Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
2016 ANNUAL REPORT THE COMMUNITY FOR LEADING INDUSTRY EXPERTISE
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REMARKS
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CIM COMMITTEES & GROUPS
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CIM PRESIDENT’S REPORT
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CIM SOCIETIES
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CIM COUNCIL 2015-2016
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CIM BRANCHES
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CIM COUNCIL 2016-2017
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CIM CORPORATE MEMBERS
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CIM NATIONAL OFFICE
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STRATEGIC GOAL 03
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TOWARDS A 2020 VISION
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STRATEGIC GOAL 01
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CIM DISTINGUISHED LECTURERS SERIES
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STRATEGIC GOAL 02
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CREATE, CURATE & DELIVER RELEVANT, LEADING-EDGE KNOWLEDGE
FORSTER A ROBUST, CONNECTED AND ENGAGED CIM COMMUNITY RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE
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EXPAND AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTION MINING MAKES TO SOCIETY
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ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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FINANCIALS
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NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT-ELECT
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
Executive Director Remarks remaining nimble enough to still embrace a few new relevant areas of focus – such as safety, diversity and the development of the next generations of young professionals and students.
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Sharpening the focus
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ike the industry, corporate partners and members that we serve, CIM continued to feel the impact of a slower than anticipated rebound in market conditions in 2016. Against this backdrop we took the necessary steps to considerably reduce our overhead and fixed costs, which included significant downsizing of staff and re-organization of our work and priorities. This translated to turning our investment and development efforts to fewer key areas, while
We made a number of organizational, structural and systemic changes to enable us to strengthen our customer service, data analysis and reporting capabilities, and redefine our web/IT development and support model. There is now greater focus on member retention, responding to inquiries more efficiently and nurturing our corporate relationships. Adjusting to the ever-evolving digital world is a cornerstone of our Strategic Plan, which was adopted by CIM Council in late 2015. To better serve our members and our community, we are in the process of developing and delivering new, more flexible web and IT tools and applications, which are being built on more affordable, open source platforms. We have made significant progress and look forward to launching a number of new sites
and applications in 2017 and 2018. Additionally, over the past couple of years we added access to OneMine and to the EduMine products and services via dedicated portals on the CIM website.
As the industry continues to globalize and face greater social, environmental and technological challenges, it will benefit us all to collaborate, harmonize and align our efforts. Although in recent years we worked towards developing new key partnerships abroad, in 2016 we shifted our focus back to Canada – a trend that will persist into 2017 as we continue to strengthen our partner base.
Our efforts during the past decade to attract international conferences to Canada continue to bear fruit. This was the case with the International Symposium on Rock Mechanics (ISRM) in 2015, the International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC) in 2016, and with the decision to host Resources for Future Generations (RFG) in 2018. We have already begun looking at how we fill the funnel of international events after 2020.
Despite difficult times, CIM continued to support the work of volunteer experts in various areas related to standards. This includes work on definitions, best practice guidance and protocols for inter-operability of equipment, and also on efforts to align these across geographical jurisdictions. This is providing the Canadian mining industry with more assurance that regulators will continue to base future work on expertise that will best serve our interests. Having a voice at the table also helps increase demand for the Canadian model and for its products, solutions and expertise. Thank you to the countless members of our incredible community, to all our volunteers, to my staff, and to the many partner organizations that, through difficult times, have worked with us to discover new ways to focus, improve and support one another for the common good of the mining industry that we are all so proud to be a part of. Jean Vavrek CIM – Executive Director
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A year in transition
t has been an exciting and demanding year for me as CIM President. I traveled coast to coast participating in many local events, such as the CIM Newfoundland Branch Annual Bonspiel and Vancouver Branch Student Night. I also represented CIM abroad at events such as MINExpo, SME 2016 and Mining Indaba. It reminded me that our institute and industry is special due to the comradery we have as miners, no matter what corner of the
Safety is a core value for our industry. We have a number of initiatives under way to support our members including a safety column in CIM Magazine and a strong safety stream in the CIM Convention technical program with past John T. Ryan Safety Trophy winners presenting.
Diversity has not been a strong suit of the mining industry – but CIM is trying to change that. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee developed Best Practice Guidelines that were adopted by CIM Council. These guidelines are intended to help CIM national and all of its societies, branches and committees think about and implement inclusion in all of their activities. We also held motivational events such as the Diversity Panel at the MEMO conference in the fall. We
encourage all of our members to walk the talk to ensure that we are welcoming women, aboriginals, visible minorities and other under-represented groups within our businesses.
Student and graduate hiring has been a theme I have promoted at every opportunity. I have encouraged my industry peers to find creative ways to get our grads working, to avoid another “lost generation.” It was heartening to participate in various CIM student sessions at conferences such as CMP 2016 and CIM 2016 and at branch mentoring events like Student Day in Toronto. Hire a student!
The mining business isn’t for the faint of heart. We’ve been through six years of pain since the end of the super-cycle and CIM didn’t escape unscathed. A side effect of the industry downturn has been a noted drop in membership at the national level. Fortunately, participation is generally strong within our societies and branches. I am pleased to report that there is a renewed focus on membership growth at the
national level, we have organized and hosted very successful events, and finances have been stabilized. We request all of our dedicated volunteers to encourage your peers to become CIM members. Strength in numbers!
The CIM Strategic Plan that was developed over the past several years is being chipped away at during the current execution phase. Our challenge has been to engage the societies and branches to participate in meaningful ways. With reduced staff and finances, we are spread thin to undertake all of the initiatives that had been planned. Not unlike the industry as a whole, we have had to hunker down and focus on core basics.
Finances were challenged over the past year with revenues down for membership, advertising and core events. We responded with some difficult choices to manage expenses by reducing staff, travel and other initiatives. I am pleased to report that we ended up with a slightly positive net income for 2016, even after making a special
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world we find ourselves. In 2016, we re-established the CIM Safety Task Force and brought diversity to the forefront within the CIM community. I also found myself very involved in operational leadership.
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donation to the Fort McMurray Relief Fund. To further strengthen our financial management Deloitte was brought in as the new CIM auditor.
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I thought I knew CIM, having been a member since 1977. This year was an eye-opener for me to learn of the many activities undertaken by our 10 societies,
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almost 40 branches, student chapters and committees. We have a lot of partnerships and initiatives with other global and provincial mining associations, mining suppliers, governments and our Canadian mining companies. I am heartened by the positive relationship we have with all of our stakeholders. However, we can’t take this for
granted. The hallmark of a leading association is a customer service culture. Rest assured, we are here to serve and go the extra mile for our members.
In closing, I would like to thank our hundreds of volunteers for your many contributions to CIM. I have seen so many of you in action this past year making such
a big difference. I want to acknowledge our CIM staff who have made such a great effort in very challenging times. Lastly, thank you to all of the CIM members that supported me during my tenure. See you on the CIM circuit! Michael Winship CIM President 2016–2017
CIM Council 2015-2016 President
President-Elect
Incoming President Elect
Michael Winship, Rubicon Minerals Corporation
Immediate Past-President Finance Chairman Director at large
Director at large VICE-PRESIDENTS Eastern District
Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. Kenneth (Ken) G. Thomas, Ken Thomas & Associates
Sean Waller, Candente Copper Corporation Mark Patterson, PwC Inc.
Michael Allan, MJ Allan Consulting Chris Twigge-Molecey, Hatch Ltd.
Denis Gourde, InnovExplo Inc.
Eastern District
Maggie Burke, Amec Foster Wheeler
Central District
Catharine Shaw, Golder Associates
Central District
Western District
Western District
International District
Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech
Jérome LaMarre, GE Mining
Greg Rasmussen, Gekko Systems Inc.
Nathan Stubina, McEwen Mining Inc.
SOCIETIES
Canadian Mineral Processors Society
Environmental and Social Responsibility Society
Janice M. Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING) David Forrester, AECOM
Geological Society
Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
Jason King Dunning, Nyrstar Mining
Management and Economics Society Metallurgy and Materials Society Mining Society of Nova Scotia Rock Engineering Society Surface Mining Society
Underground Mining Society Executive Director CIM Secretary
André Lemay, Andy Lemay & Associates
Carlos da Costa, University of British Columbia / Simon Fraser University / EduMine
Priti Wanjara, National Research Council of Canada Ed Carey, BGC Engineering
Martin Grenon, University of Laval
Zoltan Lukacs, Taseko Mines Ltd.
Eric Hinton, Boge and Boge Ltd.
Jean Vavrek, CIM National Office
Danielle Langlois, CIM National Office
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EXECUTIVE
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CIM Council 2016-2017 EXECUTIVE President
President-Elect Incoming President Elect Immediate Past-President Finance Chairman Director at large
Director at large
VICE-PRESIDENTS Eastern District
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Kenneth (Ken) G. Thomas, Ken Thomas & Associates
Janice M. Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING)
Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd.
Mark Patterson, PwC Inc.
Michael Allan, MJ Allan Consulting
Michael Cinnamond, B2Gold Corporation Denis Gourde, InnovExplo Inc.
Eastern District
Maggie Burke, Amec Foster Wheeler
Central District
Catharine Shaw, Golder Associates
Central District
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Michael Winship, Independent Consultant
Western District
International District
Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech
Grant Carlson, SRK Consulting Inc.
Greg Rasmussen, Gekko Systems Inc.
SOCIETIES
Canadian Mineral Processors Society Environmental and Social Responsibility Society Geological Society
Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society
Management and Economics Society Metallurgy and Materials Society Mining Society of Nova Scotia Rock Engineering Society Surface Mining Society
Underground Mining Society Executive Director & CIM Secretary
Pierre Julien, Outotec
Karola Toth, SNC-Lavalin
Jason King Dunning, Nyrstar Mining AndrĂŠ Lemay, Andy Lemay & Associates
Carlos da Costa, University of British Columbia / Simon Fraser University / EduMine
Priti Wanjara, National Research Council of Canada Ed Carey, BGC Engineering
Martin Grenon, University of Laval
Zoltan Lukacs, Taseko Mines Ltd.
Donna Beneteau, University of Sasktchewan Jean Vavrek, CIM National OfďŹ ce
CIM National Office Jean Vavrek
Marilou Reboulis
Executive Director
Administrative Assistant
FINANCE AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS Benoit Sawyer Ana Alves
Helen Chen
Laura Foley
Elaine Kinsella Silvia Mele
Matthew Scott
Lamiche Tremblay
Ryan Bergen
Invoicing and Accounts Receivable Specialist Database Integrity Specialist Systems Administrator
Technician, Member Services Director
Andrea Nichiporuk Maria Olaguera Kelsey Rolfe
Conventions & Events Team Leader Event Programs Coordinator
Events Coordinator
METALLURGY AND MATERIALS SOCIETY OF CIM (MetSoc)
Brigitte Farah
Manager, Administration and Conferences
CIM FOUNDATION
Deborah Sauvé
Manager
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Dovetail Communications Inc. (905) 886-6641
Web Developer
Neal Young
Section Editor
Frederic Nault
Guylaine Richard
Exhibition Sales Manager
Digital Communications Coordinator
Editor-in-Chief
Tom DiNardo Marilena Lucci
Events & Exhibition Coordinator
Carol Lee (on maternity leave)
Anais Rodriguez
Member Services Coordinator
CIM Journal Editorial Coordinator
Lorent Dione
Martin Bell
Cash Receipts Specialist
Accounts Payable Specialist
Director
Nadia Bakka
Chantal Murphy
Janice Burke
Jasen Coady
Lise Bujold
Director
COMMUNICATIONS, PUBLICATIONS, WEB AND MEDIA Angela Hamlyn
CONFERENCES AND EXHIBITIONS
Web Manager
Digital Communications Specialist/Copy Editor
Web Integrator
Communications & Publications Supervisor/ Managing Editor Web Content Editor
Section Editor
Janet Jeffery
Senior Account Executive
Senior Account Executive (also responsible for Quebec)
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
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TOWARDS A 2020 VISION
2014 Extensive stakeholder outreach
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2015
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2016
Strategic Action Plan development
Execution of the Strategic Action Plan
The year 2016 represented a significant milestone in the realization of CIM’s Strategic Plan as it entered its execution phase. Following an extensive strategic outreach exercise during 2014 – 2015 during which we solicited feedback from members and other stakeholders about fundamental CIM activities and initiatives, CIM contracted the services of KPMG to assist us in translating the findings into a detailed and actionable four-year Strategic Plan. An expanded Strategic Planning Committee was formed to provide input, guidance and validation throughout the process and regular updates were made to the CIM Council. As an offshoot of the Strategic Plan, several working groups
were struck to address particular areas of interest including: membership, professional development and the development of a Community Toolkit to better service branches and societies.
VISION MISSION
The Vision, Mission and Strategic Goals – already developed in 2015 – served as the foundation of a Strategic Action Plan, which was formally accepted by CIM Council in December 2015. See page 30 for Strategic Planning Committee
A resource sector that is broadly recognized and respected as an engine for sustainable growth and prosperity. To champion the world’s best practices and expertise for integrated resource development at home and globally.
STRATEGIC GOALS
As the Strategic Plan was set to enter its implementation stage there were a number of contextual factors influencing the evolution and timeline of its delivery.
Shifting demographics
The aging population has led to a demographic shift in our industry, which is also reflected in the changing composition of our membership. As older members retire, fewer younger workers are entering the workforce to replace them. Understanding and responding to the desires of the younger members of our sector, while remaining attuned to the requirements of our existing membership base, has become even more critical for CIM as it
paves its way for a strong and sustainable future. To achieve this, we realized that having ready access to relevant data and metrics was imperative.
Changing technology
When CIM unveiled its new IT and website platforms seven years ago, little did we know how critical mobile-friendly technology would come to dominate online presence. Additionally, our back-end information technology infrastructure – state of the art for its time – increasingly did not meet the requirements for managing data in the more sophisticated and targeted ways that we needed. Finally, social media platforms gained new prominence in the
communication sphere until the question was no longer if we used them but how we could leverage them.
Economic downturn
CIM began its engagement outreach exercise against the backdrop of what would be a longer than anticipated economic downturn. Although this did not deter the process, it did mean altering the timeline for certain projects, especially as the CIM National Office modified its budget and staffing to reflect new fiscal realities. That said, the Strategic Plan Committee and the CIM Council fully supported investing in areas critical to the strength and growth of CIM.
As 2016 dawned, the CIM Strategic Plan had already begun to serve as an effective mechanism through which we were grounding our priorities. Throughout the year it became a tool for increased collaboration among CIM’s constituents and stakeholders. A living document, it will be reviewed on an ongoing basis to not only validate that we are staying on track, but also to ensure that we are able to nimbly respond to changing realities. In this way, we will keep our sights trained on a strong and sustainable future for the whole CIM community and the industry we serve.
