Geological Society
The Mission
Founded in 1942 as the Geology Division of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM), the Geological Society brings together men and women with a common interest in the earth sciences.
To stimulate and advance the application of geoscience in the search, discovery, appraisal and exploitation of mineral deposits through field conferences, technical sessions, short courses, publications, lecture tours, as well as professional and social networking.
Related Objectives
To promote and encourage research and education in the Earth Sciences
- to promote public awareness of the mineral industry.
- to recognize excellence.
Benefits of Membership
- opportunity to network with colleagues in industry
- quarterly issues of Exploration & Mining Geology
- annual CIM Directory
- society newsletter in the CIM Bulletin
- reduced prices for CIM special volumes and conference proceedings
- reduced registration fees at CIM meetings
- reduced registration fees at other technical society meetings
- recognition of achievements through CIM awards programs
- confidential employment
- group insurance plan and preferred hotel and car rental rates
Membership
The Geological Society is one of the largest of CIM's constituent Divisions and Societies.Members of the Geological Society comprise approximately 20% of the total CIM membership. Some 15% of Society members reside outside Canada.
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The Structure
The business of the Society is conducted by an elected Council consisting of officers, councillor, committee chairmen and section representatives.
The Officers
- President - Damien Duff (Falconbridge Limited, Timmins, ON)
- Vice President - Steve McRoberts (Teck-Cominco, Kamloops BC)
- Vice President Elect - Chris Davis (Inco Ltd. Sudbury, ON)
- Secretary/Treasurer - Laurie Gaborit (High River Gold Mines Ltd, Toronto, ON)
- Past President - Reg Olson (Alberta Geological Survey, Edmonton, AB)
- GeolSoc Newsletter Editor - David Sinclair (GSC, Ottawa, ON)
- GeolSoc Bulletin Editor - George O'Reilly (NS DNR, Halifax, NS)
- EMG Journal Editor - Jeremy Richards (Univ. of Alberta, Edmonton, AB)
- Field Conferences Chair - Position Vacant
The Various Committees
- Awards Committee
- Executive Committee
- Mineral Deposits Research Committee
- Nominating Committee
- Public Affairs Committee
- Publications Committee
- Symposia Committee
- University Visiting Lecturers Committee
Besides these committees, the Society also appoints a representative to several Institute committees.
The Society represents CIM in the Canadian Geoscience Council, assists in the selection process for various geoscience-related CIM awards and scholarships, and speaks for all the geoscientist members of CIM on CIM Council.
Activities & Meetings
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Most of the activities of the Geological Society are conducted by the standing committees. There are two meetings for the general membership. One of these is the Bi-Annual Field Conference, which consists of a one or two-day meeting on a specific theme, preceded and/or followed by related field trips.
The Bi-Annual Field Conference generally takes place in September at a site chosen for its proximity to an established mining camp.
Apart from the Bi-Annual Field Conference, the Society organizes a general interest technical session for the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of CIM in the Spring each year.
The GeoSoc liaises closely with the Mineral Deposit Division (MDD) members of the Geological Association of Canada (GAC) and in 2005 decided to become joint contributors to the Gangue- the newsletter of the MDD. To check it out at, click here.
Geological Society at Toronto 2005
The CIM Geological Society held a strong program at CIM Mining Industry Conference & Exhibition, Toronto, 2005.
Pictured here, Society executives having fun on the Trade Show floor. Left to Right: Reg Olson (CIM GeoSoc Past President), Dave Lentz (CIM GeoSoc Past Past President), Damien Duff (CIM GeoSoc President), and Steve McRoberts (CIM GeoSoc VP)
The Geological Society has its own quarterly journal called Exploration and Mining Geology. The Society also publishes a monthly newsletter in the CIM Bulletin.
Occasionally, the Geological Society sponsors the publication of special volumes. Recent examples are Special Volume 45 entitled Guide to the Evaluation of Gold Deposits and Volume 46 entitled Porphyry Deposits of the Northwestern Cordillera of North America.
A complete list of special volumes, including those still in print, is available from the CIM National Office.
The Geological Society, in collaboration with Science North in Sudbury, has also produced Ground Work - Exploring for Minerals in Canada, an interactive CD-ROM about the importance of minerals and mineral exploration. This program, created as a CIM centennial project, has been distributed as a teaching tool to thousands of schools across the country.
University Visiting Lecture Series (2005-2006)
There are none for this year.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Andrew G. Conly
CIM GeoSoc Councillor
Assistant Professor
Department of Geology
Lakehead University
955 Oliver Rd.
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 5E1
Tel: 807-343-8463
Fax: 807-346-7853
Email: andrew.conly@lakeheadu.ca
Damien Duff, President, dduff@falconbridge.com
Laurie Gaborit, Secretary-Theasurer, lgaborit@hrg.ca
General E-mail: geosoc@cim.org
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