Committees and Groups

CIM has a number of standing and ad hoc committees that play a vital advisory role to CIM Council. Through their leadership efforts, guidelines, publications and events, these committees not only impact CIM members but also the greater mining communities in Canada and internationally.

 

Audit and Risk Committee

 

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to oversee the stewardship of CIM from a financial and risk management perspective to ensure that the organization is strong and is focused on member activities. Working with the CIM National office finance team, the committee seeks ways to improve overall governance by harmonizing and improving the structure of CIM’s systems and processes. These efforts also serve the objectives of improved communication between the National Office and the various constituent Branches and Societies.

 

Canadian Mining Schools Committee

 

Created as a forum connecting people to shape the future of Canadian mining education and research, the Canadian Mining Schools Academic Committee (CMSAC) seeks to inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge and strengthen Canadian mining educational institutes. The CMSAC is involved in promoting education in mining engineering; facilitating communication and exchange between Canadian mining schools; encouraging technology transfer efforts through workshops and seminars; liaising with national, international and non-profit organizations such as MAC, MiHR and the Society of Mining Professors; liaising with government funding agencies; supporting the organization of international conferences and symposiums; recognizing excellence in mining education and research; and promoting CIM membership to academics and students.

 

Special Committee on the Valuation of Mineral Properties (CIMVAL)

 

The mandate of CIMVAL is to recommend Standards and Guidelines for Valuation of Mineral Properties to be used by the mining industry in general and to be adopted by Canadian securities regulators and Canadian stock exchanges. The committee’s guiding philosophy and intent is that mineral property valuations be carried out by appropriately qualified individuals and that all relevant information be fully disclosed.

 

Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

 

The purpose of the Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee (DIAC) is to encourage diversity and inclusion within CIM and the mining industry at large. DIAC is working to meet this goal through objectives that include the encouragement of increased diversity and inclusion within the broader CIM organization, provide guidance to CIM executives and the 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.  

 

Global Mining Guidelines Group

 

The Global Mining Guidelines Group facilitates global mining collaboration on solutions to common industry problems, needs and technology through standards, guidelines and best practices. GMG operates on the five principles of inclusivity, collaboration, innovation, optimisation and technology.

 

Governance Committee

 

The Governance Committee has the responsibility to oversee the nomination and election of officers and directors, evaluate Council and members, create succession plans for the Council and its Committees, review and make recommendations of the By-Law and Governance Policies, and audit compliance of By-Law and policies, among various other duties. Members take the role of governance seriously, ensuring CIM elects strong leaders and that the Council manages CIM effectively.

 

International Advisory Committee

 

Mineral Resources Mineral Reserves Committee (MRMR)

 

The Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves (MRMR) Committee develops and defines the standards, best practices and guidelines that are intended to foster greater standardization of reporting within the public domain, specifically under NI43-101. These standards provide a benchmark for both companies and Qualified Persons in discharging their responsibilities. MRMR’s mandate is to be aware of advances in international classification, definition and reporting; maintain, update and make changes to Standards as required; undertake a program of industry and CIM member consultation prior to submitting definitions to CIM Council for approval; serve as a conduit between the industry, CIM and the CSA; and represent CIM and Canada on CRIRSCO.

 

OneCIM Committee

 

Formed in 2018 to facilitate the transition to One CIM through effective communication, consultation and engagement specifically, the One CIM steering committee is a vehicle to spark conversations in all directions among all constituents. As well, the One CIM steering committee will support and identify opportunities, while overseeing the execution of CIM‘s Strategic Plan towards having a more unified organization, to nurture an environment of mutual trust and success.

 

Safety Committee

 

The vision of the CIM Safety Committee is that CIM will serve as a national centre that supports and promotes mining safety excellence, benefitting Canadian mining professionals around the world. The Safety Committee’s mission is the provision of Canadian leadership in mining safety expertise and housing of safety best practices reference material. The Safety Committee supports the Canadian mining industry global leadership, continuing to improve safety performance to Zero Harm.

If CIM members have ideas about how to promote safety within our industry, have good news stories or knowledge about safety they would like to share, or know safety champions within the industry who deserve recognition, the Safety Committee can help make it happen. 

 

Technical Publications Committee (TPC)

 

The CIM Technical Publications Committee (TPC) is comprised of CIM staff and volunteer peer review chairs and co-chairs from the 10 technical Societies, who come from public and private sectors across Canada. The TPC encourages authors to submit high-quality papers to the quarterly CIM Journal, recruit volunteer peer reviewers with the expertise to conduct thorough and professional reviews of the technical content of papers and assess reviewer recommendations and render review decisions on paper acceptance. The TPC optimizes the flow of technical papers through peer review and maintains the high-quality standards of CIM Journal content.