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Society of Economic Geologists

International organization with interests in the discovery, study & development of mineral resources. Bateman, W.H. Emmons, L.C. Graton, J.F. Kemp, A.C. Lawson, W.

SEG originated from a 1919 gathering of a group of Geological Society of America (GSA) members who were especially interested in economic geology. The Society was established on December 28, 1920, during a constituting meeting of 60 distinguished professionals, including A.M. Lindgren, R.A.F. Penrose, Jr., R.H. Sales, J.E. Spurr and H.V. Winchell. Today the Society consists of more than 5000 members residing in over 90 countries throughout the world.

06/18/2026

SEG is pleased to share an important update to the awards nomination process. Our new streamlined digital process makes it easy to put forward a deserving candidate — no PDF form required! SEG awards are an important way to celebrate excellence, service, and impact across our community and we encourage all SEG Members and Fellows to nominate today.

Nominate at https://www.segweb.org/awards-nomination.

The deadline for nominations is July 15, 2026.

06/08/2026

The Society of Economic Geologists was once again proud to partner with the Research Ireland Centre for Applied Geosciences (iCRAG) and universities across the Copperbelt region to co-organize the two-day student symposium entitled, “Geology of the Central African Copperbelt ”, which took place June 6-7, at the Garden Court hotel in Kitwe, Zambia.

This 2nd annual symposium focused on bringing together nearly 100 university students from across Zambia and the DR Congo to participate in a worldclass technical program of industry presentations, discussion panels, and student research encompassing the latest in Copperbelt exploration thinking and discovery insights. With one of the principal goals being to promote student engagement by fostering an environment for knowledge sharing between academia, government, and industry within the Copperbelt region.

SEG are sincerely grateful to all of the students, presenters, and volunteers who helped make this such a memorable weekend, and a big "thank-you" is owed to the Organizing Committee, including Murray Hitzman, Rob Kaemba, Jon Stacey, Pascal Matanda, Shonny Lehane, Duncan Proctor, Dave Broughton and the Copperbelt Student Chapters for all of their efforts. Additionally, these types of impactful initiatives are simply not possible without the support from generous industry partners, and SEG would like to thank First Quantum Minerals, Barrick, Ivanhoe Mines, KoBold Metals, and Prospect Resources for their meaningful contributions.

It was a truly excellent weekend and we're so grateful to all that participated!

05/28/2026

Don't miss out on early, discounted rates to exhibit at SEG 2026 in Salt Lake City! Exhibiting allows you to showcase your projects, products, and services to an international group of participants to collaborate and identify new business opportunities.

Discounted rates end May 31, 2026. The final deadline to reserve a booth is in August 2026, but space is running out quickly!

www.seg2026.org/exhibitor-opportunities

05/23/2026

Congratulations to ADIMB on their 30th anniversary and a "muito obrigado" to Roberto Xavier and his team for another highly engaging and impactful SIMEXMIN conference in Ouro Preto, Brazil!

SEG once again participated in numerous conference initiatives and continued our partnership with ADMIB to develop educational offerings for students and early career professionals. We are especially grateful for the participation of SEG International Exchange Lecturer Irene del Real, who provided insightful keynote presentations on both Andean IOCGs and regolith-hosted REE deposits in Chile.

The SEG exhibit booth was a vibrant and bustling hub of engagement throughout the conference, thanks in large part to the tremendous efforts of our Brazilian Student Chapters and their volunteers. A special thanks to Beatriz Fontes for her tireless efforts in organizing exhibition activities and mentorship opportunities!

Additionally, SEG was proud to collaborate this year with Emilio Urbano (UFOP) and Fernando Bretas (Tristar Gold) to develop both pre and post conference field trips, which allowed students and early careers geologists the opportunity to visit a number of regional deposits around the Iron Quadrangle, including the historic Chico Rei mine, Vale's iron-ore exploration office and core yard, and the Cuiabá gold mine operated by Anglo Gold.

Congratulations to everyone who competed in the student poster sessions and oral presentations! It was an absolute pleasure to see such high-quality research and passionate discussions. Top honors and a brand new Brunton Axis Transit were awarded to Gabriel Botelho from the Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro for his presentation!

05/11/2026

We had an incredible time at !

It was an absolute delight to meet so many passionate and dedicated Peruvian students over the past week, learning about their university programs, student chapter initiatives, and career aspirations within the broad framework of economic geology. We would like to thank all of them for sharing their time with us, especially the student volunteers who contributed their knowledge and insight at the SEG exhibit booth and beyond, including Danna Hermosilla, Pedro Josue Chipana Quea, Roy Bueno, and Yessenia A. Fernandez Reyes.

Congratulations to Cristian Machaca from the Universidade de São Paulo, who was the recipient of the SEG golden Brunton award for his work in the III International Competition for proEXPLO Students 2026. A competition that promotes innovation and scientific research in economic geology, recognizing the best academic works presented by undergraduate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral students from around the world.

