The Society of Economic Geologists, Inc., (SEG) is an international organization of individual members with interests in the field of economic geology. The Society's membership includes representatives from industry, academia, and government institutions. Annual conferences, field trips, short courses, and publications ensure an active communication of economic geology-related concepts within the membership and with the economic geology profession at large. An individual may apply for membership as a Fellow, Member, or Student Member.
Origin
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. Bateman, W.H. Emmons, L.C. Graton, J.F. Kemp, A.C. Lawson, W. Lindgren, R.A.F. Penrose, Jr., R.H. Sales, J.E. Spurr, and H.V. Winchell. Today the Society consists of more than 5,500 members residing in over 100 countries throughout the world.
Objectives
- To advance the science of geology through the scientific investigation of mineral deposits and mineral resources and the application thereof to exploration, mineral resource appraisal, mining, and mineral extraction.
- To disseminate basic and applied scientific information arising from investigations of mineral deposits and mineral resources through SEG conferences, field trips, short courses, workshops, traveling lectures, and publications.
- To advance the status of the profession of economic geology, and to maintain a high professional and ethical standard among its members.
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