To navigate these changes and thrive in this dynamic landscape, CIM has unveiled a bold strategic plan that positions the sector to lead responsibly, adapt to emerging challenges and create a sustainable future.

CIM’s mission is clear: to cultivate knowledge, champion best practices and drive innovation that empowers our members, enhances public awareness and ensures responsible evolution of the industry. Framed by four strategic pillars, CIM’s new strategic plan outlines a path to excellence while staying deeply connected to the needs of our community and society.

1. Technical excellence: Mining has always been a technology-driven industry. This pillar emphasizes the pursuit of new knowledge via innovation and the establishment of global benchmarks. By championing technical excellence, we aim to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and elevate the industry’s contribution to society.
2. Strength and resilience of community: Our members are the heart of CIM, and their resilience and connection are vital to our success. This pillar focuses on fostering an inclusive, supportive and vibrant community where knowledge-sharing, collaboration and mutual growth thrive.
3. Mining in society: The essential role of mining in modern life is often underappreciated. This pillar aims to amplify the sector’s voice, advocating for its critical contributions to global progress while addressing the societal imperatives of sustainability, equity and responsibility.
4.Operational excellence: Excellence in governance and operations is essential to delivering on our strategic commitments. This pillar emphasizes embedding efficiency, accountability and adaptability at every level, ensuring we meet the needs of members and stakeholders effectively.

Our aspirations are ambitious yet grounded in practical action: to embrace innovation and excellence, forge connections and drive growth, and amplify the mining industry’s voice. These goals will be achieved through a phased execution across three horizons, starting in 2025.

The foundation of this delivery lies in four key principles:

• Financial resilience to ensure long-term stability to support bold initiatives.
• Communication and collaboration to foster transparency, inclusivity and alignment across all levels of the organization.
• Innovation to foster and embrace transformative ideas to stay ahead of the curve.
• Rapid and relevant delivery to address evolving challenges and opportunities with agility.

Our strategy will be delivered through a strong governance and operational structure. A dedicated core staff at the CIM national office will oversee consistency and focus using recently deployed tools, while vibrant branches across the country, led by accountable district vice-presidents, will drive grassroots engagement. Eleven societies reporting to the council will bring specialized expertise and local insight, overseen by four committees of CIM Council: executive, audit and risk, governance and compensation.

This robust framework will ensure that our strategy is not only aspirational but actionable, rooted in sound decision-making and collective accountability.

The mining industry has always been a cornerstone of human progress. As we look to the future, our strategic plan will help us build a sector that is innovative, resilient and aligned with societal values. Together, with our members and stakeholders, we will shape a mining industry that leads by example, meets the demands of today and sets the standard for tomorrow.