Finally, a thank you to the proEXPLO Organizing Committee for their hospitality and support, as well as our presenters and panelists who brought such an incredible level of engagement - Alan Wilson, Bill Chavez, Duncan Proctor, and Roberto Xavier. As well as Caesar Vidal for his continued support and efforts on the SEG Special Publication, Andean Metallogeny: New Discoveries, Concepts, and Updates. Gracias por todo!

05/04/2026

SEG is at !

What a wonderful way to begin the week at proEXPLO, as SEG once again partnered with the conference organizing committee to develop the student and early career-focused course, "La Ciencia de Geología Económica". Led by presenters Bill Chavez and Roberto Xavier, with over 80 young geoscientists participating, this offering not only provided an introduction for students into the importance of the occurrence and genesis of metallic mineral deposits, but also examined key challenges facing exploration within the context of the green transition and the skillsets necessary to move minerals exploration into the future.

If you're attending the conference, please come visit us at the SEG exhibit booth ( #64) and learn all about what the Society has to offer. Our team of Alan Wilson, Duncan Proctor, and Bill Chavez looks forward to meeting you!

04/22/2026

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 🌎 alongside 19 geoscience societies and highlight the importance of both individual and collective action to preserve the integrity of Earth's dynamic systems.

04/21/2026

SEG 2026 is hosting a silent Rock & Mineral Auction. All proceeds go directly to SEG student research grants and graduate fellowships, helping fund the next generation of geoscientists.

Here's how it works:
🪨Donors contribute high-quality or unique rock and mineral samples
🪨 Samples are displayed at the conference with the donor's name and the story behind each piece
🪨 All attendees bid during the Welcome Reception on September 30, 2026
🪨 Samples can be shipped ahead of time or brought to the conference

Whether you have a stunning mineral specimen, a rare find from the field, or something with a great story behind it, consider donating it! It could make a real difference for students.

Interested in donating? Visit the SEG 2026 Rock Auction page to fill out the donation form and get started. www.seg2026.org/rock-auction

04/20/2026

SEG partnered with both the University of Dar es Salaam - School of Mines and Geosciences and the Tanzania Geological Society in order to host the 2026 Orogenic Gold in Africa and Worldwide short course at the University of Dar es Salaam from April 11-12.

This annual short course offering has previously been held in Cape Town and Harare, continuing to grow each year with increased participation from both students and early-career professionals, with this year's cohort the largest yet! We are grateful to our industry partners for their generous sponsorship in supporting this great student participation, with a massive thank-you to Barrick, AngloGold Ashanti, Lake Victoria Gold, Perseus Mining, and TECT Geological Consulting.

Attendees were treated to a number of relevant topics during the intensive two-day course on orogenic gold, including tectonic and structural controls, geological characteristics, geochemical and geophysical signatures, geochronological relationships, and exploration strategies. A large component of the program focused on the evaluation of gold metallogenesis and recent exploration successes throughout Africa, with the instruction being expertly led by Richard Goldfarb, Bob Foster, Caitlin Jones, Lynnette Greyling, and Dr. Joas Kabete.

SEG would like to thank everyone who participated in this truly excellent educational outing, as well as the exceptional organization from the teams at the Tanzania Geological Society and the University of Dar es Salaam for their unwavering support!

04/15/2026

SEG Student Chapter Earth Day Symposium 2026 — Join Us Online!
Date and Time: April 21 at 6pm MDT; April 22 at 10am Australian Eastern Standard Time; 8am China Standard Time
Theme: At the Green Frontier: How Emerging Economic Geologists Redefine Earth Stewardship

➡️Register through Zoom: https://loom.ly/cF5Z1D0

This SEG Earth Day Symposium is co-hosted by the SEG student chapters of CODES-University of Tasmania, Chinese University of Geosciences Beijing, and Akita University.

On Earth Day, SEG Student Chapters are inviting leading experts in economic and environmental geology to share insights with a strong Asia‑Pacific focus, while also considering implications for the global mining value chain. Whether you work in academia or industry, focus on mining, environmental geology, sustainability, circular economy, or are simply passionate about the future of critical metals, this event will offer fresh perspectives and forward-looking insights.

Topics include:
✨ Metallogeny across the Asia–Pacific
✨ Environmental stewardship in geoscience
✨ Critical metals and their global significance

Who should attend?
Students exploring career pathways, early career professionals, and anyone eager to understand emerging trends in geoscience will find this symposium incredibly valuable.
💬 Be Part of the Conversation
Join us online to engage with speakers, ask questions, and connect with a global SEG community dedicated to building better stewardship of Earth’s resources through geoscience.

Let’s celebrate Earth Day together through learning, collaboration, and innovation!

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