CIM Branches

 

Branches are organized geographically within three districts across Canada to address the local needs of members. They discuss regional issues concerning the industry and undertake CIM’s mission at a local level.

 

Western District

 

Calgary Branch

 

In relation to coal, oil from oil sands, metal, and industrial mineral production; including geology, environmental management, financing, mining, processing, transportation, utilization, and marketing:

The Branch has a strong education program to aid students and promote the profession. Every year, the Branch gives an award for the top participant at the regional science fair with a topic related to mining. The University of Calgary does not offer mining engineering, though it does have a geology and environmental programs. Each year the branch sponsors a $1500 scholarship for the top applicant related to these disciplines.

Contact us: calgary@cim.org

 

Edmonton Branch

 

We are one of the most active of CIM’s branches in Canada. Attendance at events is typically composed of 50% students, 40% industry and 10% 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.

 

Vancouver Branch

 

The CIM Vancouver branch, ideally located in close proximity to the head offices of many major mining corporations as well as numerous junior mining companies, 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.

 

Central District

 

Ottawa Branch

 

CIM Ottawa is a revitalized branch. We offer opportunities in knowledge sharing, networking, professional development and technical talks in mining, metallurgy, geology, and exploration.

Contact us: ottawa@cim.org

 

Sudbury Branch

 

There is perhaps no area in Canada with a stronger tradition and presence of mining and the minerals industries than Sudbury, Ontario. The very history of the city is rooted in the mining industry. Approximately 60 per cent of all underground hard rock mining in Canada takes place within a 300-mile radius of Sudbury. Thanks to the large volume of mining in the region, mining companies such as Vale and Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, A Glencore Company (Sudbury INO), and suppliers such as Joy Global and Sandvik, enjoy a healthy presence in the area.

All branch donations are made for the betterment of students. The branch is a major supporter of the Regional Science Fair, whereby the winners of the regional elementary and secondary school competitions are able to attend the nation-wide science fair thanks to the support of the CIM Sudbury Branch. Secondary, and even elementary, school students are given further opportunities in respect to mining education, i.e. attendance at luncheons and conferences in the area which are complimentary of the branch, books and activity kits referencing mining which are purchased and then accessed through the schools' libraries.

At the post-secondary level, the branch offers bursaries to students at Laurentian University, Cambrian College and Collège Boréal. Another focus of the branch is promoting public awareness of the mining and minerals industries. Modern Mining & Technology Sudbury Week provides the opportunity to promote the industry at a higher level. The branch donates funds on a yearly basis to allow secondary students to experience Dynamic Earth’s Path of Discovery Tour of local mines and its related industries. Close ties are maintained between the branch and the local mining schools allowing the students greater access to information and the local industry, and helping to promote students’ entry into related fields of study.

It must be said though, that people are the branch’s greatest strength. At a time when schedules are so packed it’s difficult to find the time to meet all demands, the Sudbury Branch benefits from the efforts of individuals willing to dedicate the time to maintain the high standards required by the members. 14 professionals from the mining industry as well as one student from the post-secondary level, work tirelessly to achieve all aspects of the branch’s mandate.

 

Toronto Branch

 

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.

Through technical knowledge exchange and community involvement our members will gain global leadership skills and expertise.

We are committed to supporting the technical networks and communities that our members call home.

Objectives

 

Eastern District

 

Montreal Branch

 

The CIM Montréal Branch is a legal entity of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM). Our mission is to be a premier society for all professionals in the local mining community, to advance the mining and minerals community through information exchange and professional networking, to promote and support education and scholarly activities in mining and geology, and to embrace the goals of the CIM.

 

Goals

Contact us: montreal@cim.org

 

Quebec Branch

 

The Québec City Branch membership consists of students, geologists, engineers, civil servants, employees from junior mining companies based in Québec City, research scientists and retirees. There are about 250 national members and local members.

The primary focus of the Québec City Branch of CIM is to recruit students and to get them to know CIM, in the hope that they join CIM when they are working in small mining communities, once they graduate.

A professor from Laval University sits on the branch's executive committee. With close ties to the University, the branch recognizes the importance of encouraging the involvement of the youth that will be tomorrow’s industry leaders.

The branch offers financial assistance to four students associations for their activities. They are required to prepare a budget for the chosen activity and to submit a final expense report after the activity is held.

Each year’s calendar is planned in May and adjusted in September. Five technical meetings are held each year. Four of them feature talks by industry personnel, mostly from Québec.

Due to the diversity of professions represented in the membership body, the topics of the technical meetings vary in an attempt to serve everyone’s interests. Each year, the branch executive committee works to cover topics in exploration, mining and metallurgy. An average of 30 to 35 members attend the meetings and gather for lunch (sponsored by four companies), drinks and discussion afterwards.

The other technical meeting is the student lecturers’ competition, for which every lecturer will be granted a scholarship. This features four presentations by students about their research projects or summer work.

Along with the five technical meetings, the branch hosts two to three social events, such as dinners and golf tournaments, as well as the beer and pizza recruiting activity at Laval University, and other special events. These activities attract from 40 to 90 people.

Contact us: quebec@cim.org

 

Val d'Or Branch

 

The ICM has always pursued three main objectives:

 

- Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technologies; 

- Foster networking, professional development and mentoring; 

- Highlight the excellence and remarkable achievements of the minerals industry. 

 

The Val-d'Or section aims to inform and orient its members to meet their needs while respecting the ICM's strategic vision. They allow people in the industry to socialize and get to know each other. We present industry-related business opportunities to people in the community. We thus hope to become a vector for professional and technical improvement and a retention tool, in the region, for companies working in the mining world. Our mission is also to make the mining sector known to the citizens of the region. 

 

International

 

Lima (Peru) Branch

 

The CIM-Peru Branch has 65 individual members and five sponsor companies. The Executive Committee meets six to nine times a year, and all members are invited to an annual general assembly. There is also a student chapter from the Universidad de San Marcos de Lima.

For more information, please visit www.icm-peru.org.

 

Los-Andes (Chile) Branch

 

CIM Los Andes has 10 meetings a year for the presentation of a technical paper followed by a social gathering.  These are held from March through December.

For more details, see the calendar of events or contact Paula Quijada at pquijada@cimlosandes.cl