Societies

Canadian Mineral Processors Society

The Canadian Mineral Processors Society (CMP) exists to provide an open and friendly forum for mineral processing operators across Canada and throughout the world to meet, network and exchange technical information. CMP accomplishes this by hosting one national meeting each year plus a number of regional meetings across the country to which all those involved in the mineral processing industry are invited. CMP serves and promotes the industry by encouraging all participants to develop and share knowledge and good practices, cultivate and maintain core values of integrity, respect and professionalism, teach and support its students, and recognize its contributors, heritage and roots. Executive members Chair: Stefanie Vo, Hatch; 1st Vice Chair: Berge Simonian, Centerra Gold Inc.; 2nd Vice Chair: Andrew Taylor, Vale; Treasurer: Wesley Griffith, NRCan, CanmetMINING; Secretary: Rory Cameron, NRCan, CanmetMINING; Directors: Janice Zinck, NRCan, CanmetMINING; Paul Blatter, Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd.

Environmental and Social Responsibility Society

ESRS' vision is to provide leadership and professional development opportunities as they relate to the social and environmental responsibility and performance of the Canadian mining industry. ESRS encourages leading practices, a culture of responsibility, and enhanced social and environmental performance management of the industry through collaboration with all interested and affected parties. It does this through providing an engaging and high-quality technical program at the annual CIM Convention. Its members are part of a number of working groups outside of the technical sessions which help promote good practices in the mining industry. Executive members Chair: Edith Garneau, Consultant; Vice Chair: Karen Chovan, Enviro Integration Strategies; Past Chair: Karola Toth, SNC Lavalin; Treasurer: Coco Calderhead, Tata Steel Minerals Canada Ltd.; Secretary: Maria Tibor-McMahon, SNC Lavalin; 2nd Vice Chairs, Environment: Julie Champagne, National Research Council; Alistair Kent, Merit Consultants; 2nd Vice Chairs, Social Responsibility: Lana Eagle, Lana Eagle Consulting; Jenifer Hill, JLH Environmental; Directors: Laurel Acacia, UBC Mining Student; Resa Furey, Stantec; Gabriel Castillo, UBC, Mining

Geological Society

The mission of the Geological Society (GeoSoc) is to be the society of choice for all geoscientists, in Canada and elsewhere, in the field of mining and mineral exploration. Its main objective is to stimulate and advance the application of geoscience in the search, discovery, appraisal and exploitation of mineral deposits through field conferences, technical sessions, short courses, publications, lecture tours, as well as professional and social networking. Executive members President: Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems; Incoming President: Dan Marshall, SFU; Past President: Serge Perreault, SOQUEM Inc.; Directors: Lyn Anglin, Anglin Consultants; Hendrik Falk, Government of NWT; Neil Fernandes, Queen’s University; Andrew Randall, Strata Geodata; Libby Sharman, BHP Billiton; George Simandl, BC Geological Survey

Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society

The Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society (MER) aims to provide a forum for members to share their knowledge and seek information on maintenance and engineering topics within the Society, throughout the rest of CIM and with external bodies. It promotes the improvement of maintenance and engineering standards through peer review of technical papers, public and private industry presentations of technology and best practice topics. MER encourages individuals to join the mining industry through its scholarships and celebrates engineering and maintenance excellence, participation and contribution through awards. By serving as a resource and support body to mine operating personnel, consulting engineers and designers, and suppliers of mine equipment, MER tries to improve safety and minimize risks. Executive members Chair: Jean Vavrek, American Biltrite; Vice Chair: Dominique Privé, STI Maintenance Inc.; Past Chair: Rahul Lakhoté; Treasurer: Richard McIvor, McIvor Engineering; Administrator: Marcel Djivre, METELCO; Directors: Agus Sasmito, McGill University; Charles Knight, Hatch; Dean Millar, Laurentian University; Michelle Levesque, Natural Resources Canada; Jo-Anne Boucher, Consultant; Brad Kingston, Tetra Tech; Ben Kubica, J.F. Comer Inc.; Mustafa Kumral, McGill University; Glenn Lyle, CEMI; Tom Shumka, Global-PAM; Bill Wright, Metanoia Corp.; Ex Officio: Angela Hamlyn, CIM

