International Organizations
American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Engineers (AIME)
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To advance, record and disseminate knowledge of engineering and the arts and sciences involved in the production and use of minerals, metals, energy sources and materials.
www.idis.com/aime
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
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A developer and provider of voluntary consensus standards, related technical information, and services having internationally recognized quality and applicability.
www.astm.org
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
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Represents more than 123,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide, and is America's oldest national engineering society.
www.asce.org
Association of Exploration Geochemists
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An international organisation specialising in the field of exploration and applied geochemistry.
www.aeg.org
Association of Women in the Metal Industries (AWMI)
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Advocates the promotion of professional women and the increase in their numbers in metal and metal-related companies.
www.awmi.com
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Australia's premier provider of applied training, information services and an industry bookshop for the minerals and petroleum industries.
www.amf.com.au/amf
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
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Represents the interests of professionals associated in all facets of the mining, exploration and minerals processing industries.
www.ausimm.com.au
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An international organization of producers and users of cobalt.
www.cobaltdevinstitute.com
Copper Development Association
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Providing up-to-date information about the developments in and uses of copper.
www.copper.org
Energy and Mineral Law Foundation
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An educational organization providing information on legal issues related to the energy and mineral industry through workshops, specialty programs, publications and electronic information.
www.emlf.org
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Plays a significant role in regulating the engineering profession, engineering education, highlighting the importance of the engineering profession to the economy, and speaking out, where relevant, on national issues in the UK.
www.engc.org.uk
Representing the European non-ferrous metals industry.
www.eurometaux.org
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The recognised representative of the European minerals and metals mining industry and promotes the industry's interests and views with European Union authorities at all levels.
www.euromines.org
Geological Society of South Africa
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The gateway to South Africa’s geology and mining.
www.wits.ac.za/gssa/gssamain.htm
Represents the American gold industry.
www.goldinstitute.org
Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (IMM)
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A professional/learned body for engineers in the minerals industry and has its headquarters in the UK.
www.imm.org.uk
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
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A qualifying and professional body for chemical engineers.
www.icheme.org
Instituto Nacional de Estadistica, Geografia e Informatica (INEGI)
Provides geographic, demographic and economic information of Mexico.
www.inegi.gob.mx
International Copper Study Group (ICSG)
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An intergovernmental organization that serves to increase copper market transparency and promote international discussions and cooperation on issues related to copper.
www.icsg.org
International Council on Metals and the Environment
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Promotes sustainable development policies and practices related to the mining and production of primary metals, which will ensure the safe production, use, recycling and disposal of metals.
www.icme.com
International Iron and Steel Institute
The global forum for the world steel industry.
www.worldsteel.org
International Lead Management Center
Committed to work with governments, industries and the international community to manage the risk of lead exposure.
www.ilmc.org
International Lead Zinc Research Organization
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Conducting research on behalf of the international community of lead and zinc miners and smelters
www.ilzro.org
International Lead and Zinc Study Group
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Ensuring transparency in the markets for lead and zinc worldwide.
www.ilzsg.org
International Molybdenum Association
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The focal point of promotional, statistical and technical activities for the worldwide molybdenum industry.
www.imoa.org.uk
International Nickel Study Group (INSG)
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Collects and publishes statistics on nickel markets and other information on nickel and provides a forum for discussion on nickel issues.
www.insg.org
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
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Website for the International Organization for Standardization.
www.iso.ch
International Primary Aluminium Institute
Global gateway to aluminium industry.
www.world-aluminium.org
International Society of Explosive Engineers (ISEE)
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A professional society dedicated to promoting the safe and controlled use of explosives in mining, quarrying, construction, manufacturing, forestry, and many other commercial pursuits.
www.isee.org
International Tin Research Institute
Sponsored by the world's major tin producers with the primary aim of extending the use of tin.
www.itri.co.uk
International Tungsten Industry Association
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To promote the use of tungsten and tungsten products; to provide a regular meeting forum; and to collect statistics.
www.itia.org.uk
International Zinc Association
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Non-profit organization representing the world zinc industry.
www.iza.com
International Rock Excavation Data Exchange Standard (IREDES)
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An industry originated initiative to standardize on Data formats for information exchange between mining equipment and central computer systems.