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CREATE, CURATE AND DELIVER RELEVANT, LEADING-EDGE KNOWLEDGE
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FOSTER A ROBUST, CONNECTED AND ENGAGED CIM COMMUNITY
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EXPAND AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTION MINING MAKES TO SOCIETY
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ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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TRANSLATING WORDS INTO ACTION
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GOAL 01
CREATE, CURATE & DELIVER RELEVANT, LEADING-EDGE KNOWLEDGE CIM strives to challenge and advance the level and quality of knowledge for the betterment of our members, the sector we serve and society at large. Our print and web resources – as well as our educational and technical sessions at branch, national and international events – facilitate CIM’s efforts to discover, examine and share meaningful insights and drive innovation for the evolution of ideas, which resonates at the very core of our mission. CIM Magazine earned more accolades for its editorial excellence in 2016, garnering honours from both the Trade Association Business Publications International (Tabbies) and Kenneth R. Wilson Awards. Thanks to the magazine’s continued strong showings, it now sits 64th on the Trade Association Business Press International “Big 95” list, which includes titles from United States, New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Canada. CIM Magazine on the road to mobile: Throughout 2016 the CIM Publications, Communications and Web/IT teams worked diligently with the assistance of third party consultants on the creation of a new online version of CIM
“There are many publications that excel year after year, and The Big 95 honours those editors and art directors who have taken pride in what they do on a continual basis.” ~ Trade Association Business Press
Magazine – set for release in spring 2017. The new magazine design will be much more accessible to viewers using mobile devices. With the refreshed look, the relaunched site will also present articles in a new format, rolling out stories on a regular basis, rather than in batches which followed the magazine print schedule. This will reward readers who visit the site frequently and will also encourage viewers to access related content from our archives — thematically related to the stories they seek out.
CIM Journal Goes Digital
Commencing with the first volume in 2016, the CIM Journal is now offered to members electronically only. Members are able to download entire issues as well as individual papers via the CIM Technical Paper Library.
Rare Earth Elements/ Chromite Microsite
Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING) commissioned CIM to create and host a website (on CIM.org) for the Canadian Rare Earth Elements and Chromote R&D program (reechromite.ca). Further enhancements, including a REE database are planned for 2017.
Standards, Guidance and Best Practices Microsite
A special task group was struck in 2016 to undertake a total revamping of the current site
dedicated to standards, guidance and best practices – one of the few legacy sites to reside with a third party. The website serves as an online hub providing access to the standards, guidelines and best practices for reporting and valuation in Canada and globally. The new mobile friendly site will be more comprehensive, intuitive and easier to navigate.
At the conclusion of 2016 the site map and wireframes were being finalized. Content review and site development and implementation are slated to commence in Spring 2016 with a 2017 launch planned. Task Group members:
Garth Kirkham (CIM Council Lead) Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • Angela Hamlyn (CIM Director of Communications, Publications, Web/IT and Media) • Lorent Dione (CIM Web/IT Manager) •
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Michael Allan (MJ Allan Consulting) • Paul Bankes, Consultant • Daniel Gagnon (DRA Global) • Greg Gosson (Amec Foster Wheeler Americas Ltd.) • Deborah McCombe (RPA) • John Postle (RPA) • Carl Pelletier (Innovexplo)
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OneMine
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CIM remains a committed partner in OneMine, an online repository of more than 120,000 documents related to mining and minerals research that is a collaborative effort among multiple international societies including SME, AusIMM, SAIMM, TMS, IMMS, and DFI. Members of CIM and the participating societies have access to view, download and print documents at no charge. If a user is not a member, they can choose to download papers individually. Participating societies share in the royalties. In 2016, CIM papers were downloaded 19,525 times (compared to 10,215 in 2015) representing a 91 per cent increase. This increase is especially promising in light of
the fact that only a couple of thousand papers were added to the OneMine Library in 2016, bringing the total of CIM papers on the OneMine library to approximately 11,000. Of the 19,525 downloads of CIM papers, 1,818 were made by CIM members and the remaining 17,707 were downloaded by other member societies or subscribers.
CIM members downloaded 11,969 papers in total from the OneMine library during 2016.
EduMine Partnership
This past year CIM entered into a partnership with EduMine – a leading provider of online training and education to the mining industry – and the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) to offer premium peer-reviewed online courses that qualify for institutional certification. Courses can be accessed via a portal on the CIM site. Professional development – in particular remote learning – was a frequent request during every stage of CIM’s strategic outreach.
Women of Impact
In 2015 CIM Communications and Publications staff worked with CIM’s Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) on the production of a new book – Women of Impact. Spearheaded by Mary Wells (MetSoc president and associate dean in the faculty of engineering at the University of Waterloo) and Anne Millar (University of Ottawa), the book profiles 18 influential women in the Canadian materials, metallurgy and mining fields and shares their inspirational stories. Work on a follow-up edition – Women of Innovation – commenced in 2016 and is set for release at the Conference of Metallurgists (COM2017) to be held on August 27 to 30, 2017, in Vancouver.
CIM Convention & EXPO 2016
CIM’s annual Convention & EXPO was held in Vancouver, British Columbia, on May 1-4, 2016. At a time where budget cuts and difficult choices hit our members and the community at large, the number of attendees was slightly lower than in previous years. Nevertheless, this did not
diminish the feeling of community within CIM that was tangible throughout the event. This annual signature event for mining executives, their teams and suppliers pointed to encouraging industry health indicators. From the ongoing conversations through social media channels to panel discussions in meeting rooms and networking at the EXPO, talk of the prospect of a brightening future was on everyone’s lips.
Under the theme Leading Excellence, the technical program focused on today’s current affairs and tomorrow’s industry landscape. Answers to mining’s most pressing and challenging questions formed the basis of the plenary and technical sessions, which brought out close to 1,000 delegates. Tom Broddy, general chair and Michael Hitch, technical program chair, rallied CIM staff and members of the organizing committee to offer industry professionals leadingedge knowledge organized into eight strategic streams. With more than 5,000 participants from 45 countries in total,
Despite a year of low commodity prices, the EXPO featured 450+ exhibitors engaging and educating the community about the latest products, services, solutions, trends and best practices. Mirroring the convention’s technical streams and sessions, innovation, safety and sustainability were among the top topics touched on by exhibitors’ solutions, new technologies and savoir-faire.
Together, convention attendees celebrated excellence at the CIM Awards gala – sponsored by Caterpillar and its Canadian dealers – and partied hard to bid farewell at the Joy Global gala.
The West and the East take turns hosting Canada’s flagship mining event – where knowledge, networking and business brings CIM community leaders and change agents together – so we look forward to a successful CIM Convention in Montreal on April 30-May 3, 2017. Thank you to our sponsors Please see page 63
COM 2016/IMPC 2016
Collaboration and community are key! Under the direction of General Chair James A. Finch, CIM and its MetSoc and CMP societies joined forces to host the prestigious XXVIII International Mineral Processing Congress (IMPC), held on September 1115, 2016, in Quebec City. The 1,700 participants comprised a tight knit community of mineral processors, their colleagues and suppliers – the largest edition ever held since its inception in 1952.
Knowledge first – The cream of the crop from 1,000 submitted abstracts resulted in 600 oral presentations and 114 posters, organized in 12 parallel streams. A general plenary kicked-off each day and a total of 17 keynote speakers held thought-provoking discussions all week. In addition, two symposia and two field trips captivated participants, many whom had never been to Canada.
The human touch – After months of the community connecting virtually through social media conversations, IMPC turned out
to be a week-long feast of knowledge exchange, networking, great food, fun and camaraderie – where diversity and inclusion was celebrated by 35 countries in attendance. The social events turned into parties between friends new and old with ongoing surprises for the palate!
To top it off, IMPC 2016 was awarded the “Event of the Year” by the Circle of Ambassadors of Quebec City. Criteria focused on the size of audience, the number of countries represented and the economic impact on the city.
Thank you to our sponsors Please see page 64
MEMO 2016
The Sudbury Branch, along with the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society (MERS), Underground Mining Society (UMS) and Surface Mining Society (SMS) joined forces to host MEMO 2016, the conference for operators by operators.
General co-chairs Jo-Anne Boucher and Trang Tran-Valade – both from Bestech – inspired a committee of 25 volunteers who
stuck together to drive an unexpected success home. This extended committee was dedicated to drawing state-ofthe-art knowledge to Sudbury to raving reviews!
Exceeding expectations Considering the economic uncertainty over the past two years, it had been decided to secure an all-encompassing hotel venue where costs could be more easily managed. We were expecting 250 delegates for the two-day event and 100 new ones turned up on site for a total of 350. CIM’s Sudbury branch can be congratulated for hosting an oversold Diversity and Inclusion Panel, held in the Vale Cave at Science North. A panel of female and indigenous leaders and executives promoted diversity through their success stories – striking powerful cords in the assembly’s minds and hearts.
Thank you to our sponsors Please see page 64
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diversity of ideas, culture and perspective was widely prevalent.
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CIM Distinguished Lecturers Series CIM award-winning lecturers are invited to speak at CIM branches, student chapters and universities. Lecturers are chosen on the basis of their accomplishments and advancements in helping shape the global minerals community. Co-sponsored by CIM and the CIM Foundation.
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2015-2016 / 21 lectures
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Bill Steer Founder and General Manager of the Canadian Ecology Centre
Making informed choices – Modern mining standing still is going backwards!
Dean L. Millar Director of the Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management (ERCM) group of MIRARCO / Professor of Energy in Mining, Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering The journey to the 40% mine
Ian Thomson Principal, ShingleSpit Consultants Inc.
The social license to operate: The reality, the myths and the dark side
Mauro Chiesa Semi-retired Advisor, financing and advisory services in the fields of extractive and infrastructure Full-costing the mine project
Roussos Dimitrakopoulos Professor and CRC, McGill University
Smart mining complexes and value chains: A technological perspective on risk management and sustainability
Wilson Pascheto Manager of the Materials Technology Group of XPS Testing and Consulting Services, a division of Glencore
Materials technology in the mining industry, opportunities and challenges
Sponsored by
Hani Henein Professor at the Department of Chemicals & Materials Engineering, University of Alberta, AB
Advanced micro alloyed steels for sustainable pipelines The evolution of the philosophy of engineering education Quantifying solidification path in rapid solidification using 3D measurements
Dirk Van Zyl Professor, Chair of Mining and the Environment, University of British Columbia, BC Tailings risk management
Larry Smith Principal consultant at Lawrence, Devon, Smith and Associates Discounts rates and risk in long life projects
Patrick Stephenson Director/Principal Geologist, AMC Mining Consultants Ltd.
Mineral resources, minerals reserves or pie in the sky?
David Marshall Professor of Economic Geology and Geochemistry, Earth Sciences Department, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BCÂ Melt inclusions of native-silver and native-bismuth at Cobalt, Ontario
Model for native-metal enrichments comparing natural samples with experimental and insitu studies
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2016-2017 lecturers / 20 lectures to 6 universities, 14 CIM branches and counting
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GOAL 02
FOSTER A ROBUST, CONNECTED AND ENGAGED CIM COMMUNITY Drawing upon the valuable connections forged throughout our rich 115+ year history and fortified by the critical insights and expertise found in our 10 technical societies and more than 35 branches, CIM serves as an important connector and conduit for a community that is as vast and as rich as the industry itself. From exploration and extraction through to production and reclamation, from the rock face to the corporate tower, our constituents are involved in every facet of the mining cycle, and together we are made stronger than the sum of our parts.
In our ongoing effort to better understand our membership, a major focus in 2016 went towards improving our membership analysis and related reporting. We also set the stage for investing in the systems and processes that will improve the membership experience online, such as making it easier to sign up for and renew memberships – both at the national and the branch level. While some of these systems are scheduled for release in early 2017 and beyond, we have already been able to provide more user-friendly tools to our branch and society volunteers, such as the Community Toolkit, which enables them to promote, schedule and track their events online as well as a more efficient
and more robust online system for submission and review of our awards.
To deliver on our members’ appetite for continuous and professional development, in 2016 we reached an agreement with EduMine to develop and deliver a number of high-quality peer reviewed online courses, available through a portal on the CIM website. We also received commitments from a number of our societies to deliver more EduMine courses in the future.
Following a difficult period of downsizing and re-organization, we have also started to rebuild our personal retention and response capacity, and have already begun seeing strong initial results in the area of corporate membership retention.
We also took some solid steps to strengthen our ties and our relationship with the Canadian Mining Games organization, engaging with mining engineering students from across Canada.
The decision to make diversity and inclusion a priority in our strategic plan was also a key development within CIM this past year, leading to a renewed momentum for our Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC), the development of a full stream of sessions on diversity at the CIM annual conference in May, 2017, and the introduction of a Diversity and Inclusion Award.
LOCATION
Alberta
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP 517
British Columbia
1,091
New Brunswick
93
Manitoba
Newfoundland Nova Scotia
Northwest Territories Nunavut
56 47 95 56 3
Ontario
2,643
Quebec
1,302
Yukon
17
Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan USA
International Undisclosed Total
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649 525 535
1,791
9,422
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Membership
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Community Toolkit
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In our ongoing efforts to enhance the service to our branches and societies, a Community Toolkit was officially launched in May 2016. The online system allows administrative access to an eblast software, enabling administrators to send information and promote events through mass emails to the recipients of their choice. A second tool – Eventbrite – enables constituents to readily plan, create, promote and sell tickets for their events. Marketing collateral, such as PowerPoint templates, logos, stationary, etc. were added to the toolkit in the fall. As an extension of the Community Toolkit, work commenced on a new website template for the CIM branches. A straightforward and intuitive back-end will make it easy for branch administrators to update online content, resulting in more current information, increased flexibility on their part and less strain on CIM national office Web/IT staff. The sites will also tie into the Eventbrite capabilities
via a widget, enabling registration and transactions for branch events to take place online.
The site map was based on a benchmarking exercise as well as consultation with the branches via a survey. Further validation, development and testing was undertaken with the generous cooperation of Irene Gosende Seeney of the CIM Toronto Branch. More branch sites are due to be rolled out in 2017. Additionally, the Web/IT team will also be exploring at how to adapt the template for the needs of CIM societies.
Social Media
In an effort to harmonize CIM’s social media presence the Communications team took the lead on centralizing the social media efforts emanating from the National Office and create a solid base for social media by: • Consolidating accounts with CIM events • Pushing the Instagram account to reach more students • Cross-marketing on various social media platforms
• Live tweeting from the CIM 2016 Plenary • Sharing “behind the scenes” pictures, videos and stories from the CIM National Office to give the office a “face” and foster a sense of community • Answered more questions on social media, as increasingly, people are contacting CIM via social media, in particular students and media, who use Facebook and LinkedIn to enquire about specific CIM initiatives.
Engagement and traffic on all platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram) were up in 2016. The promotion of CIM Magazine content was particularly effective, as were scholarship stories and those that highlighted university research. An awareness campaign in conjunction with the CIM Convention 2016, encouraged participants to join twitter and utilize the convention hashtag.
CIM currently has more than 15,000 LinkedIn members and
Twitter, our fastest growing platform, now has 4,138 followers.
