Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Encyclopedia
The Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is a technical society
of professionals in the Canadian
minerals
, metals, materials and energy industries
. It was founded in 1898. In 2006, the organization had 12,000 national members. Most CIM members live in Canada although around 1,000 live abroad.
The CIM's mission is to provide leadership, quality services, and value to CIM members through technical forums, publications, professional and social networking opportunities, continuing education, and recognition of excellence programs.
at the second annual meeting of the Federated Canadian Mining Institute, which was dissolved. The Institute was incorporated by Act of Parliament to include all former provincial groups except The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
, which remained a separate body.
In 1902, The Institute formed its first Branches in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Kingston, Ontario
, and Nelson, British Columbia
. In 1918, the Mining Society of Nova Scotia formally became affiliated with the Canadian Mining Institute.
In 1920, Metallurgy
was added to the name to recognize the inclusion of this discipline.
In 1942, The Institute made CIM its official abbreviation.
In 1990, recognition of Petroleum was recognized as the institute became the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Engineering society
An engineering society is a professional organization for engineers of various disciplines. Some are umbrella type organizations which accept many different disciplines, while others are discipline-specific. Many award professional designations, such as European Engineer, Professional Engineer,...
of professionals in the Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
minerals
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
, metals, materials and energy industries
Energy industry
The energy industry is the totality of all of the industries involved in the production and sale of energy, including fuel extraction, manufacturing, refining and distribution...
. It was founded in 1898. In 2006, the organization had 12,000 national members. Most CIM members live in Canada although around 1,000 live abroad.
The CIM's mission is to provide leadership, quality services, and value to CIM members through technical forums, publications, professional and social networking opportunities, continuing education, and recognition of excellence programs.
History
In March 1898, the Canadian Mining Institute was founded in MontrealMontreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
at the second annual meeting of the Federated Canadian Mining Institute, which was dissolved. The Institute was incorporated by Act of Parliament to include all former provincial groups except The Mining Society of Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, which remained a separate body.
In 1902, The Institute formed its first Branches in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario
Kingston, Ontario is a Canadian city located in Eastern Ontario where the St. Lawrence River flows out of Lake Ontario. Originally a First Nations settlement called "Katarowki," , growing European exploration in the 17th Century made it an important trading post...
, and Nelson, British Columbia
Nelson, British Columbia
Nelson is a city located in the Selkirk Mountains on the extreme West Arm of Kootenay Lake in the Southern Interior of British Columbia, Canada. Known as "The Queen City", and acknowledged for its impressive collection of restored heritage buildings from its glory days in a regional silver rush,...
. In 1918, the Mining Society of Nova Scotia formally became affiliated with the Canadian Mining Institute.
In 1920, Metallurgy
Metallurgy
Metallurgy is a domain of materials science that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys. It is also the technology of metals: the way in which science is applied to their practical use...
was added to the name to recognize the inclusion of this discipline.
In 1942, The Institute made CIM its official abbreviation.
In 1990, recognition of Petroleum was recognized as the institute became the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Publications
- Journal of Canadian Petroleum Technology, the official publication of the Petroleum Society of CIM featuring a broad range of technical and general information on all phases of the oil and gas industry in Canada
- Canadian Metallurgical Quarterly, the CMQ provides a forum for the discussion and the presentation of both basic and applied research developments in the area of metallurgy and materials
- Exploration and Mining Geology Journal, the Geological Society's own quarterly journal for the publication of Canadian and international papers on applied aspects of mineral exploration and exploitation
- CIM Magazine, mineral industry publication for information on technology and operations, published 8 times a year
- CIM Journal, a multi-disciplinary peer-reviewed technical publication of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) - a community for leading industry expertise
- CIM Reporter, official publication for CIM conventions and trade shows
- CIM Directory, annual CIM Directory of CIM members (individual and corporate), CIM constituent group listings and CIM-affiliated organizations with all their contact details.
Awards of excellence
The institute bestows several awards annually to individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions to their respective fields and to the mining and minerals industries in general.- A.O. Dufresne Award, exceptional achievements or distinguished contributions to mining exploration in Canada
- Barlow Memorial MedalBarlow Memorial MedalThe Barlow Memorial Medal was created in 1916 by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum to recognize the best paper on economic geology published by the Institute each year. The medal is named after Alfred Ernest Barlow, who served as President of the Institute between 1912 and...
