CIM

"CIM - A community for leading industry expertise"

The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the leading technical society of professionals connected with this country's minerals and materials industry.

For more than a century, CIM has driven the development and exchange of ideas and technological advancements.     

Today, CIM has over 11,000 members, 12 technical societies and more than 30 branches. Members hail from industry, academia and government to help shape, lead and connect Canada's mining industry.

Corporate and student members broaden CIM's reach and add exciting dimensions of expertise and interests. CIM members share a common goal - the sustainable discovery, production and utilization of minerals, metals and petroleum.

The knowledge sharing, networking, professional development, and awards activities of CIM strengthen its members and enhance their expertise, engagement, and sense of community.

They keep up-to-date on the latest technological and operational advancements and make valuable contacts across the country and around the world through conferences, branch and society activities, publications, and on-line resources.

CIM Magazine, Canada's leading minerals magazine, reaches over 35,000 readers. Published 8 times a year, CIM Magazine maintains a focus on the innovations driving industry forward, and the corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices ensuring a sustainable future.

Other key activities powered by CIM include:

• The development of the Centre for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), part of the Canadian government's CSR strategy
• Secretariat support and communications development of the CMIC
• Development of web-based hubs of information on key industry issues, such as mine safety, and standards and guidelines for resources/reserves
• Publication of the CIM Journal and other peer-reviewed technical publications including Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly and Exploration and Mining Geology.

The dedicated volunteers at the heart of CIM represent industry's finest human resources. Their efforts and expertise are instrumental in the promotion of best practices and development of innovative ideas and technologies.

Collectively, CIM members have the know-how to shape the quality, safety, productivity and sustainability of the mining, metals and energy industries in Canada and abroad.