Branding
During 2016 the Communications/Web team developed a new branded look for CIM’s collateral materials – including letterhead, business cards, PowerPoint templates, etc. – that can be used by CIM National and its constituent branches, societies, council and committees. The brand incorporates colour elements of the annual CIM Convention, while projecting an overall corporate look that works well across a variety of platforms. Future website development will also adhere to these branding standards. A unified logo was also proposed for use by branches that will help to harmonize the overall CIM brand.
Membership Marketing & Promotion
The Communications team developed two new membership marketing campaigns, accompanied by promotional materials and messaging highlighting the benefits of membership.
A “Now I’m Cool” promotion with some giveaways (t-shirts, buttons and laptop decals) was rolled out at PDAC 2016 and was intended to bring some light-hearted visibility to CIM membership.
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Additionally, a broader campaign emphasizing the empowerment, professional development opportunities and sense of belonging that CIM membership brings was promoted via print and web ads, electronic banners, posters, etc.
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Recognizing excellence
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CIM Awards honour industry’s finest for their outstanding contributions in various fields. Their achievements and dedication are what make Canada’s minerals industry a force to be reckoned with. Up to 13 national awards, seven branch or society awards and five sponsored award recipients are recognized at the awards gala at the CIM Convention, which highlight an individual’s or a company’s accomplishments and outstanding contributions. Their achievements are a tribute to our community and their legacy as industry icons inspire tomorrow’s leaders.
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Special thanks go out to Caterpillar and its Canadian dealers whose financial contribution to produce the gala makes for an upscale and memorable evening.
Congratulations to all our 2016 CIM Award winners!
CIM FELLOWSHIP For outstanding continuous contributions to CIM
and/or the mining, metallurgical and petroleum industries
PETER EDMUNDS, Atlas Copco; DANIEL M. GAGNON, Met-Chem; LOUIS GIGNAC, G Mining Services Inc.; ROBERT HENDERSON, Amerigo Resources; ERIC HINTON, Boge & Boge; GEORGES KIPOUROS, University of Saskatchewan; BRUCE KNIGHT, Sumitomo Corporation; MATTHIAS MILITZER, University of British Columbia; PATTY MOORE, Cactus Liaison Consulting; SERGEI A. SHIPILOV, Oak Ridge National Laboratory; MICHAEL SOPKO, Inco Limited (retired); SEAN WALLER, Candente Copper Corporation
Hatch senior advisor Chris Twigge-Molecey, who received the CIM Distinguished Service Medal, was one of many honoured at the CIM awards gala.
CIM DISTINGUISHED LECTURERS For their accomplishments in
scientific, technical, management or educational activities related to the minerals industry
HANI HENEIN, professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta. Lecture: Advanced microalloyed steels for sustainable pipelines.
DANIEL MARSHALL, professor of economic geology and geochemistry at Simon Fraser University’s Earth Sciences Department. Lecture: A new model for native-metal enrichments comparing natural samples with experimental and in-situ melting studies.
LAWRENCE DEVON SMITH, principal consultant at Lawrence Devon Smith & Associates. Lecture: Discount rates and risk in long life projects.
PATRICK STEPHENSON, director and principal geologist at AMC Mining Consultants Canada. Lecture: Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves or pie in the sky?
DIRK VAN ZYL, professor and chair of Mining and the Environment at
the University of British Columbia. Lecture: Tailings risk management.
the Institute or the mineral industry
CHRIS TWIGGE-MOLECEY is a Senior Advisor at Hatch Ltd., a
consulting engineering, project and construction management company, where he has worked for 43 years. He has held a wide range of both technical and management positions.
VALE MEDAL FOR MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO MINING For meritorious and practical contribution to the mining and metallurgical industry of Canada
GRAHAM CLOW is Chairman and Principal Mining Engineer of RPA Inc. He is a senior mining executive with more than 42 years of experience, with particular emphasis on mineral resources and reserves and economic assessments of projects and operations worldwide.
A.O. DUFRESNE EXPLORATION ACHIEVEMENT For exceptional contribution to mining exploration in Canada
ROBERT A. QUARTERMAIN is the Chairman and CEO of Pretium
Resources Ltd. He has over 40 years of experience with geology, exploration and development. He was previously the president of Silver Standard Resource Inc. from 1985 to 2010.
CIM PRESIDENTS’ ROLE MODEL MEDAL For setting an
outstanding example and recognizing early career accomplishments as a role model within CIM
FENNA POELZER is currently the chief estimator for Abalone Construction, working mainly in Alberta’s oil sands and related development. Her role includes detailed analytics of equipment productions, front-end job planning, labour relations acumen and marketing.
SYNCRUDE AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT For excellence in sustainable development DAVID T. LYNCH was previously the dean of engineering at the University of Alberta from 1994 to 2015.
BARLOW MEDAL FOR BEST GEOLOGICAL PAPER For the best
geological paper published in CIM publications during the preceding year
MICHEL PROULX is currently the president at Géo-Consilium, a
position he has held since 1995. He has a master’s degree in geochemistry and has previously worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources of Quebec.
CIM DISTRICT DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS For significant contribution to the mineral industry and CIM Branch
Central District: MOHAMMED ALI, regional director for the environmental services at Hatch
Western District: JOHN D. CAIRNS, senior mining engineer at WorleyParsons
Eastern District: IAN TURNER, mining engineer at Sitec Quartz Inc.
MEL W. BARTLEY OUTSTANDING BRANCH AWARD For the CIM Branch demonstrating the most progress
CIM SUDBURY
CIM COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD To recognize “Unsung Heroes” of the mining industry and CIM
OLIVER KOSKI was previously a project manager at the Centre for
Excellence in Mining Innovation. He has been a member of CIM Sudbury branch since the 1970s, and for over ten years has contributed to the branch as a director.
ROBERT ELVER MINERAL ECONOMICS AWARD For the most significant contribution to the mineral economics field
WILLIAM H. MCNEIL was the senior mining engineer for Scotiabank up to his retirement in January 2016. He has been active in the mining industry for over 40 years with Falconbridge Nickel Mines Limited, Amax Inc., Strathcona Mineral Services Limited and Scotiabank.
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CIM DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL For meritorious service to
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CIM-BEDFORD CANADIAN YOUNG MINING LEADERS AWARD For exceptional achievement and potential of young Canadian mining leaders
ANNE GENT, senior environmental scientist at Cameco Corporation DOMINIQUE GIRARD, vice-president, Nunavut operations at AgnicoEagle
ANDREW RANDELL, principal geologist at Strata GeoData Services DAVID STEIN, CEO of Aberdeen International
HATCH-CIM MINING & MINERALS PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SAFETY AWARD For outstanding project safety systems, culture and performance
CAMECO CORPORATION – McArthur River Electrical Substation Project GLENCORE CORPORATION – Process Gas Project
J.C. SPROULE AWARD For excellence in Northern exploration and development
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JAMES MORTENSEN is a professor at the University of British
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Columbia. He has over 40 years of field experience focused on regional tectonic and metallogenic studies, which have focused mainly in the northern Cordillera and the Canadian Shield, as well as Spain, Portugal, New Zealand, Australia, China, Mexico, and Tibet.
SELWYN BLAYLOCK MEDAL For distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in the field of mining, metallurgy or geology
CHUCK JEANNES was the CEO and president of Goldcorp from 2009 to
2016. Before that he served as the executive vice president of corporate development at Goldcorp.
JOHN T. RYAN TROPHIES For a mine in a given category which experienced the lowest reportable injury frequency in the previous year National: CAMECO CORPORATION – McArthur River Mine (Metals) RAMBLER METALS AND MINING CANADA LTD. – Ming Mine (Metals) NORTH AMERICAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP – Kearl Lake Mine Site (Select)
MOSAIC POTASH ESTERHAZY LIMITED – K1 Mine (Select) DE BEERS CANADA – Victor Mine (Select) POTASHCORP – New Brunswick Division (Select) VALE – Voisey’s Bay Mine (Select) TECK COAL LIMITED – Greenhills Operations (Coal) Regional: GOLDCORP – Éléonore Mine GLENCORE – Kidd Operations CLAUDE RESOURCES INC. – Seabee Mine NEW GOLD INC. – New Afton Mine SYNCRUDE CANADA LTD. – Mildred Lake & Aurora Mines TATA STEEL MINERALS CANADA – DSO Project
MCPARLAND MEMORIAL AWARD For excellence in maintenance, engineering and reliability in the minerals industry
ALLAN AKERMAN is the President of Akerman Consultants Inc., which
focuses on large R&D projects. He is also a director at CAMIRO. He has 35 years of experience in the mining industry.
JULIAN BOLDY GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY SERVICE AWARD For exceptional service to the Geological Society of CIM
DAMIEN DUFF is the vice-president of geoscience and geotechnical R&D at the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation.
MINING ENGINEERING OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD For outstanding achievement or contribution in the field of Mining Engineering
ERIC HINTON works in mining services at Boge & Boge, and has over
25 years of mining experience in Canada, the United States of America, Ghana and Zimbabwe, which involves operations engineering, feasibility studies and mining research in cutting edge technologies.
TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE MINING (TSM) AWARDS For celebrating excellence and leadership in sustainable development Environmental Excellence: RAGLAN MINE, Glencore Community Engagement: KIDD OPERATIONS, Glencore
CIM Committees & Groups The CIM Audit and Risk Committee was formally constituted in 2014 following a revision to the CIM governance policies. The committee meets quarterly to review the financial position and results of CIM. We also meet with the external auditors at least annually. At the end of the 2015 audit we reviewed and recommended approval of the financial statements.
The committee convened in the summer and resolved to change external auditors. An RFP process was undertaken with CIM’s senior leadership team and we recommended a change of auditors to Deloitte.
The members annually review the status of priority items on the risk register and the status of internal controls remediation work. We look forward to working with CIM’s senior leadership team to
oversee financial stewardship of CIM for 2017.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair (Council member also sitting on the Executive Committee): Mark Patterson, PwC Inc. • Members: David Whittle, Consultant; Robert (Bob) Schafer, Eagle Mines Management LLC; Benoit Sawyer, Director Finance and Business Systems, CIM; Jean Vavrek, Executive Director (ex officio), CIM
Best Practice Guidelines Committee The Best Practice Guidelines Committee (BP) works to create industry best practices. In 2016 we worked on:
1. Price Guidance – A subcommittee headed by John Postle has completed its work which can be found on the CIM website and an article on this was published in CIM Magazine.
2. Cost Reporting – This subcommittee was focused on providing guidance and consistence with respect to project cost reporting, particularly in light of the recommendations by the World Gold Council. Work stalled but has been restarted. Special thanks are extended to Graham Clow for his efforts on the best practices for cost reporting sub-committee.
3. Advanced Studies – Best Practice Guidelines are being formulated to cover advanced studies, namely Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), Pre-feasibility Study, and Feasibility Study. Greg Gossan and Stella Shearson of Amec Foster Wheeler are heading this effort.
4. A one-day 3rd-/4th-year course created by Geoscientists Canada at the request of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) to CIM has been created and was launched in
September 2016. It has been distributed and being offered in all provinces.
5. At the request of the CSA the BP committee is looking at creating guidance related to “exploration targets”.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS David Eden, Kinross • Hendrick Falck, GNWT • Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems • Marc Legault, Agnico Eagle • Reno Pressaco, RPA
CIMVAL – Special Committee on the Valuation of Mineral Properties
IMVAL template launched The IMVAL Template (International Standards for Valuation of Mineral properties) was launched in 2016. This effort was led by Canada, through the auspices of CIMVAL and included representatives of VALMIN, SAMVAL, SME, AIMA, and RICS (initially), representing mining
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valuation standards from Australia, South Africa, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, respectively. IMVAL was formed with the goal of harmonizing international standards for the valuation of mineral properties.
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Concepts, principles and definitions were taken from three existing mineral valuation codes or standards (VALMIN of Australasia, SAMVAL of South Africa, and CIMVAL of Canada) and aligned with those of the International Valuation Standards (IVS) and some U.S. practices to form the IMVAL Template. The standards template is designed as a principles-based, high-level document to guide and underpin national codes or standards, and is intended for it to have similar usage and stature as the CRIRSCO Template for reserves and resources. It is important to note that the CIMVAL Standards and Guidelines will continue to be the principal document for the valuation of mineral properties in Canada.
CIMVAL being updated and revised CIMVAL is in the process of being updated to be consistent with IMVAL, but will include aspects to suit Canadian circumstances. Issues that have been reviewed include: use of inferred resources, guidelines, relationship with NI43101, SRO’s, levels of valuation reports and methodologies. The committee expects a first draft for comments to be available in the latter part of 2017. CIMVAL’s members include expertise and experience from banking, consulting, mining finance, mining companies operations, exploration and law.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Co-Chairs: Keith Spence, Global Mining Capital Corp., and William Roscoe, RPA Inc. • Secretary: Eden Oliver, Bennett Jones LLP • Members: Derek Melo, KPMG; Michael Fowler, Loewen, Ondaatje, McCutcheon Ltd.; David Scott, CIBC; Michael Samis, Ernst & Young; Marc Legault, Agnico Eagle Mines; Pat Stephenson, AMC Consultants; Bruce McKnight, Minerals Advisory Services
Compensation Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CIM President (2015-2016): Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • CIM President (2016-2017): Michael Winship, Independent consultant • CIM President-Elect: Kenneth (Ken) G. Thomas, Ken Thomas & Associates • CIM Incoming President-Elect: Janice Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING)
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee For text, see page 53
COMMITTEE MEMBERS As of May 2016
Founding Chair: Patty Moore, Cactus Liaison Consulting • Incoming Chair: Sean Willy, Cameco (now Des Nedhe Development) • Secretary: Sophie Bertrand, Yamana Gold /Women who Rock • Members: Mohammed Ali, Hatch (now
Klohn Crippen Berger); Mafalda Arias, Mafalda Arias & Associates; Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech; Lana Eagle, Industry Council for Aboriginal Business; Catharine Shaw, Golder/Women in Mining Canada; Sarah Gauen, MiHR; Angela Hamlyn, CIM; Robert Schafer, Eagle Mines Management; Nathan Stubina, McEwen Mining; Mary Wells, University of Waterloo; Michael Winship, CIM; Jean Vavrek, CIM; Janice Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING) As of October 2016
Founding Chair: Patty Moore, Cactus Liaison Consulting • Incoming Chair: Daniella Dimitrov, Excellon Resources Inc. • Secretary: Sophie Bertrand, Yamana Gold / Women who Rock • Current Convention Chair: TBD • Members: Mohammed Ali, Klohn Crippen Berger; Mafalda Arias, Mafalda Arias & Associates; Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech; Lana Eagle, Industry Council for Aboriginal Business; Catharine Shaw, Golder/Women in Mining Canada; Sarah Gauen, MiHR;
Executive Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2015-2016 CIM President (2014-2015): Sean Waller, Candente Copper Corporation • CIM President (2015-2016): Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • CIM President-Elect: Michael Winship, Independent consultant • Audit & Risk Committee Chair: Mark Patterson, PwC Inc. • CIM VicePresident International: Nathan Stubina, McEwen Mining • CIM District Vice-President: Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech • CIM Underground Mining Society Chair: Eric Hinton, Boge and Boge • Environmental and Social Responsibility Chair: Janice
Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING) • Executive Director (ex officio) and Secretary: Jean Vavrek, CIM
COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2016-2017 CIM President (2015-2016): Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • CIM President (2016-2017): Michael Winship, Independent consultant • CIM President-Elect: Kenneth (Ken) G. Thomas, Ken Thomas & Associates • CIM Incoming President-Elect: Janice Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING) • Audit & Risk Committee Chair: Mark Patterson, PwC Inc. • Second-Year District Vice-President: Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech • Second-Year District Vice-President: Denis Gourde, InnovExplo Inc. • International District VicePresident: Greg Rasmussen, Gekko Systems Inc. • Society Chair –Society for Rock Engineering: Martin Grenon, University of Laval • Society Chair – Management & Economics Society: Carlos da Costa, University of British Columbia /
Simon Fraser University / EduMine • Executive Director (ex officio) and Secretary: Jean Vavrek, CIM
Global Mining Standards Group
This was another significant year for the Global Mining Standards Group (GMSG).
