"M
ining 4 Everyone" is the theme that will drive
topics of discussion at the upcoming
CIM 2014
Convention taking place at the Vancouver
Convention Centre from May 10 to 13. The
convention, hosted by the Canadian Institute of Mining,
Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM),
is expected to attract more
than 6,000 mining industry professionals.
CIM is the leading Canadian technical society for the min-
erals industry with more than 14,000 members across Canada
and around the globe.
CIM is dedicated to advancing knowl-
edge and technology as well as facilitating networking, frater-
nity and professional development for the mining industry.
Why "Mining 4 Everyone"? Firstly, mining provides value
to multiple stakeholders – communities in which mining com-
panies operate or, ultimately, the end users of the minerals
mined. From another perspective, we must speak of diversity in
mining – where opportunities exist for people of diverse skills
and backgrounds.
"Over the course of the
CIM Convention, we will be tackling
the many issues emanating from the growing shortage of skills,
making succession planning for the industry a challenge," says
Robert W. Schafer,
CIM 2014 Convention co-chair and CIM
president. "We must set the stage for sustained resilience going
forward. More than 110,000 new workers will be required by
2020, and creating great opportunities for all workers including
women, aboriginal communities and immigrants can ensure
the future of mining in Canada."
Understanding the opportunities that mining can provide,
using due care, and paying attention to the environment will
give mining companies the social licence to operate. Mining can
either be tolerated or considered the lifeblood of generations of
workers.
CIM has always been a firm advocate for opportunities
Mining 4 Everyone
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