…..September 2025

AMG student representative role descriptor
The Applied Mineralogy Group is a special interest group of the mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland. We promote study and research in mineralogy applied to ores, related industrial mineral materials and synthetic minerals in disciplines such as: ore microscopy, fluid inclusions in ores, nuclear minerals, coals, refractories, slags, ceramics, concretes and other building materials, mineralogical aspects of nuclear waste disposal, and mineral-related health hazards. We are currently looking for 2 or more PhD student representatives to join the group committee to represent the research student community in applied mineralogy. The representatives will be invited to 4 committee meetings a year, helping in decisions on group activities, funding allocation and suggestions for events. We would also be interested to hear from any students interested in leading on production of the quarterly Applied Mineralogist newsletter (with help from the committee members), This is an opportunity to contribute to the society, improve your CV, and get involved with networking and events at national and international levels.

Please contact Martin Smith and Hannah Grant  if interested.

AMG industry representative role descriptor
The Applied Mineralogy Group is a special interest group of the mineralogical Society of the UK and Ireland. We promote study and research in mineralogy applied to ores, related industrial mineral materials and synthetic minerals in disciplines such as: ore microscopy, fluid inclusions in ores, nuclear minerals, coals, refractories, slags, ceramics, concretes and other building materials, mineralogical aspects of nuclear waste disposal, and mineral-related health hazards. We are currently looking for 1 or more industry representatives to join the group committee. You will be invited to join 4 quarterly committee meetings, contributing an industry perspective to our work. Interests in ore mineralogy and mineral exploration are already well represented on the committee, and although we would be happy to hear from those in this area, we are also keen to hear from those working in other areas of applied mineralogy to join us in promoting and managing the group.

Please contact Martin Smith and Hannah Grant  if interested.

 

The Group’s activities are:

• To publicise and create a focus for the applied mineralogy community
• To facilitate the exchange of information through networking and publication
• To promote, support and organise conferences and short courses
• To support and encourage students through the award of bursaries

The Group was formed in 1963 as a “Committee on Ore Mineralogy” within the Mineralogical Society, to meet a rapid expansion of interest in the chemistry, crystal structure and optical properties of ore minerals. Many summer schools in ore microscopy were hosted in the 1960s and 1970s, and subsequently, the Group disseminated skills in fluid inclusion analysis to numerous researchers in academia and elsewhere. For many years the Group has worked with the Mineral Deposits Studies Group of the Geological Society in co-organising an annual conference. Other activities are organised individually by the Group or in conjunction with other groups of the Mineralogical Society and others. The Group’s current and future activities are advertised in Elements and on the website.

AMG is one of eight special interest groups of the Mineralogical Society of Great Britain and Ireland. It receives financial support annually from the Society. The Group also holds funds on behalf of the IMA Commission on Ore Mineralogy (COM) and supports the activities of the Commission in its publications, training programmes, Summer Schools and other events.

The Group is led by a small committee, elected annually at an Annual General Meeting. Current committee members come from several universities, public bodies and consultancies. Membership is free to all members of the Mineralogical Society, and involvement by all is encouraged.

The activities of the Group are relevant to those in the research, education and industrial sectors conducting research, or applying such studies, in ore mineralogy and petrology, ore genesis, mineral processing and metallurgy, industrial mineralogy, archaeology, environmental, medical and forensic mineralogy. Those involved in the uses of X-rays, electron beam, laser and isotopic techniques in mineralogy will also find interest in the Group’s work.

The AMG supports the Society statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

Further information can be obtained from the Mineralogical Society, 12 Baylis Mews, Amyand Park Road, Twickenham, TW1 3HQ, UK. Tel: +44(0) 20 8891 6600+44(0) 20 8891 6600. E-mail: kevin@minersoc.org, or the current AMG Secretary, H. Grant e-mail.

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Read about Norman Henry, founder of the group