Four published guidelines Mobile Equipment Open Data Consensus Guideline (April 2016): A consensus between operators and OEMS that identifies onboard datasets that should be openly available to equipment owners in a real-time, read-only format.
Industrial Comminution Efficiency Trio: • Determining the Bond Efficiency of Industrial Grinding Circuits (February): Use of the Bond method and Bond Work Index allows personnel to quantify and compare relative energy efficiencies
• Methods to Survey and Sample Grinding Circuits for Determining Energy Efficiency (April): Details methods to survey and sample grinding circuits to generate sufficient information to support reliable efficiency analysis.
• Morrell Method for Determining Comminution Circuit Specific Energy and Assessing Energy Utilization Efficiency of Existing Circuits (August): The Morrell method utilizes data from the SMC Test to predict an ore body’s comminution circuit in order to determine energy consumption.
Four new projects Autonomous Mining International Guideline: The result of GMSG’s autonomous mining definition and scope work. The group aims to develop an autonomous mining guideline for international use.
Battery Electric Vehicles Underground Project: The project is a joint effort between GMSG and the Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC),
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launched in June 2016. As a result, a guideline on the implementation of Battery Electric Vehicles will be published in Q2 2017.
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Mapping the Interfaces for Equipment Operation Across Control: The project has been developed by the Interoperability Working Group to describe the interfaces at all control layers required for operating machinery, with two phases looking at Control Interfaces and Machine Attributes.
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Cyber Security: Created based on corporate member feedback. A kick-off discussion session will be held at the CIM 2017 Convention in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
10 event sponsors Alight Mining Solutions • Barrick Gold • DetNet • Guardvant • METS Ignited • OSIsoft • Peck Tech • Rio Tinto • Switch • Uptake 16 in-kind sponsors Amazon • Accenture • AngloGold Ashanti • Barrick Gold • BHP Billiton • Cisco • Deloitte •
Freeport McMoRan • Glencore • Newmont • Rio Tinto • SAIMM • Silver Standard • Teck • Vale • Yamana Gold
15 collaborators AMIRA International • Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) • Austmine • Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) • Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution (CEEC) • Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) • Canada Mining Innovation Council (CMIC) • Production Development Corporation (CORFO) • GS1 • METS Ignited • Mining3 (formerly CRC Mining) • Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) • South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) • Surface Mining Association for Research and Technology (SMART) • The Open Group
22 Workshops: Brisbane, AU • Denver, USA • Johannesburg, SA • Las Vegas, USA • Perth, AU • Phoenix, USA • San Francisco, USA • Sudbury, CA • Toronto, CA • Tucson, USA • Vancouver, CA
Four forums Brisbane, AU • Johannesburg, SA • Las Vegas, USA • San Francisco, USA
GOVERNING COUNCIL Chair: Helius Guimaraes, Rio Tinto • Past Chair: Andrew Scott, Barrick Gold • Vice Chair: Gary Westerdale, AngloGold Ashanti • Vice-Chair International Standards: Tim Skinner, SMART Systems Group • Treasurer: Mark Bartlett, Flow Partners • Secretary: Peter Becu, Information Systems and Technology Consultant • SAIMM Representative: Declan Vogt, University of the Witwatersrand • Managing Director: Heather Ednie, GMSG • Integrated Operations Working Group: Laura Mottola, Flow Partners • Situation Awareness Working Group: Mark Baker, CheckMark Consulting • Technology and Connectivity Working Group: Paul Raj, Olio Technology Solutions • Common Reference Framework Working Group: Roy Irvine, Real IRM • Underground Working Group: Riaan van Wyk, DetNet South Africa, and Russell Kennett, Rio
Tinto • Industrial Comminution Efficiency Working Group: Aidan Giblett, Newmont • Reliability Working Group: Zoli Lukacs, Gibraltar Mine • Autonomous Mining Working Group: Francois Gariepy, Peck Tech, and Graeme Mitchell, BHP Billiton • Data Access and Usage Working Group: vacant • Interoperability Working Group: Sergio Burdiles O., CORFO
Governance Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS CIM Past President (Chair): Garth Kirkham, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • CIM Director named by Council Resolution: Michael Allan, MJ Allan Consulting • Director named by Council Resolution: Michael Cinnamond, B2Gold Corporation • CIM President ex officio: Michael Winship, CIM President, Independent consultant • CIM Executive Director (ex officio nonvoting): Jean Vavrek, CIM
We narrowed our focus outside of Canada this past year and reduced our activities to develop international branches. Meanwhile, with the help from key members of our committee – under the new leadership of Greg Rasmussen – the International Advisory Committee continued to support some exchange activities with China. Also, in a limited way we continued to provide guidance and response to requests from governments and organizations outside Canada interested in developing stronger relationships with CIM and adopting a mining model similar to Canada’s.
CIM maintained our strong, collaborative relationship with other mining societies – such as SME, AusIMM, SAIMM and others – via the Global Mineral Professional Alliance, created some years ago and continued to engage with international sister societies via joint initiatives such as ONEMine and EduMINE (new in 2016).
We continued to work with and support organizations such as the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group (GMSG), the Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO), the International Mining Valuation (IMVAL) group, as well as the CSA Group mirror committee for ISO standards (TC82), helping to ensure Canadian perspectives, leadership and expertise in the areas of on global standards, definitions and guidelines-related issues.
CIM also continued to attract high caliber international events, successfully hosting the International Mineral Processors Congress (IMPC) in 2016, and setting the groundwork towards Resources for Future generations (RFG) to take place in 2018. We continue to set our sights on attracting future international events to Canada.
In a focused way we continued to support the Canadian branding efforts outside Canada, working closely with NRCan, Global Affairs Canada, and with partners
like MAC, PDAC, CAMESE, CCA (Canadian Council on Africa) to showcase Canadian model and practices to attract business and partnership interest for our Corporate members.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Vice-President International (Chair): Greg Rasmussen, Gekko Systems • Core Group: Chris Twigge-Molecey, Hatch; Jean Vavrek, CIM; Robert Schafer, Eagle Mine Management LLP; Keith Spence, Global Mining Capital Corp • Africa District VicePresident: Daniel Gagnon, DRA Global • Africa District VicePresident: Pierre Boivin, McCarthy Tétrault • Members: Chuck Edwards, AMEC Foster Wheeler; Phillip Mackey, P.J. Mackey Technology Inc.; Joe Hinzer, Watts, Griffis and McOuat; Lucky Lakshmanan, Process Research Ortech; Nathan Stubina, McEwen Mining Inc.
Safety Task Force
Under the leadership of CIM President Michael Winship, and with continued support from committee members, a new Safety Task Force was struck in 2016. With education at its core, there have already been a number of advancements including regular articles on safety in CIM Magazine and a safety stream at the CIM Convention 2017. Some of this content will focus on sharing leading practices from the recipients of some of our top national and provincial-regional safety awards, such as the coveted John T. Ryan awards.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Michael Winship, CIM President, Independant Consultant • Roy Slack, Cementation • Glenn Lyle, Mirarco • Victor Pakalnis, Mirarco • Jo-Anne Boucher, Bestech • Gord Winkel, University of Alberta • Jim Popowich, Independent mining consultant • David Forrester, AECOM • Jean Vavrek, CIM
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Standing Committee on Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Definitions
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Since its creation in 2000, the CIM Standing Committee on Mineral Reserve and Mineral Resource Definitions has maintained the CIM definitions referenced by National Instrument 43-101 (Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects) and represents CIM on the Committee for Mineral Reserve International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO).
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In early 2016, CIM began discussions with Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) staff to include the two remaining CRIRSCO Core Definitions not referenced to CIM by NI 43-101. During 2016, our committee focused efforts on completing a new definition and guidance for “exploration target”. Following a period of CSA staff review, the final definition was completed in mid-2016. In late 2016, we began work on a definition and guidance for “scoping study”. The two new
definitions will be forwarded to CIM Council for approval in mid2017.
During 2016, the committee responded to questions from the CSA and represents CIM on CRIRSCO. Paul Bankes represented CRIRSCO and CIM on the United Nations Expert Group on Resource Classification (EGRC) and served on the UNFC “G” Axis Committee, the CSA-CIM Working Committee and ISO TC 82 Mirror Committee.
Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) The CRIRSCO Annual General Meeting was held in Jaipur, India, on November 7-10, 2016. CRIRSCO members Deborah McCombe and Paul Bankes attended on behalf of CIM.
Discussions were held on how each CRIRSCO member country recognizes new codes and professional associations. Currently the process is varied.
Each country provided an update of any Code or Best Practice
Guideline revisions as well as any issues with respect to mining industry disclosure identified by their regulators.
Discussions are ongoing with the Philippines, Indonesia, China, India, Mozambique, Columbia, Peru and Argentina as potential future CRIRSCO members.
The next Annual General Meeting will be held in October 2017. CRIRSCO is able to continue its mandate of increasing transparency of disclosure of exploration results, resources and reserves through the strong support from ICMM and CIM.
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Paul Bankes, Consultant • Deb McCombe, Roscoe Postle Associates • Tim Maunula, Oak Ridge Resources Ltd. • Normand Champigny, Sphinx Resources Ltd. • Joe Ringwald, Selwyn Resources • Greg Gosson, AMEC Foster Wheeler • Kevin Palmer, Teck Resources Ltd.
Strategic Planning Committee
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Garth Kirkham, CIM President 2015-2016, Kirkham Geosystems Ltd. • Michael Winship, Incoming CIM President 2016-2017 • Jean Vavrek, CIM Executive Director • Angela Hamlyn, CIM Director of Communications, Publications and Media • Jo-Anne Boucher, BESTECH • Daniel Gagnon, CIM Foundation, DRA Global • Janice Zinck, Natural Resources Canada (CanmetMINING)
Technical Publications Committee
The Technical Publications Committee (TPC) held four quarterly meetings (March, May, September and December). Key topics for discussion involved improving the paper submission rate and turnaround between paper acceptance and publication, as well as enhancing the visibility and accessibility of
• Invited recommended paper authors from conferences (i.e. COM, MeMO, IMPC and CMP) to submit their papers to CIM Journal for peer review • Created an option for CIM Journal authors to have their papers published as “preprints”, to shorten the time between papers acceptance and publication • In 2016, 53 volunteer peer reviewers generously shared
their expertise to review the 43 papers submitted for review. Of these papers, 10 are published, 12 are accepted and scheduled for publication in 2017, seven are with authors for revision, 10 are under review, and four were rejected. TPC chairs made an additional nine decisions on papers submitted late in 2015 (six are published, three are with authors for revision).
COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair: Chuck Edwards, Saskatchewan Research Council
• Society representatives: Michael Sue, Outotec (Canadian Mineral Processors Society) • Agus Sasmito, McGill University (Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society) • Mark Lamoureux, Scotia Bank (Management and Economics Society) • Peter Lind, Goldcorp Inc., and Erfan Sharifi, Outotec (Metallurgy & Materials Society) • Martin Grenon, Université Laval (Society for Rock Engineering) • Loy Chunpongtong, Gamontip Consultants, and Mehrdad Bozorgian, Independent
Consultant (Surface Mining Society) • Gary Poxleitner, SRK Consulting (Underground Mining Society) • Hendrik Falck, Northwest Territories Geological Survey, and Steve McCutcheon, McCutcheon GeoConsulting (Geological Society) • Janis Shandro, University of Victoria, and Zoe Mullard, UBC (Environmental and Social Responsibility Society) • CIM Staff: Ryan Bergen, Janice Burke, Angela Hamlyn (ex officio), Andrea Nichiporuk
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CIM Journal to a broad audience. Specifically they:
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CIM Societies All 10 technical societies of CIM are instrumental in helping industry professionals build their knowledge and expertise for the development of Canada’s minerals, metals, materials and petroleum sectors. It is through various conferences, publications, workshops, awards and scholarships – reinforced by the exceptional support of dedicated volunteer members – that make the societies integral to CIM.
Canadian Mineral Processors Society
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We integrate all levels of mineral processing from academics and research to construction, operations and downstream processing. Participating in our regional and national events enables extensive networking and knowledgesharing opportunities across all these areas. We strive to build the know-how and mineral processing wisdom from the time our members are students and onwards into their careers.
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CMP is CIM’s largest society with almost 1,700 members. Our constituents primarily represent the Canadian mineral processing community; however about 20 per cent of the delegates at our annual conferences are from outside Canada. Our delegates are suppliers (40 per cent), industry professionals (25 per cent), consultants (25 per cent) and 10 per cent academia and government representatives. Activities • 48th Annual Canadian Mineral Processors Operators Conference • Technical meetings held at most of our 10 regional branches
Awards & Scholarships • Mineral Processor of the Year: Jennifer Abols • Art Macpherson Comminution: Doug Farnell and Steve Thompson • Ray Macdonald Volunteer Award: Stuart McTavish • Lifetime Achievement Award: Brian Flintoff • Past Chair: Tad Crowie • Best Presentation: Ben Murphy
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EXECUTIVE Chair: Scott Martin • 1st Vice-Chair: Johnna Muinonen • 2nd Vice-Chair: Brian Danyliw • Past Chair: Paul Blatter • Secretary: Janice Zinck • Treasurer: Wesley Griffith
Environmental and Social Responsibility Society
Our 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. We encourage leading practices, a culture of responsibility, and enhanced social and environmental performance management of this industry through collaboration with all interested and affected parties. We do this through providing an engaging and high quality technical program at the annual CIM Convention. Our members are part of a number of working groups outside of the technical sessions which help promote good practices in the mining industry. The Environmental and Social Responsibility Society (ESRS) is made up of a diverse group including managers, scientists, academics, consultants and researchers with operating companies, as well as university and government representatives.
