Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation
Turning bold ideas into commercially viable solutions for a safer, more productive and sustainable mining industry.
From possibility to performance
Innovation doesn't stop at discovery. It succeeds when it works in the real world.
We bring mining companies, technology innovators, researchers and partners together to close the gap between a promising idea and an operational solution.
Established in 2007, CEMI accelerates step-change innovation across the mining cycle, helping the industry move forward with confidence.
Our purpose and approachHow we move innovation forward
A global search for current and emerging pre-commercial solutions to the challenges that matter to mining.
02Technology road maps and our Innovation-GPS systems analysis help uncover and validate operational challenges.
03Connecting validated industry challenges with emerging technologies and the people who can deliver them.
04Identifying technical and commercial gaps, then building the partnerships and plans to bridge them.
CEMI's mining supply accelerator
CEMI works across the mining industry. Through the Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Network, we focus on the mining supply side—helping companies bring mining technologies to market and connecting them with industry partners.
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A new associate partnership named Marks & Clerk as the preferred provider of intellectual property (IP) services to MICA Network members, including IP strategy and IP execution, and mining-focused education through IP workshops and monthly expert IP advisory sessions.
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The Centre for Excellence in Mining Innovation and its Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator network are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration agreement with the Industrial Waste Technology Center (CTRI). Facilitated by the strategic mediation of ethos, this partnership marks a significant milestone in bridging the gap between applied research and market-ready sustainable solutions for the global mining and industrial sectors.
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Effective February 9, 2026, this collaboration bridges MICA’s national innovation ecosystem with IAC’s world-renowned Intellectual Property (IP) expertise. Together, the organizations will empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to navigate the complexities of global markets by mitigating IP-related risks and fostering strategic ownership positions.
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Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre, Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Annual Winnipeg convention for all those involved in and interested in mineral exploration in the region.
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St. John's, NL, Canada
Welcome to Mineral Resources Review 2026, a collaborative effort between the Newfoundland and Labrador Branch of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) and the Department of Energy and Mines, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
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The Permanent, West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada
The Foresight 50 event recognized and honours Canadian cleantech ventures with strong leadership, a clear growth trajectory, and a bold vision for environmental and economic impact. This includes: Companies across all cleantech sectors—from clean energy to sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and beyond. Ventures at any funding stage, from seed to post-Series B, Teams seeking strategic connections with international investors, Innovators looking for visibility, credibility, and accelerated growth on the global stage.
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