The mining industry’s alignment with global sustainability goals was under the spotlight at CIM Connect 2025 in Montreal in May, with BME Mining Canada attracting considerable attention in its debut appearance among over 600 companies exhibiting at this year’s popular industry event.
Hosted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), the conference and expo draws thousands of visitors globally – with around 270 technical papers presented. The theme this year was ‘Minerals, Innovation and the Energy Transition’. According to Neil Alberts, General Manager at BME North America, the busy event highlighted just how far the mining sector had progressed in its sustainability approach – and how much potential there was for the future.
“The theme of the CIM Connect 2025 pinpointed a vital focus in the mining industry,” said Alberts. “What came through strongly in the theme and the presentations was that enabling the energy transition was not just government’s role but that of mine operators and their technology partners and suppliers.”
Culture of engagement
He emphasised the need for fostering a culture of engagement around sustainability, especially as it affected communities and key natural resources like water. Stronger partnerships are required with community stakeholders, based on efforts by mining industry players to mine responsibly to meet the energy transition’s demand for critical minerals.
