Organization:Society of Economic Geologists

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Society of Economic Geologists, Inc.
IndustryNon-profit, Education
Headquarters
Littleton, Colorado
,
USA
Area served
Worldwide
Websitewww.segweb.org

The Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) is a scientific organization that promotes the study of geology as it relates to mining, mineral exploration, mineral resource classification and mineral extraction. The society's Publication Board publishes the scientific journal Economic Geology. The society serves 7,000+ members worldwide who are committed to advancing the science and the discovery of mineral resources through research, publications, courses, and field trips.

History

SEG began in 1919 with a group of Geological Society of America (GSA) with an interest in economic geology. December 28, 1920, 60 distinguished professionals met and established the organization.[1]

Notable economic geologists

  • Pavel Pavlovich Goudkoff (Gudkov) (1921). He was the organizer of the journal "Economic Geology" also.[2]
  • Josiah E. Spurr (1923-1924)
  • William E. Wrather (1934-1935)
  • William O. Hotchkiss, President (1946-1947)
  • Anthony J. Naldrett, President (1991-1992)

See also

References

  1. ↑ "About the Society". Society of Economic Geologists. https://www.segweb.org/SEG/About/SEG/About/About-the-Society.aspx. 
  2. ↑ ''Cutler, Willard W. Paul Pavel Goudkoff (1881—1955) // Bulletin of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists. 1955. V. 39. №. 10. P. 2109—2112


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