Coal mine in Tumbler Ridge, northeastern British Columbia | Courtesy of the Province of British Columbia As CIM commemorates 125 years of dedication to the mining sector, we delve into this month’s theme of perception, specifically focusing on “Safety and Technology.” The Legacy Awards category is at the heart of CIM’s commitment to acknowledging excellence, …
The Westray Draegermen received their Medals of Bravery ‘for great bravery displayed in the Westray Disaster, Plymouth, Nova Scotia, on May 8, 1992’ at the Awards luncheon. Some of the names of the men honoured: Julien Thibault, Yves Bergeron, Don Chiasson, Maurice Cormier, Gary Duke, Norman Jones, Dennis Mazerolle, Jean-Claude Friolet, Melvin Harris, Ashley Jagoe, …
A mine worker at Cameco’s Cigar Lake Operation, winner of the John T. Ryan Regional Select Trophy (Prairies/Territories) in 2021. Courtesy of Cameco Corporation As the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) marks its 125th anniversary, we’re shining a spotlight on the individuals and organizations who are changing the perception of mining through …
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As we continue our month-long celebration of perception at CIM, we’re excited to highlight our “Social Responsibility & Education Awards” category. These awards emphasize the transformative impact of individuals who are dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and education within the mining industry. Two notable awards within this category are the Diversity & Inclusion Award and the …
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Diversity & Inclusion Award Winners (clockwise from top left): Donna Beneteau (2022), Debra Shewfelt (2021); David Pathe (2020); Mafalda Arias (2019); Nancy Komperdo (2018); Catharine Shaw (2017). As part of our month-long exploration of perception, we’re excited to showcase the prestigious Diversity & Inclusion Award, which recognizes exceptional contributions to diversity and inclusion within the …
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Local communities participate in downstream monitoring of the Margajita River, which runs adjacent to Barrick’s Pueblo Viejo mine in the Dominican Republic. Community members collect water samples to be analyzed at independently certified laboratories. CIM Magazine, 2018 As we continue our month-long celebration of excellence at the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), …
Maurice Tagami (3rd from left) accepting his CIM Fellowship Award with his co-recipients Scott Martin and Phillip Cancilla The CIM Awards have long been a tradition that honours the finest in the mining and mineral industry for their outstanding contributions and unwavering dedication. This week, we will delve into the Career Excellence awards category, which …
As CIM celebrates its 125th year, we are proud to recognize and honor the exceptional achievements and dedication of the mining and mineral industry’s finest in Canada through the CIM Awards. The Exploration Awards category highlights individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions to mining exploration, and we want to share the stories of …
Recognizing Pioneers in Exploration: CIM’s A.O. Dufresne and J.C. Sproule Awards Read More »
Katherine Ray receives the District Distinguished Service Award from Pierre Julien, CIM President 2021-2022. As the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) celebrates 125 years of excellence, we are excited to focus on the theme of “smarter mining” this week, showcasing our prestigious Branch and Society Awards. These awards recognize the remarkable achievements …
Celebrating Excellence in Smarter Mining: Highlighting CIM’s Branch and Society Awards Read More »
Dr. William Josiah Wright, well-known Canadian geologist, celebrated his 100th birthday on Feb. 4, 1981. The previous year, the New Brunswick branch established the Dr. W. J. Wright Award for those who made an outstanding contribution to the province’s mineral industry, and awarded it for the first time to Dr. Wright himself on the occasion …
