02/09/2026
The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is pleased to announce that its application to become an Associate Member of the International Organising Committee (IOC) of the World Mining Congress (WMC) has been unanimously approved.
This new relationship provides an important platform for EFG to contribute its geoscience expertise and European professional network to international discussions on responsible mining, sustainable mineral resource management and the energy transition.
EFG was represented at the opening of the IOC and the World Mining Congress in Lima, Peru, by its Austrian Delegate, Prof. Leopold Weber, who delivered a welcome address on behalf of the Federation and highlighted the importance of stronger cooperation between geoscience, industry and policymakers.
In addition, EFG External Relations Officer Arda Arcasoy virtually presented EFG’s application for Associate Membership during the 107th meeting of the IOC on 23 June 2026.
EFG’s application for Associate Membership was unanimously approved and the Federation looks forward to contributing its expertise and European professional network to the World Mining Congress community.
Through this closer engagement with the WMC, EFG looks forward to advancing cooperation in areas including sustainable mineral resources, professional standards, critical raw materials and science-based policy, while further promoting the EurGeol professional title internationally as a benchmark of professional competence in geoscience.
🤝 We look forward to strengthening international collaboration and ensuring that geoscience expertise continues to play a central role in addressing global resource challenges.
🔗 Read more: https://eurogeologists.eu/efg-welcomes-closer-cooperation-with-the-world-mining-congress-as-associate-member/