Awards & Outreach • Distinguished Lecturer: Dr. Dirk Van Zyl from UBC (2016) • ESRS has spearheaded the development of the new Diversity Inclusion Award, launched in time for CIM 2017
EXECUTIVE Chair: Karola Toth • Past Chair: David Forrester • Vice-Chair: Mireille Goulet • Second Vice-Co-Chair, Environment: Carol Jones • Second Vice-Co-Chair, Social and Publications: Edith Garneau • SecretaryTreasurer: Kim Bittman • Awards Chair: Resa Furey • Communications Chair: Holly Gardner
Geological Society
Founded in 1942 as the Geology Division of CIM, our mission continues to be 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.
Activities Organized the Geology and Exploration stream comprising five sessions and 22 speakers for the CIM Convention in Vancouver
Prizes • Barlow Medal for the best geological paper: Michel Proulx, Val-d’Or, Québec • Julian Boldy Geological Society Service Award: Damien Duff, Sudbury, Ontario
EXECUTIVE Chair: Serge Perreault • Outgoing Chair: Jason Dunning • Geological Society Representatives on the Technical Publications Committee: Hendrick Falck and Steve McCutcheon • Directors: Garth Kirkham, Libby Sharman, Andrew Randell, Damien Duff and Dave Lentz
Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society Our primary objective is to provide a knowledge and communication forum for members to share new and proven ideas, best practices and experiences. We take an active role to add value and sustainability to society, throughout the rest of CIM, its affiliates, businesses, government, schools and other mining related external organizations. Joining the Maintenance, Engineering and Reliability Society (MER) provides a great opportunity for professional growth, networking and business development. MER is represented by 22 executive members and more than 450 members, from a wide variety of backgrounds from both within Canada and internationally.
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Activities CIM Convention technical programming in 2016 included: • Content developed for the Mining Footprint stream and 2nd annual Tailings Management Workshop in collaboration with MAC • Content developed in collaboration with others for the Sustainable Organization stream, such as, Ethics and Communities: Diversity and Inclusion. • Sixth Extractive Sector Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Session on Transparency – with Keynote addresses by Joe Ringwald (ScoZinc Mining Ltd.) and Jerry Asp (Tahltan Nation Development Corp). Working groups: • Jan Boon spearheaded the development of CSR in the curriculum using the TRELLIS platform • Launched the NI43-101 Environmental and Social Disclosure Improvement Project and developed a task group that is spearheaded by Rick Siwik • Our members are active participants of the CSA Harmonized Canadian Mirror Committee to the ISO standards program on Mine Closure and Reclamation Management
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We work collaboratively and network to continue moving forward for the success of the individuals, companies, organizations and the success of the mining sector.
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Activities • Leadership and guidance in MeMO, CIM, Hoist and Haul 2020 and other Conferences • Peer-review of articles for the CIM Journal and other learned publications • Awards and Scholarships • Development of web based training and eMagazine • Involvement and support of CIM Council, Executive Committee, working committees and initiatives
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Awards & Scholarships • McParland Memorial Award: Allan Akerman 2016, CEMI – the Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation (Retired in 2015) • CIM Distinguished Lecturer: Dean Millar 2015–2016 (MER Nominee), Mining, Innovation, Rehabilitation and Applied Research Corporation (MIRARCO), Director of the Energy, Renewables and Carbon Management (ERCM) Group and Laurentian University’s Bharti School of Engineering Professor of Energy in Mining • The Edward (Ed) Melville Patton Memorial Scholarship: Jordan Mitchell, M.A. Sc., Queen’s University • The Ken Hildebrant Memorial Scholarship: Lea Johnston, 4th Year Geological Engineering, University of British Columbia • The Ken Hildebrant Memorial Scholarship: William Dixon, 2nd Year Materials Engineering, McGill University • Graduate Student Award: Ian Ross, Mathematics & Mechanical Engineering, Queen’s University 2014, M.A. Sc. in Natural Resources Engineering, Laurentian University EXECUTIVE Chair: André (Andy) Lemay • Vice-Chair: Rahul Lakhote • Past Chair: Jo-Anne Boucher • Administrator / Recording Secretary: Marcel M. Djivre • Treasurer: Richard A. McIvor • Directors: Peer Review Chair
(Publication): Agus Sasmito • Scholarships/ Student Liaison and Energy: Dean Millar • Membership: Charles E. (Ted) Knight • Sponsorship: Dominique Privé • Communications (News): Brad Kingston • Directors: Michelle Levesque • Mustafa Kumral • B.F. (Ben) Kubica • F. Bennett McLaughlin • Bill Wright • Luc Gagnon • Glenn Lyle • Tom Shumka • Jean Béliveau • J. Robert Pronovost • Jacek (Jack) Paraszczak • Mel Harju • Robert J. Lipic • Eric Schraml • Bruce Wesner • Ex Officio: Jean Vavrek
Management and Economics Society
In addition to its traditional membership of those involved in the economics and finance of mining, the Management and Economics Society of CIM (MES) was expanded to encompass members contributing to all aspects of the management of companies active in the mining sector. MES sponsors various events throughout the year in Toronto, Vancouver, and Hong Kong that provide industry professionals with the opportunity to share experiences, insights and ideas on topics relating to the economic, management and financial aspects of the business.
A diverse group of individuals are at the heart of our society, including managers, mining financial consultants, CEOs and COOs, university academics, as well as mine engineers, geological engineers and geologists. MES provides a home within the CIM organization for mineral industry professionals whose focus is mineral economics and management. Members are from all areas of professional endeavor, including: geology, engineering, metallurgy, environmental, law, accounting, taxation, banking, investments, governmental, academia, human resources, social development, consultancy, insurance and many more. All are welcome!
Activities • MES Student Day: MES Career Showcase and Networking Seminar • Management and Finance Day • MES Rocks & Stocks Professional Development Series • Established MES Terms of Reference (by-laws) • Monthly MES Discussion Group Sessions in Toronto and Vancouver • Launched a Mining Financial Modeling Course • Helped update the International Mineral Property Valuation Standards Template (IMVAL Template) • and more
Awards • Gordon J. Bogden, Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award • Ziad Saliba, MES-COSMO Scholarship
EXECUTIVE Chair: Carlos da Costa • Vice-Chair: vacant • Past Chairs: Richard Jundis, Alicia Ferdinand, Keith Spence • Secretary: Marilyn Barton • Treasurer: Lisa Ross • Directors: Jacqueline Allison, Mark Lamoureux, Jessie Liu-Ernsting, Larry Smith, Jane Spooner, Steve Suarez, Denis Waddington • Members: Sunneva Bernhardsdottir, Ben Burkholder, Simona Cara, Alyson Caseley, Manuel Cortes, Megan Dover, Warren Flannery, Irene Gosende Seeney, Sam Leung, James Martin, Michael Samis, Christopher Schmidt
Metallurgy and Materials Society
The purpose of the Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) is to serve our members, society and others involved in the research, development and application of science and technology for the environmentally responsible extraction, fabrication, utilization and recycling of metals and materials.
Our constituents include professionals in the global metallurgy and materials community.
Activities • COM 2016 (see IMPC 2016 write-up on page 15) • 28th Canadian Materials Science Conference (June) • CMSC is a focal point of the Canadian materials science community and an excellent forum for academics and professionals to present their results and discuss advancements in a wide range of areas of materials science. The conference maintains a significant student component. The conference is organized by McMaster University and MetSoc.
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Since the very beginning, MES has raised funds to support the academic teaching of mineral economics and, as a result, has supported many undergraduate programs at various Canadian universities. This has been achieved through hosting a series of stand-alone symposia in Toronto, including Rocks & Stocks (organized annually in collaboration with the CIM Toronto Branch), and through the always-popular Management and Finance Day at the annual CIM Convention. MES also hosts seminar-style presentations through its Mineral Economics Discussion Groups in Toronto, Vancouver and Hong Kong, and, also with CIM branches throughout Canada.
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Scholarships & Outreach Along with our technical sections and the MetSoc Fund of the CIM Foundation we were able to award more than $35,000 in student travel, awards, scholarships and programs.
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The Emerging Professionals (EP) Development Program New! This program was created to enhance the opportunities for emerging professionals who have recently entered or re-entered careers in the Canadian metallurgy or materials sector. This program helps emerging professionals to engage with us, participate in MetSoc activities, become better acquainted with each other and make important contacts with CIM and MetSoc leaders over a period of two years. The EP Program inspires new and returning graduates to envision themselves as future leaders in their field. Our 2016 emerging professionals are:
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Scholarships • MetSoc Doctoral Scholarship: Jihane Ajaja, Polytechnique Montreal • Outstanding MetSoc Student Chapter: Laval University • Student Chapter Video Challenge: McGill University • Gordon Ritcey Award: Deniz Bas, Laval University • Rosato Scholarship: Emma Dodds, UBC • Hydrometallurgy Scholarship: James Cruikshanks, Queen’s University
Proceedings & Publications • Proceedings of the 46th Annual Hydrometallurgy Meeting: Iron Control: Practice and Research • Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly (CMQ)
Awards • MetSoc Airey Award (sponsored by XPS, Consulting & Testwork Services, a GLENCORE company): Hugh McQueen (posthumous) • MetSoc Award for Research Excellence (sponsored by Rio Tinto): Zhenghe Xu, University of Alberta • Silver Medal: David Wilkinson, McMaster University • MetSoc Brimacombe Award: Kinnor Chattopadhyay, University of Toronto • MetSoc Innovation Award (sponsored by Hatch Ltd.): CaTS Process, developed by Barrick Gold Corporation • CIM Distinguished Lecturer: Hani Henein, University of Alberta • CIM Fellowship: Georges J. Kipouros, University of Saskatchewan; Matthias Militzer, University of British Columbia; Sergei Shipilov, Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Sherritt Hydrometallurgy Award: Liana Centomo, CEZinc on behalf of the Noranda Income • MetSoc Distinguished Materials Scientist Award: Daolun Chen, Ryerson University • Pyrometallurgy Best Paper Award: J. Kapusta, F. Larouche and E. Palumbo, Adoption of high oxygen bottom blowing in copper matte smelting: Why is it taking so long? published in the Proceedings of COM 2015 hosting AMCAA2015
EXECUTIVE Immediate Past-President: Mary Wells, University of Waterloo • President: Zhenghe Xu, University of Alberta • 1st Vice-President: James Budac, Sherritt International Corporation • 2nd Vice-President: Elvi Dalgaard, Pratt & Whitney Canada • 3rd Vice-President: Edouard Asselin, University of British Columbia • Treasurer: Jeff Donald, SNC-Lavalin Inc. • Secretary: Greg Richards, Teck Metals Ltd. • Technical Section Chairs: Environment: Noelene Ahern, AuTec Innovative Extractive Solutions Ltd. • Hydrometallurgy: Mike Dry, Arithmetek Inc. • Light Metals: Julie Lévesque, Université Laval, André Phillion, McMaster University • Management in Metallurgy: Nils Voermann, Hatch • Materials: Jun Song, McGill University • Minerals Science and Engineering: Maria Holuszko, UBC • Pyrometallurgy:
The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
The Mining Society of Nova Scotia (MSNS) held four council meetings and several conference calls during the year. In the fall of 2016 a student chapter of the Mining Society of Nova Scotia was revived and the co-presidents of the chapter are Michael Forsyth and Mark Webb. They are very active and several events have been held during the fall for students.
The highlight of the year for us included our 129th Annual General Meeting held in June at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Halifax, hosted by our president N.S. Chris Barron. The event featured informative technical sessions, important networking opportunities and industry updates from business leaders. Social events included live entertainment, a harbour tour aboard the Tall Ship Silva and golfing at The Links at Brunello. The keynote speaker for the Awards Banquet was Robert Schafer, a past president of CIM.
Awards • Centennial Scholarship Medals were presented to: Nicholas Singer, Civil and Resource Engineering, Dalhousie University; Alexandra Squirs,
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Geology, Acadia University; Corwin Troitter, Geology, Saint Mary’s University; Lori Paslawski, St. Francis University The Frank Shea Memorial Award is presented at the AUGC competition held in the fall of each year. The winner for the 2015 competition was Corwin Trottier of Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. The Donald Mac Fadgen Memorial Scholarship – this award is given by Dalhousie University on behalf of MSNS. The name of this year’s recipient is not available. The Mining Society of Nova Scotia Medal was presented to Dr. Howard Donohoe The President’s Citation was presented to Wally Bucknell
EXECUTIVE President: Gary Chew • 1st Vice-President: Lucas Dickie • 2nd Vice-President: Byron MacMillan • Secretary-treasurer: Florence Sigut • Immediate Past President: Chris Barron • Council Members are: John Amirault, Maggie Burke, Ed Carey, Alan Davidson, Dave Forrester, Greg Isenor, Regan Isenor, Don Jones, Bob Mac Donald, Dan MacDonald, Willie McNeil, Scott Munro, Christian West
Society for Rock Engineering
Activities • General assembly at the CIM Convention in Vancouver • Five rock engineering sessions within the technical sessions portion of the four-day event • Quarterly executive meetings • Cooperated with CIM National to update and maintain society webpage on CIM website • Strong collaboration with CARMA
EXECUTIVE Chair: Martin Grenon • Past Chair: Denis Thibodeau • ChairElect: John Henning • Secretary: Mike Yao • Treasurer: Luc Beauchamp • Publications Officer: Martin Grenon • Directors: John Hadjigeorgiou, John Unrau, Doug Milne
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Mika Muinonen, XPS Consulting and Testwork Services • Committees: Historical Metallurgy: Sam Marcuson, Marcuson and Associates • Publications & Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly Journal: Peter Lind, GoldGorp • Student Activities: Myriam Brochu, Polytechnique de Montréal • Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly: Editor: Joe R. McDermid (McMaster University), Carl Blais (Université Laval), D. Chen (Ryerson University), C.J. Ferron (HydroProc Consultants), S. Kelebek (Queen’s University), A. McLean (University of Toronto), I. Mihaylov (Vale Base Metals), M. Pekguleryuz (McGill University), M. Sahoo (Suraja Consulting), S. Shankar (McMaster University)
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Surface Mining Society
The Surface Mining Society (SMS) exists to provide leadership for best practices in an operating community, at a level that best suits the community. In doing so, we seek to collaborate with other groups on initiatives that will bring direct benefit to the industry as a whole.
SMS is made up of managers, operators, engineers, and maintenance/reliability and safety personnel.
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Activities • Participation in the organization of the convention and technical program for CIM 2016 in Vancouver • Participation in the MeMO 2016 technical program • Provided support for the development of best practices and guidelines and for the surface mining community in collaboration with the Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group, which in turn provided technical program content for CIM events
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EXECUTIVE Chair: Zoltan Lukacs • Past Chair: Tom Broddy • Treasurer: Bruce Bernard • Publications Chair: Loy Chnunpongtong • Directors: Ross Pritchard, Dave Leslie, Mike Petrina, Brad Strueby, Bob McCarthy, Tim Skinner
Underground Mining Society (UMS)
The Underground Mining Society (UMS) supports the continued growth of mining in Canada by advancing and facilitating the exchange of information and data on all subjects related to the industry, and promoting mining to the general public as a positive, growing and dynamic industry with many exciting opportunities.
