Welcome to IMQS
The Irish Mining and Quarrying Society was founded in 1958 to provide a focal point for all those working in the extractive industry in Ireland. Our aim is to promote, safeguard and represent the natural resources and extractive industries.
The membership is drawn from all sectors of the industry, ranging from exploration geologists to equipment suppliers and, as such, is recognised as a significant representational body with over 200 full Society members. It has a unique role in Ireland as a forum and network for contact between the different branches of the industry, enabling it to reflect the industry views in a co-ordinated manner.
Our Objectives
The main objective of the Irish Mining and Quarrying Society is to foster the discovery, development, processing and marketing of the mineral and other geological natural resources of Ireland in an environmentally compatible manner.
We do this by encouraging communication between individuals, companies and organisations involved in mining, quarrying industries, along with sections of the construction industry.
We use our status to make contact and to co-operate fully with other organisations connected with or interested in the natural resource industries of Ireland, such as the EPA, the HSA, relevant government departments and local authorities.
Our members are at the forefront of encouraging and assisting scientific and technological research and education in connection with the natural resource industries of Ireland. For example, TELLUS, which is a ground and airborne geoscience mapping programme undertaken by the Geological Survey of Ireland.
IMQS advocates for high standards of conduct in the industry, commits to combat unfair practices and to encourage efficiency in the extractive industries.
DISCOVERY
To foster the discovery, development, processing and marketing of minerals and other geological natural resources of Ireland.
represent
To promote, safeguard and represent the best interests of the natural resources and extractive industries in Ireland and to act as a voice on their behalf.
safeguard
To promote, safeguard and represent the best interests of the natural resources and extractive industries in Ireland and to act as a voice on their behalf.
fellowship
To encourage fellowship amongst the Members of the Society and to promote, maintain and further the co-operation of the Members of the Society for their mutual benefit.
IMQS Membership
Ordinary Membership
Ordinary Members shall be persons in the natural resources and extractive industries and in allied and associated industries, or in the provision of services to the natural resources and extractive industries, or in education with reference to the natural resources.
Complete application form →Corporate Membership
Corporate members are companies in the natural resources and extractive industries and in allied and associated industries, or in the provision of services to the natural resources and extractive industries, or in education with reference to the natural resources who wish to support the extractive industry. Share and gain knowledge.
Complete application form →Honorary Membership
Honorary Fellows have distinguished themselves by their scientific, technical, or administrative activities in the natural resources and extractive industries, or have made important contributions to the advancement of the natural resources and extractive industries and/or the Society.
Complete application form →Fellowship Membership
Fellows of the Society who have been elected by the Council, who have paid their annual dues, and who remain in good standing are entitled to put the letters FIMQS after their name.
Complete application form →Student
Student membership to the Irish Mining and Quarrying Society is free of charge.
Student Members shall be persons engaged in study or training, directed towards employment in the natural resources or extractive industries.
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