ABOUT US
Bringing the geological engineers acting in the mining sector under the same umbrella has always been contemplated up till today. Turkish Association of Economic Geologists was established on 11th November 2011 in Ankara with the aim of bringing the geological engineers together who exerts their efforts to advance the science based on the mining geology in our country (metallic, industrial rough materials, natural stones, gem stones, fossil solid fuels, radioactive minerals).
Gathering the geological engineers acting in the mining sector under the roof of Turkish Association of Economic Geologists will ensure occupational solidarity among our members working in the same field, and also safeguard the competitiveness that must be in place. Following units have been established in our Association to engage in activities towards reaching our goals; the Occupational Training, Technical Accredited Reporting, Social Activities and Communication, and Web and Publication Commissions.
OUR GOALS
- Encouraging the use of technical advances based on geological science in exploration, development, operation and post-operation stages in the mining industry,
- Contributing to the realization and development of mining sensitive to environment and human health in our country,
- Contributing to dissemination of economic and social development impact of mining activities to the sector and the public and raising awareness about this issue,
- Introducing the innovations in the field of mining geology and other sciences to the members,
- Instilling scientific research spirit to members of the association,
- Making every effort for encouraging mining geologists to specialize in their subjects.
OUR TARGETS
- Carrying out and supporting joint projects with civil society organizations, institutions and organizations to contribute to the development of the mining sector, participating and contributing to the legislative processes related to the sector,
- Preparing training programs such as courses, seminars and conferences to improve the professional, technical knowledge and experience of our members and to ensure world-class applications,
- Establishing contacts with similar international organizations to implement activities in coordination with them, cooperating with these organizations on the basis of projects and collaborating,
- Preparing, publishing and distributing all kinds of publications and bulletins in written and visual media format to disseminate the purposes of the association and to sharing them with its members.