with Indigenous Peoples
TSM Environmental Excellence Award
Mélanie Corriveau; Josée Noël; Tracy Yan for Rio Tinto – Diavik Diamond Mine Solar Plant
John T. Ryan Safety Trophies and Technology Awards:
National Metal Category – Mike Vallance; Stacey Kennedy; Amy Byers for Vale Canada T1 Mine
National Metal Category – Amy Byers for Vale Canada T3 Mine
National Select Category – Doug Laey for Suncor Energy – Baseplant Projects and Common Services, Contract Mining
National Coal Category – Tracy Welder for Westmoreland Mining, Poplar River Mine
Regional Metal BC/Yukon – Justin Clark for New Gold Inc., New Afton Mine
Regional Metal Prairie/Territory – JeanClaude Blais for Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., Meliadine Mine
Regional Metal Ontario – Chris Deschesnes for Kidd Operations, A Glencore Company
Regional Select West – Baffinland Iron Mines Corp., Mary River Mine
Regional Metal Quebec/AtlanticRichard Sevigny for Glencore, Raglan Mine
Regional Select East – Megan Lord; Blaine Taylor; Jeff Newton; Danny O’Keefe for Gold Bond Canada
Mine Safety Technology Award – Doug Wilkins; Kathy Wakaluk-Yanco for Imperial Oil Resources – Kearl Operations for “Track Topper – Dozer Track Kneeling Pad”
Impact: Branches & Societies
CIM’s 12 technical societies and 26 local branches unite industry professionals from diverse disciplines and career stages. Their collaborative efforts shape leading practices across the minerals, metals, and energy industries through the development of standards, guidelines, workshops, webinars, and conference presentations.
CIM introduces Innovation was Technology Society to drive industry competitiveness
Launched at CIM CONNECT 2025, the new Innovation & Technology Society of CIM (ITS) will help to accelerate the development and adoption of solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges.
ITS is a call to action stemming from CIM’s strategic planning, and inspired by many conversations with people across the industry who are dissatisfied with the current pace of innovation and the loss of value this represents.
“Through ITS, we can help make the Canadian minerals, metals, and energy sectors more competitive, relevant, sustainable, and responsible,” explained ITS Chair, Laura Mottola, who is a specialist in mining optimization and continuous improvement. “We need industry partners, vendors, manufacturers, researchers, government and community leaders who are committed to this cause.”
Early discussions for the ITS executive include shaping the first ITS symposium in 2026 and determining the focus and methodology the society will take to achieve its mission.
MRMRS—Building Strategic Realignment
Last November, CIM Council approved the launch of the Mineral Resources & Mineral Reserves Society of CIM (MRMRS). This strategic shift transformed the former MRMR Committee and the Geological Society of CIM into a revitalized, forward-looking community. The new MRMRS reflects CIM’s commitment to growth and inclusion and creates a strong foundation for our members to lead, learn, and shape the industry together. CIM members in good standing should contact CIM Society Liaison Jennifer Breaux to get involved.
The Power of Our Community
Our technical societies and branches are where the spirit of CIM comes alive. We are a community of professionals who come together to share insights, solve challenges, and support one another. By becoming an active participant, you’re not just joining CIM. You’re directly contributing to the collective knowledge of our industry and helping us all build a stronger future.
Find your community.
Community Connections
Your regional branches and technical societies are essential spaces where you can meet peers, share insights, and build a stronger local industry. Explore the Calendar of Events for all the details.
CIM Porcupine 14th Annual Golf Tournament | June 12 CIM North Bay 100 Years of Mining
CIM Toronto
CIM Toronto Student Mine Tour
CIM Sudbury Porketta Bingo
CIM Toronto executive team
CIM MetSoc Conference of Metallurgists 2025
Allyship Is Action
CIM Montreal 5 à 7 featuring Rio Tinto
CIM Everywhere
CIM liaises with academia, industry organizations and other non-profits on key initiatives. Together, we support dialogue, innovations, sustainable practices, and community partnerships.
