NSSGA is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members are stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them. | NSSGA is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members include crushed stone, sand & gravel producers, industrial sand producers and the equipment manufacturers & service providers who support them. NSSGA advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy. NSSGA advocates for members’ interests on health, safety and environmental issues. In addition, NSSGA offers its members opportunities to participate in education and trade-shows that include CONEXPO-CON/AGG, AGG1 Academy & Expo, Young Leaders and the NSSGA Annual Convention. | NSSGA is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. Our members are stone, sand and gravel producers and the equipment manufacturers and service providers who support them. Our vision is a favorable public policy environment that fosters business growth for the aggregates and construction materials industries. We are committed to rebuilding the nation’s aging infrastructure to ensure America’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness in the 21st century
Mining & Metallurgical Society of America (MMSA)
MMSA is a non-profit association of mineral resources professionals whose members represent all facets of mining and metallurgical interests, both domestic and globally. We are an organization who responds to opportunities to support and promote the industry. MMSA is dedicated to supporting regulatory and public awareness through webinars, seminars and other advisory activities, and active collaboration with other minerals industry organizations. MMSA has a Qualified Person program for professionals.
Mining & Metals – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre
The Mining and Metals ISAC (MM-ISAC) is a non-profit, industry-owned corporation established to improve the cyber security of metals and mining companies. Its goal is to protect members against incidents that could impact safety, environmental sustainability, or operational productivity. This will be achieved by sharing threat and vulnerability information, managing industry contingency planning, providing opportunities for training security staff and incident response teams.
International Slope Stability Symposium 2026
Slope Stability 2026 will be held in Lima, Peru, from October 26 to 29, 2026. Over the past 20 years, it has established itself as one of the world’s most important forums on slope stability and open-pit excavations. Each edition brings together leading experts, researchers, and worldwide professionals to share knowledge, experiences, and cutting-edge solutions in geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology. Beyond technical excellence, Slope Stability 2026 will also be an unforgettable cultural experience. We aim for every participant to enjoy not only professional exchange, but also the cultural richness and hospitality of Peru.
Global Mining Guidelines Group
The Global Mining Guidelines Group (GMG) is a network of representatives from mining companies, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), original technology manufacturers (OTMs), research organizations, academia, regulatory agencies, consultancies, and industry associations who collaborate to tackle the challenges facing our industry. GMG aims to accelerate the improvement of mining performance, safety and sustainability by creating guidelines and white papers that address common industry challenges, facilitating collaboration and expanding the industry’s knowledge base. GMG also hosts and supports events that bring mining stakeholders together along with external industries to address the industry’s challenges, successes and innovations. Visit our website to learn more.
Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM)
The Canadian Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM) is the trusted authority and the collective source for advancing knowledge and leading practices within Canada’s minerals and metals industry. We provide a platform for knowledge sharing, professional development, collaboration, and strategic industry partnerships through our technical societies and a nationwide network of branches. With more than 10,000 members, we are a vital hub for industry professionals at every stage of the minerals life cycle. CIM supports industry excellence through events – including CIM CONNECT, our premier convention and expo – publications, and expert-led training.
American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA)
The American Rock Mechanics Association (ARMA) is a professional and international engineering and scientific society, which promotes interaction among specialists, practitioners, scholars, and educators in rock mechanics and geomechanics. We advocate for individuals and firms in all aspects of rock mechanics and geomechanics, including multi-disciplinary rock physics and rock engineering technology advancement and technological applications for civil engineering, mining engineering and tunneling, oil and gas recovery, and geo-related socioeconomic problem-solving.
American Institute of Professional Geologists
The American Institute of Professional Geologists was founded in 1963 to promote the profession of geology and to provide a framework for establishing standards of excellence. AIPG emphasizes competency, integrity and ethics. Its advocacy efforts are focused on the promotion of the role of geology and geologists in society.
American Exploration & Mining Association
The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) is an effective and proactive advocate for the North American mining community, successfully influencing the outcome of political dialogue, building effective working strategies with key elected officials, developing and coordinating industry’s response to legislative and regulatory issues, and galvanizing the grassroots. AEMA’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, held the first week of December, is the second-largest annual mining convention in the U.S. The convention includes short courses, technical sessions, and a 250-booth trade exposition.
AIMC
The APMC is an association of professionals from the mining sector in Colombia, to exercise their representation, aiming for the updating of their skills and the ethical exercise of their professions. It acts as a promoter of best mining practices and as a consultant and advisor on mining issues before the competent authorities, the productive sector, territorial entities and other actors in the mining industry.