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The Coal Authority
The Coal Authority are responsible for specific statutory
responsibilities including licensing coal mining operations in Britain
and providing information on past and present coal mining operations.
British Geological Survey
The BGS continual surveys and monitors the United Kingdom's landmass.
It continually collects data and provides up to date geoscientific
information.
University of Newcastle - Civil Engineering
NEIMME has close links with The Civil Engineering department at The
University of Newcastle which has five active research and teaching
groups.
University of Exeter - Camborne School of Mines
One of 17 schools that makes up the University of Exeter, the Camborne
School of Mines offers specialist courses within the fields of Mining
Engineering, Minerals Engineering, Geology etc.
Professional organisations
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
The IoM3 is the industry's professional body and NEIMME is the regional IoM3 office.
The American Institute of Mining,
Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
Our equivalent organisation in the United States
The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
Our equivalent organisation in Australasia
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
(SME)
The Society is an international society of professionals in the minerals industry.
International Mine Water Association
The International Mine Water Association is an expert organisation
dealing with the problems associated with water in mining.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
A professional and standards organisation for people involved in land,
valuation, real estate, construction and environmental issues.
The Association of Mining Analysts
The Association of Mining Analysts (AMA) is a non-profit organisation.
It organises presentations and seminars on mining companies and
operational issues.
Society of Mining Metallurgy and Exploration
An international society for professionals workings in the minerals industry. It has members in nearly 100 countries.
Mining History Resources
Northumberland Records Office
A number of NEIMME's collections are housed at the Northumberland
Records Office including important London Lead Company documents.
Northumberland & Durham Family History Society
Best site for starting to research your family's mining links
British Mining Database
Provides links and information about all things connected to mines and
mining including museums, societies, where to find documents etc.
Trevithick Trust
The Trevithick Trust is a guardian of Cornwall's industrial heritage
and looks after a number of mining sites around Cornwall.
The Northern Mine Research Society
The Northern Mine Research Society is a group of people dedicated to
the preservation and recording of mining history. The website includes
journals lists and information including a bibliography.
National Association of Mining History Organisations
Namho was formed in 1979 to act as the national body for mining history
in the UK and Ireland. There are now over 50 member organisations,
including societies, museums and companies.
National Coal Mining Museum for England
The National Coal Mining Museum run Caphouse Colliery in Yorkshire,
where the public can see exhibits underground and on the surface. Well
worth a visit.
National Association of Mining History Organisations
Formed
in 1979 to act as the national body for mining history in the UK and
Ireland. There are now over 50 member organisations, including
societies, museums, firms, etc.
The Laxey Mines Research Group
Information on Mining History on the Isle of Man
The Mining History Association
(MHA)
Organization of individuals interested in the history of mining and metallurgy,
based in the USA.
http://www.durham-miner.org.uk
Mining history of the English North Eastern coalfield
The Slate Industry of North and Mid Wales
Website about Welsh slate
ASME
Encourages public understanding of mechanical engineering, fosters the
preservation of this heritage, and helps engineers become more involved
in all aspects of history. Based in the USA
The Honister Slate Mine
Set in the Heart of Lakeland, Honister Slate Mines have, for centuries,
produced the beautiful green stone which it is famous throughout the
world. The site is open to the public and there are tours
underground. 2,000 feet up a mountain the English Lake District,
the mine probably has the best views of any in the world.
Sygun Copper
Mine
family attraction situated in the heart of the Snowdonia National Park and is open most of the year.
North Pennines Heritage Trust
The North Pennines Heritage Trust works to conserve the historic
remains of man's activities in the landscape of the Northern Pennines
and to help people to understand and enjoy them. The trust works
from the Nenthead valley, once the busiest lead mining district in the
world. It is open to the public and boasts an underground tour
round Carr's level, an old lead mine, and the world's largest spar box.
Souterrains
Website covering man made underground objects, artificial cavities, mines, quarries, tunnels.