Our hope for the future is to promote UMS to CIM members and to work with other CIM societies to improve the visibility of all the societies to the members. This will be done through support for conferences, seminars, training and scholarships, as well as the development of resources on underground mining operations.
Activities • Monthly executive meetings throughout the year • Organized technical papers for annual CIM Convention; representation on MEMO 2016 committee in Sudbury and MEMO 2017 committee in Saskatoon • Funding of the 10 Canadian Mining Games teams • Past Chair, Eric Hinton, received the Mining Engineering Outstanding Achievement Award • Supported the 3rd International Symposium on Mine Safety Science and Engineering at McGill University • Contribution towards Fort McMurray fire relief fund
Award • Underground Mining Engineering Award
EXECUTIVE Chair: Donna Beneteau • Vice-Chair: Gary Poxleitner • Past Chair: Eric Hinton • Secretary: Nancy Komperdo • Treasurer: Patrick McNary • Directors: Donna Beneteau, Robert Carey, Eric Hinton, Garston Blackwell, Peter Cain (Observer Status), Gary Poxleitner, Fran Yungwirth, Ferri Hassani, Peter Golde, Kevin Melong, Vanessa Poxleitner • Student Members: Dylan Shacker, William Merrick
Branches Mining industry professionals who wish to strengthen their local business network or to improve their technical skills can benefit from joining one of CIM’s national or international branches. For their part, branch members also raise industry awareness for the public at large and give back to society via a myriad of social and fundraising events. The upshot is that the entire community benefits.
Calgary
EXECUTIVE Chairman: James Faraday • Treasurer: Patrick Landry • Education/CIM Liaison: Theresa Lavender • Secretary: James MacDonald • Technical Program: Edward Alberts • Sponsorship: Louis Michaud • Directors: Fraser Rowe, Greg Peters, Rob Medley, Wes Funk, Stephanie D’Hondt
Crowsnest
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Edmonton
We are one of the most active of CIM’s branches in Canada. Attendance at events is typically composed of 50 per cent students, 40 per cent industry and 10 per cent retired industry. Technical presentations keep industry up to date with the latest projects in mining, current trends and provide additional expertise in interest areas.
We have a long-standing relationship with the University of Alberta. Current economic challenges and projected future labour shortages make it necessary to encourage our younger generation to attend events, participate in the branch executive, network with industry, enquire about future employment and discover what CIM has to offer. We also engage our industry partners to support our branch endeavors.
2016 Activities • Student Awards Night with guest speaker Rajeev Chadha, Industrial Technology Advisor, National Research Council of Canada (January) • Guest speaker: Tim Wall, vice-president of engineering, US Oil Sands Inc. – US Oil Sands’ PR Spring Project – A New Approach to Oil Sands Mining and Extraction (February) • MIAC Student-Industry Night (March) • Guest speaker: Brandon Stewart, Mine Planning Engineer, Sunhills Mining – Business Case for Argus Shovel Production and Productivity Benefits (April) • Guest speaker Nick Ford – Alberta Economic Outlook (September) • Guest speaker Dwayne Formanski, Point Anchor Mechanical Rock Bolts (October) • Guest speaker Matthew Lato, Geohazard Risk Assessment and Management in Mining Environments (November) • Guest speaker Terry Morris, Why is it a Thing? What I’ve Learned in 10 Years of Mining (December)
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Awards & Scholarships • Branch scholarship recipients: Lowell Knapp, Robert Pawluk, Kyler Guebert and Dianne Ceniza • Book award recipients: Leni Shuttleworth-Cucinelli and Matthew Ready EXECUTIVE Chair: James Black • Past Chair: Chris Pichurski • Vice Chair: Scott MacDougall • Technical and Treasurer: Cayce Kerr • Sponsorship: Fenna Poelzer • Membership and Public Relations: Tyler Wudrick • Directors: Andiea Hermes, Kenton Banack • Student Representatives: Lukasz Gaciag, Joshua Magtoto, Dianne Ceniza
North Central BC
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Oil Sands
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Saskatoon
2016 Activities • Uranium Night (January 21) • Environmental Safety Night (February 18) • Industry Collaboration Night (March 24) • Annual Spring Social (April 21) • CIM 37th Annual Golf Tournament (July 8) • General Interest Night (September 22) • Potash Night (October 13)
• Mineral Processing Night (November 17) • CIM Saskatoon 51st Gala (November 25)
Scholarships • From the University of Saskatchewan: Jessica Wilson, Chris Chovan, Makayla Rettger, Rochelle Hartman, Kevin Ma, Julie Hunchak, Vincent Zimmer, Oksana Dubasov, Teressa Gierc, Cristina Saba, Chi Pu, Alexander Milne, Colleen Small, Michael Weiers, Victoria Stinson, Brandon Anderson • From Saskatchewan Polytechnic: Tayylab Ghori, Emilio Condo, Ali Tung and Nicole Warriner
EXECUTIVE 2015-2016 Chair: Chuck Edwards, AMEC Foster Wheeler • Incoming Chair: Rory Duncan, Howatt Consulting • Treasurer: John D. Cairns, WorleyParsons • Administrator: Tara Stratton, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) • Golf Committee: Brad Hill, Applied Industrial Technologies • Golf Event Director: Dean Gay, Applied Industrial Technologies • Facilities Director: Sonny Wilson, Applied Industrial Technologies • Website Director: Dennis Lammers, Applied Industrial Technologies • CIM National Liaison: Robert Carey, RJC Industrial Design Ltd. • U of S Liaison: Douglas Milne, University of Saskatchewan • CIM Scholarship Coordinator: Donna Beneteau, University of Saskatchewan • U of S Liaison: Paul Hughes, University of Saskatchewan • Members at Large: Richard A.J. May, Hatch Ltd.; A. Dave Mackintosh; Karen Coates, Government of Saskatchewan - LRWS-MSU • 2014-2015 Past Chair: Michael Fieber, Mosaic Potash Colonsay • 2012-2013 Past Chair: Jeff Spence, Active Risk Management Inc. • 2011-2012 Past Chair: Michael Castleberry, Mosaic Potash Colonsay
EXECUTIVE 2016-2017 Chair: Rory Duncan, Howatt Consulting • Incoming Chair: Nancy Komperdo, BHP Billiton • Treasurer: Adam Bradley, Applied Industrial Technologies • Administrator: Tara Stratton, Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) • Gala Event Director: Brad Hill, Applied Industrial Technologies • Gala Event Director: Dean Gay, Applied Industrial Technologies • Facilities Director: Sonny Wilson, Applied Industrial Technologies • Website Director: Dennis Lammers, Applied Industrial
South Central BC
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Vancouver
Our branch provides the best opportunities to regularly network with the local mining industry from world-class mine operating companies to up-and-coming mine developers, from global mining equipment suppliers to niche mining technology developers. We will continue to grow as a forum for technical presentations and networking with mining professionals. The branch will also continue to support the development of the local CIM student chapters, to engage with students and bring them into the CIM community.
2016 Activities • Monthly Luncheon or Afternoon Mingler events with Technical Talk and Networking • CIM Student Night Gala Dinner with prize awards for Students & Educational Programs/Charities of Choice: Keynote address from
Michael Cinnamond, CFO of B2 Gold; Addresses also from Dr. Paul West-Sells, CEO of Western Copper & Gold & Sheila Stenzel (Minerals Ed BC); Host CIM Regional Chapter for CIM 2016 Annual Convention & Expo
Awards & Scholarships • Book Prizes ($750 per recipient): UBC Mining: Adrian Heieis, Veronica Knott, Ian Hengemuhle; UBC Metals & Materials Engineering: Nevin Taylor, Joseph Ghoussoub; UBC Earth & Ocean Science/GeoRox: Emily Bolton (Geological Engineering) & Chris Smith (Geology); BCIT Mining: Layne Kaufmann, Megan Gent; Simon Fraser University: Miranda Walters & Alexander Milburn • UBC Graduate Prize Award Recipients ($2,000 per recipient): Ali Hosseinour (UBC Materials MSc); Sahand Sarbishei (UBC Materials PhD); Vinoth Kumar (UBC Mining PhD) • Turnbull Cup Photography Prize Award ($750): Nikhil Agarwal • $5,000 Grant awarded to Minerals Education
EXECUTIVE Chair: John Davidson, FLSmidth • Vice-Chair: Yvonne deBoer, SGS • Treasurer: Ron Gill, PwC • Secretary: John Gravel, FTI Consulting • Past Chair: Grant Carlson, SRK Consulting • Registrar: Neda Farmer, JDS Mining & Energy • Past Chair: Tom Broddy, Taseko Mines • Venue Chair: Dan Farmer, Coalsense Consulting • Technical Committee: Cameron Stockman, CEC Mining Systems; Wayne Barnett, SRK Consulting; Joshua Sobil, Siemens Mining Canada • Sponsorship Committee: Irma Gabric, Thermo Scientific; Lee Lukiw, DMSI; Cameron Stockman, CEC Mining Systems • UBC Student Reps: Sveta Temirov and Marko Pudar • BCIT Student Reps: Layne Kaufmann and Megan Gent
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Technologies • CIM National Liaison: Robert Carey, RJC Industrial Design Ltd. • U of S Liaison: Douglas Milne, University of Saskatchewan • CIM Scholarship Coordinator: Paul Hughes, University of Saskatchewan • WiM/WiN – SK Liaison: Donna Beneteau, University of Saskatchewan • Members at Large: Richard A.J. May, Hatch Ltd.; A. Dave Mackintosh; Karen Coates, Government of Saskatchewan - LRWS-MSU • Saskatchewan Polytechnic Liaison: Joni Brisbin, Saskatchewan Polytechnic • MeMo Committee Chair/2015 - 2016 Past Chair: Chuck Edwards, AMEC Foster Wheeler • 2014-2015 Past Chair: Michael Fieber, Mosaic Potash Colonsay • 2012-2013 Past Chair: Jeff Spence, Active Risk Management Inc. • 2011-2012 Past Chair: Michael Castleberry, Mosaic Potash Colonsay
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CENTRAL DISTRICT GTA West
We are the fastest growing new CIM branch west of Toronto. We offer excellent networking opportunities, facilitate technical knowledge exchange and promote student and community outreach.
EXECUTIVE Chair: Betty Lin, Hatch • 1st Vice-Chair: Sarah Wilson, SGS • 2nd Vice-Chair: TBD • Secretary: Eunice Son Kee, Raymond James Ltd • Treasurer: Mary Murray, Pedersen & Partners • Past chair (2015): Mohammed Ali, Hatch • Directors: Gerry Son Kee, Raymond James Ltd; Peter C. Salmon, Northern Cast Parts; Mary McKenzie, Mine Staffing; Phil Cancilla, Heath & Sherwood; Catharine Shaw, Golder Associates; Stephen Mlot; Peter Kilmurray, Haver & Boecker; Andre Hernandez
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Northern Gateway 2016 Activities
In 2016 we held four membership luncheons, one of them being our Annual General Meeting. In September our Annual Golf Tournament was a success with people travelling from all corners of Ontario to reconnect. In May, we reintroduced North Bay Mining Week. Mining Week is a week-long program designed to educate the public about the mining sector. All of North Bay Mining Week events have a networking component. Most recently, we held our Annual Seafood Mixer Fundraiser, with over 200 people in attendance. EXECUTIVE Chair: Thomas Rannelli, Cementation Canada • Vice-Chair: Richard Cook, Knight Piesold Ltd. • Treasurer: Robert Gibson, Atlas Copco
Exploration • Facilities: Brenda Patterson-Mack, Foraco International • Secretary: Erin Richmond, The City of North Bay • Membership: Nathalie Bester, J.S. Redpath Limited • Publicity: Annemarie Rhindress, The City of North Bay • Scholarship/Education: Don Winter, Cementation Canada Inc. • 2012-2016 Social Programs: Bernie Robertson, Knox Insurance Brokers • Past Chairs: Tom Palangio; Roy Slack, Cementation Canada; George Flumerfelt, J.S. Redpath Limited
Ottawa
CIM Ottawa is a revitalized branch. We offer opportunities in knowledge sharing, networking, professional development and technical talks in mining, metallurgy, geology, and exploration at our branch.
Our goal is to increase our membership and attract professionals who are enthusiastic about our industry to join our team. We held two lectures in 2016, and will increase the number of lectures and social events in the coming year. We intend to attract a higher attendance by making the lectures more targeted to the needs of our members. We reached out to the local industries and universities to invite new members to join our branch. EXECUTIVE Chair: Maz Sauber • Vice-Chair: Samira Sokhanvaran
Porcupine
The CIM Porcupine Branch actively engages the local community, strives for excellence and aims to become the leading mining professional society in Timmins. With 509 members, we enjoy extensive involvement from the local community and remarkable on-going support from local industry.
2016 Activities • Curling Bonspiel (January/February) • Ontario Mining Cup (February/March) • Gala Dinner (May/June) • Golf Tournament (August)
Scholarships & Outreach • Six $1,000 scholarships awarded: three to Northern College students in mining and instrumentation programs; thee to local Timmins high school students pursuing a post-secondary education related to the mining industry • $11,000 donation to the O.E. Walli Foundation totalling more than $100,000 in trust from the Porcupine Branch to date • $2,000 donation to the Teacher’s Tour program
EXECUTIVE Chairman: Andrew Smith • Past Chair: Kyle Buckoll • ViceChair/Treasurer: Josh Toner • Secretary: Faheema Velji • Directors: Randall Wood, Wayne Mohns, Steve Bergounon, Ken Stewart, Paul Miller, Nick Cavallin, Keiran Swanton
Red Lake
Our branch offers technical talks and information sessions on mining, geology, metallurgy and exploration for continuing professional development, as well as social and networking events that facilitate communication with the rest of the local mining industry. We are 124 members strong.
2016 Activities • Annual General Meeting and Seafood Night • Lobsterspiel • Distinguished Lecturers Series • Exploration Roundup • Golf Tournament Scholarships • John Kovala Scholarship: Ash-Lee Austen
EXECUTIVE Chair: Samuele Renelli • Vice-Chair: Janice Wallgren • Treasurer: Tad Crowie • Technical Program: Carmen Storey • Secretary: Ian Berdusco • Directors: Mark Epp, Greg Paju, Liam Fagan, Andreas Lichtblau
Sudbury
2016 Activities • Theatre Night – Winterlude Event • East Coast Kitchen Party – Lobster Dinner & Dance • Student Night in April • Diversity and Inclusion Panel in conjunction with MEMO 2016 • Rudolph Kneer Golf Tournament • CIM Distinguished Lecturer • five general membership meetings with guest speakers
EXECUTIVE Chair: Trang Tran-Valade • Vice-Chair: Darryl Witow • Treasurer: Dwayne Kroll • Secretary: Shelley Willock • Past Chair: George Darling • Other Directors: Christine Bertoli, Oliver Koski, Jeff Lafortune, Neil Milner, Marlene Moore, Karen Paquette, Sue Tessier, Peter Villgren, Loni-May Barlow
Sudbury GeoSection
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Toronto
The Toronto Branch provides opportunities for members to network and educational programs related to the mining and mineral exploration industries. In addition, we are dedicated to supporting university and college students by creating opportunities to interact with industry members and funding.
