Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy explained

Type:Professional Association
Industry:Mining & Metallurgy
Key People:Nicole Brook (President)
Stephen Durkin (CEO)
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Founded Date:1893
Area Served:Australia, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Hong Kong
Method:Professional development
Revenue:·
Endowment:·
Num Employees:.
Num Members:15,500

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 AusIMMHonFAusIMM
Fellow of the AusIMMFAusIMM
Member of the AusIMMMAusIMM
Associate member of the AusIMMAAusIMM
Student member of the AusIMMSAusIMM

Some notable members

AIME
AIMM

See also

British
US

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy . Encyclopedia of Australian Science.
  2. News: Institute of Mining Engineers . . LVII . 14,386 . South Australia . 21 December 1892 . 23 December 2018 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
  3. News: Mining in the Colonies . . XXVIII . 3097 . South Australia . 8 April 1893 . 24 December 2018 . 2 . 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. News: Concentrates . . 5 . 1366 . New South Wales, Australia . 11 August 1892 . 26 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  5. News: Untitled . . 38 . 11549 . Victoria, Australia . 7 April 1893 . 24 December 2018 . 2 . National Library of Australia.
  6. News: Mining . . LIII . 98 . Tasmania, Australia . 26 April 1893 . 24 December 2018 . 6 . National Library of Australia.
  7. News: Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers . . 11829 . Victoria, Australia . 2 March 1894 . 24 December 2018 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  8. News: Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy . . XXXVIII . 11,458 . New South Wales, Australia . 22 August 1925 . 24 December 2018 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  9. News: Conference Opens . . 19,296 . New South Wales, Australia . 16 August 1938 . 24 December 2018 . 11 . National Library of Australia.
  10. News: Institute of Mining Engineers . . 22,730 . Victoria, Australia . 7 June 1919 . 23 December 2018 . 21 . National Library of Australia.
  11. News: Advertising . . 63 . 9,751 . South Australia . 11 November 1954 . 23 December 2018 . 40 . National Library of Australia.
  12. Web site: AusIMM The Minerals Institute . 16 June 2014.
  13. News: Australasian Institute of Mining Engineers . . XXIX . 8,688 . South Australia . 5 November 1892 . 24 December 2018 . 7 . National Library of Australia. This article includes a list of foundation members
  14. News: Family Notices . . 56 . 16,872 . Western Australia . 1 August 1940 . 24 December 2018 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  15. News: Obituary . . 29,673 . Victoria, Australia . 30 September 1941 . 24 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  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.-
  17. News: The New President's Career . . XXV . 7656 . New South Wales, Australia . 19 February 1913 . 24 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  18. News: A Handsome Testimonial . . L . 2,703 . South Australia . 22 July 1893 . 24 December 2018 . 30 . National Library of Australia.
  19. News: VICTORIA. . . XLVII . 14,151 . South Australia . 1 November 1910 . 24 December 2018 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  20. News: Mr. Robert Black Dead . . 50 . 9,907 . Western Australia . 31 March 1934 . 24 December 2018 . 12 . National Library of Australia.
  21. News: Mining . . 983 . Western Australia . 3 February 1918 . 24 December 2018 . 7 . National Library of Australia.
  22. News: Sir Herbert Gepp Dies . . 96 . 29,798 . South Australia . 15 April 1954 . 23 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  23. News: Obituary Mr D. L. Stirling . . 32,136 . Victoria, Australia . 1 September 1949 . 23 December 2018 . 5 . National Library of Australia.
  24. News: Death of Mr. A. S. Kenyon . . 30,176 . Victoria, Australia . 15 May 1943 . 23 December 2018 . 4 . National Library of Australia.
  25. News: Death of Mr. W.H. Wainwright . . 65 . 2,852 . South Australia . 9 February 1977 . 23 December 2018 . 3 . National Library of Australia.
  26. News: Australian Awards in Birthday Honours . . 35 . 9,935 . Australian Capital Territory, Australia . 10 June 1961 . 24 December 2018 . 1 . National Library of Australia.