The Mission
The Society of Mining Professors/Societät der Bergbaukunde is a vibrant Society representing the global academic community and committed to make a significant contribution to the future of the minerals disciplines. The main goal of the Society is to guarantee the scientific, technical, academic and professional knowledge required to ensure a sustainable supply of minerals for mankind. The Society facilitates information exchange, research and teaching partnerships and other collaborative activities among its members.
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36th SOMP Annual General Meeting
Our 36th Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Blacksburg, Virginia, organized by Prof. Emily Sarver and hosted by Virginia Tech.
Meeting website: www.somp2026.com
More information will be posted at a later date.
15th Regional Meeting, Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
The 15th Regional SOMP Meeting will be hosted by the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering and held between March 9 and 13, 2026 in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia.
The regional meeting will be lead by Dr. George Barakos and Dr. Sakshi Anderson.
More information will be available soon.