Professional Organizations

ASM International - Professional society for materials engineers. Develops and distributes technical information through electronic media, publications, conferences, training programs, and chapter activities. Formerly the American Society for Metals.
www.asminternational.org

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum - Technical society of professionals in the minerals, metals, materials and energy industries. Organization information, upcoming events, information about society publications, technical abstracts, and public education materials.
www.cim.org/

Chamber of Mines of South Africa - Mining Web: Industry news, production data, mineral resources.
www.bullion.org.za

European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) - Formed to promote powder metallurgy technology and industry in Europe and internationally. Page includes list of publications, research, and contact information.
www.epma.com/

SME - Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration - International society of professionals associated with mining and mineral-related industries. Technical publications, about mining and metallurgy, current news and organization activities. [Does not work in Netscape.]
www.smenet.org

TMS - The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society - Mission of TMS is to promote the global science and engineering professions concerned with minerals, metals, and materials.
www.tms.org