Welsh Mines Society
(Cymdeithas Mwyngloddiau Cymru)
Welsh Mines enthusiasts
Aditnow - Mine exploration and Mining History
Mine
exploration and mining history website and discussion forum including a
searchable database of UK and international mines and quarries and
facility for members to upload photographs and trip reports.
Mining Heritage Trust of Ireland
(Iontaobh Oidhreacht na Mianadóireachta)
Founded in 1996 to develop public awareness, appreciation, conservation
and enjoyment of all facets of mining heritage throughout Ireland
Caves and Caving in the UK
Pages run by Andrew Brooks on underground exploration
http://www.mining-memorabilia.co.uk/
Website of the UK's National Mining Memorabilia Association. The
membership is drawn from all age groups and all walks of life although
a large percentage are ex-colliers or are still employed in Britain's
mining and quarrying industry.
Peak
District Mines Historical Society
All aspects of mine appreciation in the English Peak
District
Carn-Brea Mining Society
The Carn-Brea Mining Society was formed in 1974 to encourage the study
of all aspects of mining, geology and mineralogy in the South West of
England.
The
Underground Miner's Website
Wonderful
little website about a small group of American explorers
The Quarry Products Association
The QPA represents the interests of more than 120 quarry operators who
together produce more than 90% of the UK's aggregate-based construction
materials.
The Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) Project
Mining, Minerals and Sustainable Development (MMSD) was an independent
two-year process of consultation and research with the objective of
understanding how to maximise the contribution of the mining and
minerals sector to sustainable development at the global, national,
regional and local levels.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) is a
coalition of 170 international companies united by a shared commitment
to sustainable development via the three pillars of economic growth,
ecological balance and social progress.
Mining History Network
Professor Burt's mining forum, including the Mining History
Discussion List. Hosted by Exeter University.
The Mining Journal
The Mining Journal was established in 1835 and is a weekly newspaper
covering the mining industry with stories from around the world.
Mineral Resources Forum
The Mineral Resources Forum is an information resource on issues
related to minerals, metals and sustainable development.
InfoMine
InfoMine provides extensive information about mining and mineral exploration through the website.
uk-rocks.net
Provides information about the training and work available in the mining and mechanical engineering industries.
http://www.mine-engineer.com/
information
on mining, minerals, coal, mineral processing, coal preparation,
equipment used in the mining and process industries as well as other
related topics.
The
Northern Miner
The Northern Miner covers the worldwide mining activities of mining
companies based in North America or listed on North American exchanges.
Mining
Life
Information on commercial mining activities
http://www.mining-technology.com
SPG media website offering international coverage of Mines extracting
Energy Minerals, Ferrous, Base and Precious Metals, Industrial Minerals
and Gemstones, News, Products and company listings
London Metal Exchange
Where non ferrous metals are traded daily.
Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto has a long history in mining and is now one of the leaders in
finding, mining and processing the worlds mineral resources.
Anglo American
Anglo American is a global leader in the mining and natural resource
sectors. It has significant and focused interests in gold, platinum,
diamonds, coal, base metals, ferrous metals and industries, industrial
minerals and paper and packaging, as well as financial and
technological strength.
BHP Billiton
BHP Billiton are industry leaders or occupy near industry leader
positions in major commodity businesses, including aluminium, energy
coal and metallurgical coal, copper, ferro-alloys, iron ore and
titanium minerals, and have substantial interests in oil, gas,
liquefied natural gas, nickel, diamonds and silver.
UK Coal
UK COAL PLC is Europe's largest totally independently owned and coal
mining company. It produces nearly 20 million tonnes of coal a year, 16
million from its deep mines and 4 million tonnes from surface mines.
Tarmac
Tarmac is the leading supplier of buidling materials in the UK. They
operate in the construction sector across Europe, India and the Middle
East.
Wardell Armstrong
Wardell Armstrong are an environmental and engineering consultancy
who's head office is based in Staffordshire supported by six regional
offices.