Founded in 1898, the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the leading technical society of professionals in the Canadian Minerals, Metals, Materials and Energy Industries.

CIM has always maintained three main objectives:
• to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and technology
• to foster networking, professional development and fraternity
• to recognize excellence and outstanding achievements in the minerals industry

14,600 CIM members and counting
CIM has over 14,600 members, convened from industry, academia and government. With 10 Technical Societies and over 35 Branches, our members help shape, lead and connect Canada’s mining industry, both within our borders and across the globe.