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• Steak & Lobster (October/November) • Technical Talk (October/November)
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2016 Activities We hold a series of activities annually. The principal activities are: • Monthly luncheons at the National Club (September – June) • Student Luncheon • Grubstake Networking • CIM/CMP Frank Grieco Memorial Golf Tournament • and whenever feasible, curling bonspiels, boat cruises and field trips
EXECUTIVE Chair: Mike Wilson • First Vice-Chair: Curtis Clarke • Second Vice-Chair: Kurt Breede • Treasurer: Nick Miseros • Secretary: Mary McKenzie • Past Chair: Marty Dregischan
Thunder Bay
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Anyone with an interest in the minerals or geology industry is invited to take part in the CIM Thunder Bay Branch events, most of which are offered free of charge. These events provide great networking and continuing professional development opportunities.
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We hope to continue to promote and offer quality networking and educational opportunities for our members, as well as the general public in Thunder Bay. We will continue to work collaboratively with other local groups (e.g. Lakehead University Society of Economic Geologists Student Chapter; Women in Mining; Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association) in the provision of other continuing professional development events such as short courses, workshops and field trips. Awards, Scholarships & Outreach • Annual contribution to Bernie Schnieders Memorial Award, Lakehead University: Brigitte Gelinas, 2016 recipient • Co-sponsor of Mining Day in Thunder Bay (June 4): Public open house with exploration- and mining-related activities, displays and presentations (attendance: around 1,000 people) • Contributions to Fire Fort McMurray and the Canadian Ecology Centre Foundation
• CIM-WIM Christmas Cocktail Party with contributions from Northwestern Ontario Prospectors Association, North American Palladium, Fladgate Exploration Consulting Corporation and Abitibi Geophysics Inc.
EXECUTIVE Chair: Mark Smyk • Vice-Chair: Peter Hollings • Past Chair: Andrew Mitchell • Secretary/Treasurer: Dorothy Campbell • Directors: Andrew Mitchell, Michele Tuomi, Bob Chataway
Amos
At the heart of the CIM Amos Branch is the drive to meet the needs of its clients and beyond. From our activities to our communications we aim to inform and direct our 1,105 members, raise industry awareness for the general public and ensure the entire community benefits. The Amos Branch seeks to become a regional leader in the promotion of the mining industry. This will be done through the creation of a network that will inform and direct its members so as to meet their networking and business opportunities needs. The branch will become a tool for retention for local businesses active in the global mining industry and raise aware-ness for the general public. All this will be in line with CIM’s strategic vision.
Activities Monthly meetings at: Glencore Matagami (January 19), Ressources Sirios inc. (February 16), Atlas Copco (March 22), Hecla Québec (March 23), Ressources Métanor Inc. (April 26), Mine Canadian Malartic (May 3), Falco Horne 5 (June 7), Soquem B26 (September 13), Ressources Minières Radisson (October 18), Ressources Beaufield (November 15), RNC Minerals (December 13) Social Events: • Sugar Shack (March 19) • Golf Tournament (June 22) • Evening Golf Tournament (August 20) • Beer-and-Saussages Night (November 5) Chartered Flights: • PDAC 2016 (March 7 and 8) • Québec Mines (November 20, 21, 22 and 24)
Québec Mining Week: • Industrial Tours: Fonderie Horne (April 26), Mine Beaufor (April 27), Mine Matagami (April 28), Polyplast (April 28) • Mining Booths Expo (May 2) • Meetings with guest speakers: Luc Blanchette, Minister of Mines (April 25), Daniel Paré, Agnico Eagle (April 27) • Movie Night: Episodes 1 to 3 of AT minière with emcee at Cinéma d’Amos (April 25) • Training by the Obligations des géologues et ingénieurs on technical information related to mining projects and professional services (April 26)
Scholarships • 10 000 $ in scholarships of excellence and the purchase of equipment for students in the region: • Polyvalente La Forêt: four $250 scholarships • Cégep: one $1,000 scholarship • UQAT Baccalauréat: one $1,000 scholarship • UQAT Maîtrise/Doctorat : one $5,000 scholarship • $2,000 in outdoors equipment (GPS)
EXECUTIVE Chair: Robert Cloutier • 1st Vice-Chair: Ghislain Macameau • 2nd Vice-Chair: Nico Brière • Treasurer: Michaël Lavoie • Secretary: Caroline Langlois • Administrators: Gilles Blanchet, Michel Ratté, Ricky Boulanger, Mario Rouillier, Sébastien D’Astous, David Fortin, Émilie Bélanger, Luc Mercier, Dany Gagnon
Chapais-Chibougamau
Officially founded 60 years ago following the creation of two prolific copper, gold, silver and zinc mining camps, we aim to inform our communities of future mining projects in the James Bay Eeyou Itschee Territory in order to facilitate social acceptability and maximize community benefits of the projects. We also hope to continue our educational mission by meeting all scholar levels. Like us on Facebook: ICM section Chapais-Chibougamau.
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Activities • Quebec Mining Week – North of Quebec region • Official launch of Quebec Mining Week in Chibougamau during the Chibougamau Chamber of Commerce’s Wine-and-Cheese event (April 22) • Guided tour of the mineralogy and mining exhibit at the Centre d’études collégiales de Chibougamau and workshops for grade 5 students from Chapais-Chibougamau given by a group of geologists (April 26-27) • Meeting with grade 8 students from Polyvalente La Porte-du-Nord de Chibougamau and a guided tour of the mineralogy and mining exhibit at the Centre d’études collégiales de Chibougamau (April 28)
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Scholarships & Outreach • $2,000 in scholarships (sponsored by Nemaska Lithium Inc.): $250 scholarship to Éric Hamilton, student at Centre de Formation professionnelle de la Baie-James; $500 scholarship to Cédric Laforge, mineral technology student at Cégep de Thetford; $500 scholarship to Louis-Pierre Chiasson, mineral technology student at Cégep de RouynNoranda; $750 scholarship to Claude Gagné, mining engineering student at École Polytechnique de Montréal • Outreach program: We are the major organizing partner in our area for Quebec’s annual mining week. Included in the program are a number of activities that touch on all spheres (public, education). Conferences on advanced mining projects located in the region. EXECUTIVE Chair: Patrick Houle • Vice-Chair: Julie Laberge • Second ViceChair: Régis Simard • Secretary/Treasurer: Laury Schmitt • Directors: Joanie Béland, Yvon Bellavance, Stéphane McKenzie, Gabrielle Rochefort
Montreal
Information not available at time of posting.
New Brunswick
Information not available at time of posting.
Newfoundland and Labrador
With its great diversity and mineral potential, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is host to a number of base metal, precious metal and industrial mineral deposits. This combined with ongoing and future production from its offshore oil reserves makes this province unique amongst its peers.
Scholarships & Awards • Silver Jubilee Scholarship: Jessica Roberts, Earth Sciences at Memorial University • Golden Jubilee Scholarship: Adam Michael Keating, Mechanical Engineering at Memorial University • 2016 Developer/Miner of the Year: Anaconda Mining Incorporated • 2016 Prospector/Explorer of the Year: Brian Jones • 2016 Geoscientist of the Year: James Reeves EXECUTIVE Chair: Peter Mercer • Vice-Chair: Paul McNeill • Past Chair: Praveen Kumar Jha • Treasurer: Gary Snow • Secretary: Len Mandville
Quebec
Information not available at time of posting.
Québec Nord-Est
Information not available at time of posting.
Activities • Curling Funspiel (January 23) • Mussels Diner (November 12) • Meetings • Quebec Mining Week activities
Scholarships • $1,500 to Sarah Farrell, UQAM • $1,500 to Poaty Bissé, UQAT • $1,500 to Fanny Lessard, UQAT • $1,500 to Jonathan Gagnon, UQAT • $1,500 to Frédérick Grégoire
EXECUTIVE Chair: C.A Sylvain Lépine • Vice-Chair: Olivier Paquet • Treasurer: Hubert Parent-Bouchard • Secretary: Marie-France Beaudry • Administrators: Nicole Rioux, Cécile Charles, Claude Pilote, Yves Boisvert, Steve Pelletier, Tony Brisson, Denis Bois, Mario Bouchard, Gérard Houle, Guylaine Houle, Samuelle Ramsey Houle, Manon Garant
Saguenay
Saguenay is a beautiful region with mineral exploitation potential. Join our branch to make it even better!
We promote the mining and minerals industries with networking activities and meetings, we are involved in regional events taking place during Quebec Mining Week and we support students through scholarships and sponsorship of student events.
Activities • AGM and meeting (February 11) • Carrefour des sciences de la terre: Wine-and-Cheese Night (March 24) • Quebec Mining Week: Tour of Elkem Métal Canada, lunch conference, Crab Dinner (April 25-29)
• Beer-and-Saussages Night (October 28) • Mussels Nights (November 18)
Scholarships & Sponsorships • ICM-Saguenay Scholarship: $250 to Sabrina Chayer (3rd year) and $250 to Roxane Tremblay (1st year), Sciences de la Terre, UQAC • $500 sponsorship for organizing the Geology Games • $550 sponsorship for a geology expedition in British-Colombia for the SEG-UQAC Student Chapter • Involved in events taking place during Quebec Mining Week and the Carrefour des Sciences de la terre (CERM-REDIST-CONSOREM)
EXECUTIVE Chair: Benoit Lafrance • Vice-Chair: Mickael Block • SecretaryTreasurer: Steve Thivierge • Directors: Arnaud Chassagnol-Dufour, Claude D’Amours, Alexis Gauthier-Ross, Stéphanie Lavaure, Virginie N. Thibeault, Blanche Richer, Jean-François Tremblay, Roxane Tremblay, Patrice Villeneuve
Thetford Mines
Thetford Mines is one of the original local CIM branches. With the gradual closing of mines in our region, our branch’s mission primarily became informing our members of mining development in our region with mineral technology students in mind. We are approximately 100 members strong plus college students.
Activities • Curling tournament, AGM with elections and three $1,000 scholarships for students enrolled in mineral technology at Cégep de Thetford: Loïc C. Michaud, 2nd year (exploitation); Hortense Beaudoin and Yannick Frigon, 3rd year (exploitation) (January 30) • Meeting with guest speakers: David Roy and Daniel Gros-Jean of Dyno Nobel (February 23) • Meeting with guest speaker: Ghislain Poirier of Stornoway Diamonds (Canada) Inc. (March 21)
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• Meeting with guest speaker: Donald Leroux of Triple Point Technology (April 19) • Tournoi de golf (August 26) • Meeting with guest speakers: Jean Rainville and Denis Simoneau, Métaux BlackRock (November 1)
Scholarships Three $1,000 scholarships given annually to students enrolled in a mineral technology program EXECUTIVE Chair: Normand Grégoire • Secretary/Treasurer: Jovette Marois • Directors: Jean Tardif, Daniel Pelchat
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Activities • Wine-and-Cheese event • Golf • Oyster Night • 8 conferences
Scholarships Roch Bélanger Scholarships: $1,000 to a student enrolled in a Cegep program; $2,000 to a student enrolled in his/her first year of university
EXECUTIVE Chair: Marcel H. Jolicoeur • Vice-Chair: André Bernard • Secretary-Treasurer: Salima Lamniouli • Directors: Roger Bergeron, Fred Fradette, André Harvey, Ariane Jutras, Ron Leber, Gérald Lefrançois, Dominic Mailhot, Sabin Ouellet, Karine Perron-Genesse, Annabelle Rioux
INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT Burkina Faso • Dakar • Lima No activities to report
Los Andes
Information not available at time of posting.
Our Corporate Members We would like to thank our corporate members whose support is vital to the continuation and growth of our vision and mission.
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Acier Suédois SSAB Ltée Adrok Ltd.
Aecon Mining
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited AGS - South Africa AIL Mining
Akzo Nobel Chemicals Ltd.
Alexander Proudfoot
Alight
Amec Foster Wheeler
Analyze and Improve
ArcelorMittal Mining Canada G.P. Artisan Vehicle Systems
Atlas Copco Mining and Rock Excavation Technique Canada Ausenco Engineering Canada Inc.
Axter Coletanche Inc.
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Barrick Gold Corporation
Brandt Tractor Ltd.
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Breaker Brothers Services Inc.
Derrick Corporation
Brault Maxtech Inc.
Brigade Electronics (Canada) Ltd. Buhler Canada Inc.
BASF Corporation
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BAY6 Solutions Inc.
CK Logistics
BAT Construction Ltd.
Benshaw Canada
Bentley Systems
BHP Billiton Canada Inc.
BKT Tires Canada Inc.
BlackRock Metals Inc.
Boart Longyear Canada
Bradken
CEMI - Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation CLG Canada
Conspec Controls Ltd. Coralis Canada Inc. COREM
Crevier Lubrifiants
Cullen Diesel Power Ltd.
Cypher Environmental Ltd.
Dassault Systèmes
Dominion Diamond Corp. Dragon Global Group Co. Dyno Nobel Inc.
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Elphinstone Pty Ltd.
Emerson Electric Canada Ltd. ENS Industrial
Équipements KN Inc.
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Fireball Equipment Ltd. FLSmidth
Fountain Tire Mine Service Ltd. Fournier Industries Inc.
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Frontier Lithium Inc.
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GEA Westfalia Separator Canada
Global Inspections-NDT, Inc.
Goldcorp Inc.
Golder Associates Ltd. Graham Group Ltd. Groupe CLR
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Groupe MISA
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HLS Hard-Line Solutions Inc.
HumEng International Inc.
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IBK Capital Corporation IMAFS
International Tire Repair Solutions(2012) Inc. ISCO Canada Inc.
ISM - Industrial Steel and Manufacturing
Groupe SM Tardif Inc.
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Hatch Ltd.
J.S. Redpath Limited
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Haver & Boecker Canada
Hecla Mining Company
Hella Inc.
Herrenknecht Tunnelling Systems Canada Inc.
Hewitt Equipment Ltd.
Hitachi Consulting Corp.
J.F. Comer Inc.
Jannatec Technologies
Joy Global, Canada
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Kal Tire Mining Tire Group
Kalenborn Canada Inc.
Kameron Coal Management Ltd.
Kayden Industries LP
Key Maintenance Technologies
Kinross Gold Corporation
Mine Cable Services Corporation
Mine Site Technologies (Canada)
Klohn Crippen Berger Ltd.
Mining Publications International
Lafarge Canada Inc.
Monmet Ltd.
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Laird
Laurel Steel, Division of Harris Steel
Levert Personnel Resources Inc. Limpact International Ltd.
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Mabarex Inc.
Minrail Inc.
MWH Global, Inc.
