The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Founded1893
TypeProfessional Association
Location
Area served
Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Hong Kong
MethodProfessional development
Members
13,500
Key people
Dave Clark (President)
Stephen Durkin (CEO)
Revenue
·
Endowment·
Employees
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Websitewww.ausimm.com.au

The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) provides services to professionals engaged in all facets of the global minerals sector and is based in Carlton, Victoria, Australia.[1]

History

The Institute had its genesis in 1893 with the formation in Adelaide of the Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers[2] drawing its inspiration from the success of the American Institute of Mining Engineers,[3] and some impetus from the Mine Managers Association of Broken Hill.[4] Office-holders were equally from South Australia and "The Hill", where the Institute established its headquarters.

This approach to the foundation of a federal organization was welcomed in mining districts of other Australian colonies.[5][6] and branches were formed in Broken Hill, the Thames Goldfield (New Zealand), Ballarat, and elsewhere. Succeeding annual conferences were held at Ballarat,[7] Hobart, Broken Hill and other mining centres. The 1926 conference was held in Otago, New Zealand.[8]

In 1896 its headquarters were removed from Broken Hill to Melbourne,[9] and in June 1919 adopted its present name.[10] In 1954 the institute applied for a royal charter,[11] granted 1955.

The AusIMM represents more than 15 500 members drawn from all sections of the industry and supported by a network of branches and societies in Australasia and internationally.[12]

Member grades and post-nominals

  Honorary Fellow of the AusIMM HonFAusIMM
  Fellow of the AusIMM FAusIMM
  Member of the AusIMM MAusIMM
  Associate member of the AusIMM AAusIMM
  Student member of the AusIMM SAusIMM

Some notable members

AIME
AIMM

See also

British
US

References

  1. ^ "Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy". Encyclopedia of Australian Science.
  2. ^ "Institute of Mining Engineers". South Australian Register. Vol. LVII, no. 14, 386. South Australia. 21 December 1892. p. 2. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ "Mining in the Colonies". Kadina and Wallaroo Times. Vol. XXVIII, no. 3097. South Australia. 8 April 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia. Report of the first annual conference includes contents of Sir Henry's speech as read by Professor Tate at the South Australian School of Mines and Industries.
  4. ^ "Concentrates". The Barrier Miner. Vol. 5, no. 1366. New South Wales, Australia. 11 August 1892. p. 3. Retrieved 26 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  5. ^ "Untitled". The Ballarat Star. Vol. 38, no. 11549. Victoria, Australia. 7 April 1893. p. 2. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  6. ^ "Mining". Launceston Examiner. Vol. LIII, no. 98. Tasmania, Australia. 26 April 1893. p. 6. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  7. ^ "Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers". The Ballarat Star. No. 11829. Victoria, Australia. 2 March 1894. p. 4. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  8. ^ "Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy". Barrier Miner. Vol. XXXVIII, no. 11, 458. New South Wales, Australia. 22 August 1925. p. 5. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  9. ^ "Conference Opens". Newcastle Morning Herald & Miners' Advocate. No. 19, 296. New South Wales, Australia. 16 August 1938. p. 11. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  10. ^ "Institute of Mining Engineers". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 22, 730. Victoria, Australia. 7 June 1919. p. 21. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  11. ^ "Advertising". The News (Adelaide). Vol. 63, no. 9, 751. South Australia. 11 November 1954. p. 40. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  12. ^ "AusIMM The Minerals Institute". Retrieved 16 June 2014.
  13. ^ "Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. XXIX, no. 8, 688. South Australia. 5 November 1892. p. 7. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia. This article includes a list of foundation members
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  16. ^ Bellinger was later chairman Anaconda Copper Company. A son Carl Bellinger was born in Australia 1913, became test pilot for Republic Aviation Corporation's Thunderjet.-
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  18. ^ "A Handsome Testimonial". Adelaide Observer. Vol. L, no. 2, 703. South Australia. 22 July 1893. p. 30. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  19. ^ "VICTORIA". The Express and Telegraph. Vol. XLVII, no. 14, 151. South Australia. 1 November 1910. p. 4. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  20. ^ "Mr. Robert Black Dead". The West Australian. Vol. 50, no. 9, 907. Western Australia. 31 March 1934. p. 12. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  21. ^ "Mining". The Sun (Kalgoorlie). No. 983. Western Australia. 3 February 1918. p. 7. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  22. ^ "Sir Herbert Gepp Dies". The Advertiser (Adelaide). Vol. 96, no. 29, 798. South Australia. 15 April 1954. p. 3. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  23. ^ "Obituary Mr D. L. Stirling". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 32, 136. Victoria, Australia. 1 September 1949. p. 5. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  24. ^ "Death of Mr. A. S. Kenyon". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 30, 176. Victoria, Australia. 15 May 1943. p. 4. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  25. ^ "Death of Mr. W.H. Wainwright". Victor Harbour Times. Vol. 65, no. 2, 852. South Australia. 9 February 1977. p. 3. Retrieved 23 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
  26. ^ "Australian Awards in Birthday Honours". The Canberra Times. Vol. 35, no. 9, 935. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 10 June 1961. p. 1. Retrieved 24 December 2018 – via National Library of Australia.
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