Mineral-related institutes, organisations and associations, and geological surveys
Mineral-related institutes, organisations and associations, and geological surveys
Association of Mining Analysts
A non-profit organisation devoted to promoting better understanding of various mining issues. It represents the London (UK) 'mining community' and has towards 400 members from specialist investment funds, investment banks, stockbroking firms, consultancies, LME trading companies, and mining and metals companies.
Association of Mining and Exploration Companies Inc.
The Association of Mining and Exploration Companies is the industry association and lobby group for the mineral exploration sector in Australia.
Austmine
Austmine is the Australian mining industry export association comprising companies dedicated to supplying the very best in innovative, cost efficient and practical technologies to mining operations worldwide.
Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Represents the interests of professionals associated with all facets of the Australasian mining, exploration and minerals processing industries.Represents the interests of professionals associated with all facets of the Australasian mining, exploration and minerals processing industries.
Australian Mineral Industries Research Association Ltd
AMIRA International is an industry association which manages collaborative research for its members in the global minerals industry.
China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals, Chemicals Importers & Exporters
Administrator and promoter of Chinese minerals trade.
China Non-metallic Minerals Industry Association
Website of the CNMIA, umbrella organisation of Chinese industrial mineral associations.
CSIRO – Australia
Conducts fundamental and applied research in conjunction with a range of industries, including mining and metallurgy.
Euromines
Euromines represents the European minerals and metals mining industry and promotes the industry's interests and views with European Union authorities at all levels.
Eurosil
Member of IMA-Europe and the official body representing the European industrial silica producers.
Geoscience Australia
Australia's national agency for geoscience research and geospatial information. It conducts regional and mineral systems studies, advises on Australia's mineral resources for land-use planning and management, and promotes opportunities for minerals exploration.
Indian Bureau of Mines
The Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) is under the Department of Mines, Ministry of Mines, engaged in promotion of conservation, scientific development of mineral resources and protection of environment in mines other than coal, petroleum & natural gas, atomic minerals and minor minerals.
Industrial Minerals Association-Europe
IMA-Europe is an umbrella organisation which brings together a number of European associations specific to individual minerals.
Industrial Minerals Association-North America
IMA-NA provides industrial minerals information and services to the public and its members.
Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
The professional body of the materials science and engineering community. With a membership of over 18,000 individuals throughout the UK and Europe, the Institute represents the disciplines of ceramics, metals, polymers, and composites.
Minerals Council of Australia
The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) represents Australia’s exploration, mining and minerals processing industry, nationally and internationally, in its contribution to sustainable development and society.
Minerals Engineering International
MEI Online is a service of Minerals Engineering International and is intended to provide a source of information to the worldwide mineral processing and extractive metallurgy community.
National Mining Association
NMA represents US-based coal, metal and mineral hardrock mining operators, mineral processors, bulk transporters, mining equipment manufacturers, financial and engineering firms, and other businesses related to the mining industry.
National Resources Authority of Jordan
Information and statistics on Jordan’s minerals industry.
Natural Resources Canada
Federal government department covering energy, minerals and metals, forests and earth sciences.
Northwest Mining Association
A 2,500 member non-profit, non-partisan regional trade association. NWMA serves as the state mining association for Oregon and Washington, and works closely with the National Mining Association and other mining associations.
Quarry Products Association, UK
Information, news, and issues for UK’s aggregates industry.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, & Engineering
An international society of professionals in the minerals industry. SME membership is more than 16,000 strong, with members in nearly 100 countries. SME is organised into five distinct divisions, including industrial minerals.
Industrial Minerals Association – North America
IMA-NA is a trade association created to advance the interests of North American companies that mine or process minerals used throughout the manufacturing and agricultural industries. IMA-NA’s membership also includes suppliers to the industrial minerals industry, including equipment manufacturers, railroads and trucking companies, consultants and law firms, and media companies.
Geological Surveys
British Geological Survey
Aims to provide the best, most relevant and up-to-date geoscience information and advice for the United Kingdom. Publishes many useful reports and statistical compilations.
Chinese Geological Survey
The CGS is responsible for the geological investigation, geoscience research, and geo-information service under the leadership of the Ministry of Land and Resources.
Geological Survey of Iran
The GSI is authorised to carry out geological and mineral investigations throughout the country, to collect results of activities performed in this respect, to establish interrelationship and coordination between such activities and to prepare, complete, and publish geological maps.
Spanish Institute of Geology and Minerals (IGME)
Background information and statistics of Spain’s minerals.
Thailand Department of Mineral Resources
News, information, links for Thailand’s natural resources.
United States Geological Survey – Minerals Information
Statistics and information on the world-wide supply, demand, and trade of minerals and materials.