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New Millennium Iron Corp. North Fringe Industrial Technologies Inc.
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Oboni Riskope Associates Inc. Outotec (Canada) Ltd.
Maptek
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McCue Engineering Contractors
Pacific Bit of Canada Inc.
McCarthy TĂŠtrault LLP
McLanahan Corporation
P.R. Engineering Ltd.
PEX Industrial Piping Solutions
Polar Mobility Research Ltd.
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan
Praetorian Construction Management Progesys Inc. PROVIX Inc.
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Richwood
Rio Tinto Iron and Titanium Inc. Ritchie Brothers
Rockhound Limited
Rulmeca Canada Limited
RungePincockMinarco (Canada) Limited
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SAFEmap International Inc.
Sedgman
Semafo Inc.
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Sepor Inc.
Tega Industries Canada
Sentry Equipment Corp
Service aux entreprises Harricana Sherwin Williams Protective & Marine Coatings
Sigfusson Northern Ltd. SKF Canada Limited
SMS Equipment Inc.
SNL Metals & Mining
SRK Consulting (Canada)
Strabag Inc.
Stuart Olson Industrial Constructors Suncast Polytech Inc.
Suncor Energy Inc., Oil Sands
Synthesarc Inc.
Teck Resources Limited Tema Isenmann, Inc. TerraSource Global
Tetra Tech
The Mosaic Company
Thibault & Associates Inc.
THOAR Mining Management Ltd. Thyssen Mining Construction of Canada Ltd. TrapBag
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Ultra Seat Corporation
United Personnel Carriers Inc. United Rentals Pump Solutions
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VallĂŠe
Vatne Concrete Systems Ltd Victaulic Company of Canada Ltd.
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Wajax Equipment
Wajax Power Systems
Watts, Griffis and McOuat Limited
Wenco International Mining Systems Ltd. WesTech Engineering, Inc. Westlund
Wire Rope Industries Ltd.
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Xylem Water Solutions
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Phoenix Extreme Conveyor Belt Solutions
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GOAL 03
EXPAND AWARENESS OF THE ESSENTIAL CONTRIBUTION MINING MAKES TO SOCIETY
The minerals, metals and materials we extract and process are critical building blocks for the very foundation of modern society. By separating fact from fiction and by tapping into and conveying scientifically based knowledge to help educate the public about the essential role our industry plays, CIM helps meet the evolving needs of our communities for a sustainable future and inspires tomorrow’s generations to join our efforts.
CIM Foundation
FOUNDATION | FONDATION
Thanks to the contribution of generous donors in 2016, the CIM Foundation was able to continue to support scholarships and the CIM Distinguished Lecturers program. The Foundation also contributed to presentations made to students and the general public via the M4S educational show and additional organizations such as the Britannia Mine Museum, Mining Matters, MineralsEd BC and the Club de Minéralogie de Montréal, which provides students in other regions with valuable educational support. By supporting educational programs and events, the CIM Foundation helps provide students from across
Canada with the opportunity to experience first-hand how the mining industry supports them in their daily lives. At these events, the students and their teachers receive educational material to keep – including collectible mineral cards to help them continue their learning well after the events and to assist them in their school projects. To date, our mineral cards site receives about 30 visitors each day and this number increases significantly during periods when there are special events presented. With a special fund graciously provided by Scott McIntosh of McIntosh Engineering, the Foundation went from a pilot project to launching student chapter agreements with all nine CIM university student chapters. These agreements provide each chapter with $2,000 a year for
five years beginning in 2016-17 to be used for educational projects and a student prize. The purpose of these agreements is to foster stronger relationships between the CIM Foundation, CIM National, CIM Branches and the CIM Student Chapters to encourage networking and career development.
The Foundation also offers mineral-match panels to help foster a better understanding of the importance and select use of some minerals. To date, mineralmatch panels have been created for: ATV, cellphone, bicycle, X-ray table, satellite, Caterpillar shovel and the Caterpillar F797 truck.
Activities • 24 scholarships were awarded totaling $76,000, which includes 2nd and 3rd
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installments of the McIntosh Scholarship Student chapter agreements were launched providing $2,000 a year over five years to nine CIM student chapters The Foundation continued to support the CIM Distinguished Lecturers program, which provided branches, societies and students with 41 lectures 4,500 decks of cards distributed to students and members of the general public 15,000 mineral cards distributed to students and members of the general public at special events The Foundation presented, or supported, M4S educational workshops and other educational events across Canada including: M4S/mini presentation during the Mining Week Workshops, Kuujjuaq (April 25-28) Britannica Mine Museum received specialized cards about the hydrothermal vents in their collection to enhance their Geoscience Education Day (March 19) and their Family Fun Day (May 14), as
well as regional mineral cards to give out to visitors throughout the year • M4S educational show in conjunction with CIM’s MEMO conference in Sudbury (October 12-14)
Scholarships • Caterpillar and its Canadian Dealers: Michael Forsyth, Dalhousie University, Fernie, British Columbia • Scotiabank: Eleanor McAuley, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario • McIntosh Technical Program: Gary Chow, BCIT, Richmond, British Columbia; Bartlomiej Wec, BCIT, Vancouver, British Columbia; Shayna AllardCoderre, Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Vald’Or, Quebec • McIntosh Degree Program: Marie-Eve Caron, Université Laval, Québec, Quebec; Anas Chazi, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec; Victoria Hughes, Port Moody, British Columbia; Nicholas Jonas, McGill University, Westmount, Quebec; Céleste Méthot
Richter, Université Laval, Lachute, Quebec • Taking Flight: Robert Arundel, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario; Corey Brouillette, Collège Boréal, Alban, Ontario
Thank you to our sponsors Please see page 66
BOARD MEMBERS Chairman: Daniel Gagnon, Met-Chem, DRA Americas • Executive Committee: Kenny Cheong, Raglan Mine, Glencore; Dean Journeaux, Journeaux International; Adam Tonnos, Toromont CAT • Trustees: Edward Beswick, J.E. Beswick and Associates; Patricia Dillon, Teck (Retired); Louise Michaud, Consultant; Sean Waller, Candente Copper Corp.; Christian West, Torrox International Ltd.
Diversity and Inclusion
In 2016, the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) updated its terms of reference, which were approved by CIM Council at year-end. The purpose of DIAC is to encourage diversity and inclusion within CIM and the mining industry at large,
with diversity being broadly defined. DIAC is working to meet this goal through objectives that include the encouragement of increased diversity and inclusion within the broader CIM organization (including staff, branches, societies, committees, Council and the executive), provide guidance to the CIM executive and Council on all things related to diversity and inclusion, and assist CIM in linking the messages around the business case to the industry through its publications, electronic communications and conference and outreach programs. DIAC developed certain guidelines to assist CIM National and all of its societies, branches and committees to consider and implement inclusion in all of their activities in order to make a difference on the diversity and inclusion agenda and initiatives. The preparation of these guidelines, adopted by CIM Council at the end of 2016, were supported by a “Business Case for Diversity in the Mining Industry,” a report prepared for DIAC and based on various other
Towards the end of 2016, DIAC represented CIM in the organization of the “HeForShe: Mining Edition” networking reception held at PDAC, which was hosted by CIM, Covergalls Inc., Mining Industry HR Council (MiHR), PDAC, Women in Mining Canada, International Women in Mining, Women in Mining Toronto, Women in Mining Vancouver and Women Who Rock, to celebrate diversity and inclusion in the mining industry.
During the year, DIAC continued to enhance its membership with new additions, including Daniella Dimitrov, mining executive and corporate director, as its new Chair. We would like to recognize and thank Patty Moore, founding member and retiring Chair of DIAC, for her driving force and efforts in establishing DIAC and driving it and its agenda forward – thank you Patty! Please see page 26 for committee members
M4S
MEMO 2016 played host to M4S – the Mining for Society educational show – where more than 800 students and their teachers from 18 schools participated in 30 interactive activities hosted by 22 exhibitors whose mission was to teach visitors how minerals and mining play an important role in everyday life.
SUPPORTING FORT MCMURRAY
The CIM national office, its affiliated societies and branches, and the CIM Foundation donated just over $110,000 to the relief effort in Fort McMurray following the wildfires that broke out in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, Alberta, in May of 2016.
The institute’s Fort McMurray Fire Relief Fund has been divided between five local charities: the Northern Lights Health Foundation, the Wood Buffalo Food Bank Association, the Fort McMurray Firefighters Relief Fund, the Borealis Consulting Services and Habitat for Humanity Wood Buffalo. Some funds were also initially donated to the Canadian Red Cross directly by members to help with immediate needs during the evacuation of Fort McMurray. The relief fund was distributed by the CIM Oil Sands branch. Isaac Bussin, the branch’s chairperson, said the board wanted to donate the money to smaller charities that do not have large endowments.
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reports and research papers on the topic. These documents, along with a Diversity Calendar, will be shared on the CIM website.
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GOAL 04
ACHIEVE ORGANIZATIONAL & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE An additional operational/organizational strategy was created towards supporting the achievement of the Strategic Plan.
Work commenced in 2016 on the introduction of both new backend and front-end IT/web platforms for CIM. The existing systems (Aptify and Sitecore) were introduced seven years ago and proved to be too “heavy” for our existing needs – especially from a data management and content update perspective. These systems were also introduced when adaptability to mobile technology was not significant. Additionally, an ideological shift towards utilizing more best of class, off-the-shelf applications and software will allow for greater flexibility in web layout, easier update of web content and simplification in the generation of data and reports.
A critical component of the backend system will be nopCommerce – an opensource, e-commerce solution that enjoys a very wide and active
community of users and developers. The first phase of nopCommerce is due to launch in spring 2017 and will enable members to sign-up, renew their membership and purchase products much more easily through an intuitive user interface. Critical data and reports will also be able to be readily generated.
Most of the sites that went into production in 2016, and all sites going forward, are being built on our preferred front-end web platform, Umbraco. Also opensource, it allows for great adaptability, is much easier to administer and to make content changes. Work will commence in 2017 on an overhaul of the entire cim.org website to be built on the Umbraco platform.
Financial Accountability & Reporting
As of January 2016, the finance and business systems team began producing monthly financial statements to our branches, societies and the national office, as well as a quarterly forecasts to CIM Council.
The director of finance and business systems worked closely with the other CIM directors to populate, review and validate their budgets. As a result of this rigor, CIM management is now in a better position to challenge and drive conclusions based on historical data and trends and future expectations. For 2017, this process will be extended to our monthly financial statements and quarterly forecasts, enabling us to achieve a better overall understanding of our financial situation.
Hub International was appointed as our insurance broker in June and in September Deloitte was appointed as our auditors. This exercise generated a cost reduction of 55 per cent ($24k) per year.
Since the fall of 2016 a bi-weekly scorecard is now produced by the business systems administration team and shared with CIM Council. This report shows trends from CIM’s primary revenue sources, such as membership, events, trade shows and advertising, further enabling us to track operational outcomes in real time.
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Consolidated Balance Sheet As at December 31st 2016 ($000) UNAUDITED
Assets Current Cash Short term investments Accrued interest receivable Accounts receivable Sundry receivables Prepaid expenses and sundry assets
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Liabilities Accounts payable Accrued expenses Membership dues received in advance Subscriptions received in advance Deferred revenue - Trade Show and Sponsorship Total Liabilities Accumulated funds Internally restricted funds Operating reserve fund Unrestricted fund Total
2016 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
752 999 64 839 241 179 3,074 2,954 1,380 7,409
$ 643 $ 461 $ 233 $ 1 $ 1,703 $ 3,040 $ $ $ $ $
The above financial summary was prepared by CIM from information provided by the CIM national office, participating CIM Branches and Societies These reports have not been audited.
3,141 2,000 (772) 4,369 7,409
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Consolidated Statement of Revenues and Expenses Year ended December 31, 2016 ($000)
Expenses Conference, meetings and social activities Commission and sales expenses Administration & IT Professional fees Promotion - Outreach Publication expenses Membership expenses Salaries & fringe beneďŹ ts Training & professional development International projects Council affairs Travel expenses Total Expenses Net results from operations
Depreciation expenses Net results
2016
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Revenues Conference, meetings and social activities Advertising sales Corporate and Membership Dues Subscription sales Investment income Miscellaneous income Total Revenues
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NOTE FROM PRESIDENT-ELECT
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Steady as she goes
t CIM, the changing of the guard takes place during the CIM Convention. In May, I will take the reins as president. In reality, there will be very little change as Michael Winship, soon-to-be outgoing president, Garth Kirkham, immediate past president, Janice Zinck, incoming president-elect, Jean Vavrek, executive director and I will continue to work closely together as we have this past year. We will forge ahead on Michael’s initiatives on diversity, his increased focus on safety and
Since 2002 we have seen significant changes in the mining, metallurgical and energy (MME) industries owing to capital and operating cost escalation. The super-cycle began in 2002 with a basket of commodities vital to the MME industries experiencing significant upward price pressure which caused cost escalation. Chinese double digit annual growth has been generally attributed to this increase in commodity demand.
By 2011 the capital cost escalation was in excess of 300 per cent over 2002 levels or the equivalent of 25 per cent per annum compared to normal inflation of two to three per cent in the decade prior to 2000. This cost escalation was even more surprising considering the financial crises of 2008-09. Project capital cost increases and schedule delays were evident from 2002 to 2011, as a plethora of projects were initiated to counter the ever-increasing demand for commodities.
Mergers and acquisitions were also rampant at the top of the heated market which fueled cost increases.
By 2016 the cost escalation retreated to approximately 150 per cent of 2002 levels as Chinese demand waned. In addition, companies had instituted capital rationing, tight operating cost control and in some cases, disposal of unwanted assets. In response, CIM organized events to facilitate the exchange of ideas on process efficiencies, best practices and novel technologies which would hopefully lead to reduced production costs, excellence in environmental performance and safer operations. For 2017 we are seeing signs of market stabilization and possibly even a recovery from the bottom of the super-cycle.
The re-adjustment of the MME industries led to changes at CIM. Unfortunately, CIM National in Montreal saw approximately 30 per cent of their staff retrenched, austerity budgets implemented for 2016 and 2017 and tighter
operating controls. Accordingly, I am pleased to report that CIM’s senior leadership team, with guidance from Council, has implemented these measures and given CIM a solid base for further success.
My tenure will be spent consolidating ongoing initiatives, introducing new changes and focusing on recovering the treasury reserve. Kenneth (Ken) G. Thomas CIM President Elect 2016-2017
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Garth’s continued guidance of CIM’s strategic plan.
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VOLUNTEERS ARE THE CORNERSTONE OF WHAT CIM IS AND WHAT IT DOES. HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS DEVOTE THEIR TIME, CREATIVITY AND INTELLECTUAL INPUT, DEMONSTRATING PASSION AND EXCITEMENT FOR THIS INDUSTRY. TO THE COUNTLESS DEDICATED INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SPONSORS, WE EXTEND OUR SINCERE GRATITUDE.
THANK YOU!
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