, for the author(s) of the best paper on economic geology published by the Institute - Canadian Mining Hall of Fame InducteesCanadian Mining Hall of FameThe Canadian Mining Hall of Fame aims to recognize the accomplishments of leaders in the mining industry.It was conceived by Maurice R. Brown as a way to recognize and honor the legendary mine finders and builders of this Canadian industry. The Hall was established in 1988...
- CANMET Technology Transfer Award, to stimulate and recognize successful technology transfer leading to commercial exploitation
- CIM Coal Award, to honour CIM members who have made outstanding contributions to the coal industry of Canada and who have also been long-standing, active participants in the Coal and Oil Sands Division of CIM
- CIM Distinguished Lecturer, chosen on the basis of their accomplishments in scientific, technical, management or educational activities related to the minerals industry, and speak at CIM Branch meetings across the country
- CIM Distinguished Service Medal, for distinguished or meritorious service to the Institute and the mineral industry of a nature not necessarily technical or scientific
- CIM District Distinguished Service Award, an Institute member who has contributed much to the development of the industry and the Institute at their local or Branch level.
- CIM District Proficiency Medal, to recognize a significant professional contribution to the mineral industry in each of the Institute Districts (this award has been retired)
- CIM Fellowship, to recognize members who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions to the mining, metallurgical and petroleum industries. A CIM Fellow can place "FCIM" after his or her name when deemed appropriate
- CIM Fifty Year Club, members are elected as a mark of distinction for their long service
- INCO Medal, to recognize a meritorious and practical contribution of outstanding importance to the mining and metallurgical industry of Canada
- J.C. Sproule Memorial Plaque, to recognize eminent achievement or distinguished contributions to the exploration and development of Canada’s mineral resources in the northern regions
- John T. Ryan TrophyJohn T. Ryan TrophyJohn T. Ryan Trophies are CIM awards of excellence given to a mine in a given category which experiences the lowest accident frequency during the previous year in all of Canada. Three national trophies are given each year, one to a metal mine, a coal mine and one to a select mine...
, to the metalliferous mine, the select mine, and the coal mine which experienced the lowest accident frequencies during the previous year in all of Canada - CIM/NRCan Journalism Award, to journalists in Canada for technically accurate and balanced writing and broadcasting which enhance public understanding of the minerals and petroleum industries and its contribution to the economic and social well-being of Canada (this award has been retired)
- Julian Boldy Memorial Award, to recognize exceptional service to the Geological Society of CIM
- McParland Memorial Award, for outstanding performance in civil engineering design, general plant design, project engineering, and/or management of mine plants, and may also recognize innovations in mine plant installations or in operating and maintenance methods, as well as major improvements in equipment used in the mining or equipment manufacturing industry
- CIM Medal for Bravery, recognizes great valour displayed by men of the minerals industries who knowingly risk their lives in attempting to rescue a fellow worker
- Mel W. Bartley Award, to a CIM Branch that has demonstrated the most progress reaching the aims and objectives of the Institute
- CIM Members Award, to one of the "Unsung Heroes" of the mining industry
- CIM Metal Mining Division Award, to recognize outstanding achievement or contribution in the field of mining engineering
- Order of Sancta Barbara, to recognize the important role played by women in the progressive development of Canadian mining communities
- CIM Past Presidents' Memorial Medal, to a member not more than 45 years of age, who, by his or her accomplishments has set an outstanding example to young members of the Institute and to young men and women contemplating a career in the minerals industry
- Robert Elver Mineral Economics Award, to a member of the Institute in good standing who has made a significant contribution in the mineral economics field in Canada
- Selwyn G. Blaylock MedalSelwyn G. Blaylock MedalThe Selwyn G. Blaylock Medal was established in 1948 and is awarded annually by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum to an individual that has demonstrated distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in the field of mining, metallurgy, or geology.The medal...
, for distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in the field of miningMiningMining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
, metallurgyMetallurgyMetallurgy is a domain of materials science that studies the physical and chemical behavior of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys. It is also the technology of metals: the way in which science is applied to their practical use...
, or geologyGeologyGeology is the science comprising the study of solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which it evolves. Geology gives insight into the history of the Earth, as it provides the primary evidence for plate tectonics, the evolutionary history of life, and past climates... - CIM Student Essay Competition, recognized undergraduate and graduate students who had submitted essays to CIM (this award has been retired)