Management and Economics Society

The Management and Economics Society (MES) provides a home within the CIM organization for mineral industry professionals whose focus is mineral economics and management. MES is proud to regularly host well-attended, educational-focused events throughout the year across Canada and internationally that provide industry professionals with the opportunity not only to network but to also share experiences, insights and ideas on current topics relating to the economics, management and financial aspects of the mining, minerals, metallurgy and petroleum businesses. Executive members Chair: Carlos da Costa, UBC, SFU; Vice Chair: Jacqueline Allison, Tethyan Resource Corp.; Past President: Alicia Ferdinand, Proven Reserves; Secretary: Rachel Jongsma, Roscoe Postle Associates; Treasurer: Lisa Ross, Kirkland Lake Gold; Directors: Jane Spooner, M.Plan International Ltd.; Jessie Liu-Ernsting, Keystone Resource Solutions Corp.; Keith Spence, Global Mining Capital Corp.; Larry Smith, Lawrence, Devon, Smith & Associates

Metallurgy & Materials Society

The purpose of the Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) is to serve its members, society and others involved in the research, development and application of the science and technologies for the environmentally responsible extraction, fabrication, utilization and recycling of metals and materials. The Society is composed of seven technical sections, representing the technical diversity of the metals, minerals and materials community, and of standing committees dedicated to the various member services of the Society. Each section and committee establishes a yearly program of activities in response to its members’ interests. MetSoc is also involved with promoting student participation, recognizing excellence through awards and building a vibrant and diverse organization. Executive members President: Edouard Asselin, UBC; 1st VicePresident: Mansoor Barati, University of Toronto; 2nd VicePresident: Stephen Corbin, Dalhousie University; 3rd VicePresident: Janice Zinck, CANMET; Past President: Elvi Dalgaard, Pratt & Whitney Canada; Secretary: Greg Richards, Teck Metals Inc.

Mining Society of Nova Scotia

As a founding Society of CIM, the Mining Society of Nova Scotia (MSNS) provides a medium for the interchange of professional knowledge and experience between those working in the mining industry in Nova Scotia and those throughout the rest of Canada as well as internationally. MSNS provides networking opportunities and fellowship and encourages student understanding of and commitment to the industry through awards and scholarships. Executive members President: Maggie Mackay, Klohn Crippen Berger; 1st Vice-President: Joe Hines, East Coast Metal Fabrication; 2nd VicePresident: Morgan Shauerte, Dillon Consulting; Immediate Past President: Byron MacMillan, CGC Little Narrows Plant; Past President: Gary Chew, Sansom Equipment; Secretary/Treasurer: Florence Sigut

Rock Engineering Society

The Rock Engineering Society (RES) is involved with various needs of the industry, with a focus on diverse areas including backfill, instrumentation, geomechanics, rock support, rock bursts and soft rock. RES coordinates the sharing of technical experiences from our members with the public and CIM members through various means such as at conference technical sessions and in the CIM Journal. Additionally, the executive of the Rock Engineering Society works closely with the Canadian Geotechnical Society to represent Canada in the International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM). Executive members Chair: Doug Milne, University of Saskatchewan; Chair Elect: Mike Yao, Vale; Past Chair: John Henning, BBA; Past Chair, Publications Officer: Martin Grenon, University of Laval; Treasurer: Kamran Esmaeili, University of Toronto; Secretary: Darren Neely, Nutrien; Members-at-Large: Efstratois Karampinos, University of Laval; John Unrau, Mosaic Potash

Surface Mining Society

The mandate of the Surface Mining Society (SMS) is primarily to facilitate the exchange of knowledge for the benefit of the surface mining community. SMS is driven by the belief that the focus of sharing efforts must be directed at the operators; a strong operating sector benefits the entire industry including OEMS, vendors, consultants and academia. It delivers on its mandate by supporting CIM technical events and organizing surface mining-specific events. SMS also supports Branches and other Societies as needed to address relevant technical topics. Executive members Chair: Ross Pritchard, Teck Resources Ltd.; Incoming Chair: Brad Strueby, Teck Resources Ltd.; Past Chair: Zoli Lukacs, Independent Industry Advisor; Treasurer: Bruce Bernard, Century Services; Directors: Allan Boddy, NovaTech Mining; Tom Broddy, Retired; Bob McCarthy, SRK Consulting; Mike Petrina, Moose Mountain Technical Services; Tim Skinner, SMART Systems

Underground Mining Society

The Underground Mining Society (UMS) exists to assist and promote the continued growth of mining in Canada, with a focus on underground mining. It succeeds in doing so by promoting and facilitating the exchange of information and data on all subjects related to the mining industry, which UMS does in sessions at the CIM Convention and MEMO conference as well as by contributing to the CIM Journal. UMS also promotes mining as a positive, growing and dynamic industry with many exciting opportunities. Executive members Chair: Gary Poxleitner, SRK Consulting; Vice Chair: George Darling, Sandstorm Gold Ltd.; Past Chair: Donna Beneteau, University of Saskatchewan; Treasurer: Nancy Komperdo, BHP Billiton; Secretary: Dylan Shacker, Golder