www.iredes.org
Provides information on lead and the lead industry.
www.leadinfo.com
Mineral Information Institute (MII)
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A not-for-profit organization dedicated to educating youth about the science of minerals and other natural resources, and about their importance in our every day lives.
www.mii.org
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A framework for international cooperation on the theme of minerals, metals and sustainable development, bringing together governmental and intergovernmental actors, resource companies and other concerned organizations and persons.
www.natural-resources.org
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Represents companies involved in mineral exploration, mining and processing of minerals in Australia.
www.minerals.org.au
Mineral Industry Research Organization (MIRO)
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MIRO is an industry funded research and information organization that specializes in assisting member organizations to locate, develop and transfer innovative technology. MIRO serves companies which operate in and supply the following sectors: exploration, mining, mineral processing, metal and mineral production, refining, environmental impact.
www.miro.co.uk
Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
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Professional organization that encompasses the entire range of materials and engineering, from minerals processing and primary metals production to basic research and the advanced applications of materials
www.tms.org
Mining and Materials Processing Institute of Japan
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Representing the mining and mineral processing industries of Japan.
www.jw.uni-hannover.de/iswjt
Mining Development Foundation of Turkey
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Organizes national and international congresses, symposia, seminars and technical trips with respect to develop underground mineral deposits and mining in Turkey.
www.ymgv.org.tr
Mining Metallurgic Geological Institute, Peru
The Mining, Metallurgical and Geological Institute of Peru.
www.ingemmet.gob.pe
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A web resource for the mining industry
www.mining-technology.com
National Aggregates Association
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Representing the interests of the aggregate and mining industry.
www.nssga.org
National Institute of Concessions and Mining Cadaster, Peru
National Institute of Concessions and Mining Cadaster.
www.inacc.gob.pe/eng1/homepage.htm
National Mining Association (NMA)
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The voice of the American mining industry.
www.nma.org
National Society of Mining, Petroleum and Energy
Founded in 1896,The National Mining Petroleum and Energy Society is a non-profit business group, made up of companies related to the Peruvian mining, oil and energy sectors.
www.snmpe.org.pe
National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE)
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The only engineering society that represents individual engineering professionals and licensed engineers (PEs) across all disciplines.
www.nspe.org
New South Wales Minerals Council
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Representing the interests of mineral producers, explorers and extractive material producers in New South Wales.
www.nswmin.com.au
Nickel Development Institute (NiDI)
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A gateway to a network of nickel knowledge.
www.nidi.org
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A regional association representing members’ interests throughout the United States and Canada, and facilitating their global interests.
www.nwma.org
Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers
The Peruvian Institute of Mining Engineers.
www.iimp.org.pe
International association of miners, refiners, fabricators and wholesalers of silver and silver products.
www.silverinstitute.org
Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA)
The promotion of science of mineral deposit geology. Personal contact of members in order to exchange knowledge and experience. Organization of biennial scientific meetings in Europe, world wide field trips and workshops.
www.min.tu-clausthal.de/www/sga/sga.html
Society of Economic Geologists (SEG)
The Society of Economic Geologists, Inc., (SEG) is an international organization of individual members with interests in the field of economic geology. The Society's membership includes representatives from industry, academia, and government institutions.
www.segweb.org
Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)
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An international society of professionals in the minerals industry.
www.smenet.org
South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
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Representing mining professionals in South Africa.
www.saimm.co.za
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An international trade association of companies that mine and refine gold, manufacturers of gold products and the world's leading bullion banks and gold dealers.
www.goldinstitute.com
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Seeks to be the premier professional and technical society serving its members and advancing knowledge exchange in the global iron and steel industry.
www.issource.org
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Serving the international materials community through its wide range of learned society activities and by acting as the professional body for materials scientists and engineers.
www.instmat.co.uk
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS)
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Promoting the global science and engineering professions concerned with minerals, metals, and materials.
www.tms.org
United Steelworkers of America
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Represents over 700,000 members in virtually every state of the U.S. and province of Canada.
www.uswa.org
Venezuelan Association of Mining and Metallurgical Industries (AIMM)
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Representing the Venezuelan mining and metallurgical industries.
www.aimm-ven.org
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An association of gold producers worldwide, aiming to maximize the offtake and retention of gold.
www.gold.org