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Conference | Mar. 2-5 Toronto
AME Roundup | Jan. 20-23 Vancouver
Canadian Mining Expo | June 4-5 Timmins, ON
SME Mine Exchange | Feb. 23-25 Denver
Operational Excellence
Trust and efficiency are paramount to delivering consistent value. Guided by our strategic plan, we consistently refine how CIM works for you. Beginning last fall and continuing through the next three years, we are making internal processes more transparent and streamlined so you can focus on what matters most to you.
CIM’s New By-Law #2: Modernizing and strengthening governance for the future
This foundational document establishes a robust framework that clarifies accountability, fosters organizational consistency, and safeguards inclusive decision-making. Guided by expert counsel and the Governance Committee, Bylaw #2 is currently undergoing comprehensive consultation with our volunteer leadership, and crucially, our members, ensuring it shapes our collective success.
Advancing
Operational Clarity: Terms of Reference Update
Our commitment to operational excellence extends to ensuring every part of CIM operates with clarity and transparency. We’ve made significant progress in developing comprehensive Terms of Reference for our four Council Committees (Executive, Audit & Risk, Human Resources & Compensation, and Governance). A new Society Terms of Reference template will be ready for review by volunteer executives in Fall 2025, followed by a new Branch Terms of Reference template later in the year.
The Collaboration Series: Let’s Start Talking
You are the bridge between CIM’s mission and local communities
As leaders on the ground, you turn strategy into action every day. The work you do within our branches and societies connects local and technical communities to a shared purpose. It’s your work that brings our collective goals to life.
This Collaboration Series is meant to make space for your voices. When our strategic pillars are taken up by branches and societies – led by people like you – they become more than ideas. Collaboration doesn’t scale from the top down. It grows from the middle out. You are that middle. Your leadership gives our collective vision momentum.
Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming Collaboration Series events.
CIM’s Competitive Advantage
CIM is the only Canadian organization that unites the full mining life cycle— operators, suppliers, government, academia, and students—under one roof and 12 technical societies devoted to topics including resource definition, metallurgy, and mine closure.
New look for CIM societies
CIM’s transformation began in 2024 with a rebrand and new logo. The renewal continued in 2025 with new logos for each of our 12 technical societies, reflecting our commitment to helping the industry transition toward a better future.
President’s Message
CIM’s membership remains a vibrant collective of experts, innovators, and leaders who are focused on shaping a responsible and prosperous future for Canada’s resource industry. Our shared purpose is the foundation of our progress and I’m pleased to relay that significant advancement has occurred across all of CIM’s strategic pillars.
In technical excellence, we continue to empower our members with critical, cutting-edge knowledge. At our Executive Committee meeting in June, we held a workshop to identify ways to provide meaningful and relevant content to deliver on our value proposition for our members and corporate partners. The initiative was a meaningful first step in aligning content with members’ priorities, and we look forward to continuing this work in the months ahead.
The strength of our community has never been more evident. We had recordbreaking attendance at CIM
CONNECT—2025, which provided opportunities to cultivate deep support. Our branches and societies continue to do vital work, and the level of membership engagement and networking remains unparalleled.
Operational excellence remains core to CIM’s success, with continued focused efforts on long-term organizational resilience and integrity. Given my financial and governance experience, I recognize the critical importance of sound financial stewardship and sustained effectiveness—reflected in initiatives like our by-laws modernization.
Our momentum in the first half of 2025 is a testament to the exceptional staff, the tireless commitment of volunteers, and the active engagement of our members. Your contributions are the very engine of CIM’s success.
Looking ahead, I am optimistic for the remainder of 2025 and beyond. CIM is steadfast in its role as the trusted authority and collective source for advancing knowledge and leading practices in Canada’s minerals, metals, and energy sectors. We are building on a strong foundation—and our willingness to collaborate at a large scale to achieve industry success is exciting.
I invite each of you to continue your active participation in this important journey. Your expertise, your voice, and your engagement are not just valued— they are integral to shaping our collective future.
With sincere gratitude and optimism for what lies ahead,
