Advance your career in mining with AusIMM membership
As an AusIMM Member gain recognition for your expertise and commitment to upholding professional standards
Become a Member with AusIMM and:
- Expand your professional network at industry events
- Attend technical conferences and leadership events to keep abreast of the latest industry trends and insights
- Elevate your practical knowledge with an online mining course
- Access current industry news and content
- Gain professional development opportunities specific to your professional discipline
- and more!
9 reasons to become an AusIMM member
1. Your Member credential
Showcase your leadership in industry and gain global recognition by adding your MAusIMM postnominal to your email signature and LinkedIn profile.
2. Professional development
Keep abreast of the leading insights and trends impacting the resources sector by attending conferences, events and online courses. Members access special rates.
3. Community of Interest groups
Join an AusIMM Branch, Society or Network aligned to your professional discipline, personal interests or to meet people in your local area.
4. Chartered Professional
Gain global recognition for your demonstrated professionalism, and a competitive advantage, by becoming an accredited Chartered Professional with AusIMM.
5. Mentoring Program
Become a mentor in AusIMM's annual mentoring program to share your knowledge with a young professional and positively influencing their career.
6. Present a technical paper
Write and present a technical paper at an AusIMM technical conference to elevate your industry profile and to share your knowledge and research with others.
7. Policy and advocacy
Get involved in policy and advocacy initiatives with AusIMM, that are aligned to your interests, and use your knowledge and experince to advance the sector.
8. AusIMM Awards
AusIMM Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of resources professionals, offering recognition for remarkable industry contributions.
9. AusIMM's Digital Library
Access a vast online collection of AusIMM publications, videos, conference proceedings, technical papers and webinars across all topics in mining.
Join our global community as an AusIMM Member
Attending AusIMM conferences provides me with an excellent opportunity to network with other members, to hear the latest research and see the newest technology for mining geology. There is a lot that I can apply to my work.
Godfred Baba Avane
Member grade FAQs
Who can apply for Member grade membership with AusIMM?
- Professionals with a degree qualification and at least five years’ experience in the resources sector; OR
- Industry professionals with at least ten years’ experience working in the resources sector
How much is an annual membership?
AusIMM Member grade membership is an annual 12-month membership fee of $550 (incl GST) for Australian residents. Plus a once-off application fee of $77.00 is charged when joining. View membership fees here.
How do I apply to become a Member with AusIMM?
Complete our online application form
You will need to provide:
- A certified true copy of your tertiary degree in English (if relevant)
- Passport or Drivers Licence photo identification
- A copy of your resume or LinkedIn profile URL
- Names and contact details of two referees*
*these referees must be professionals who have personal knowledge of the applicant. Acceptable professionals include Members & Fellows of the AusIMM or of any other professional association whose members are bound by a code of ethics; professionals authorised to witness Australian Commonwealth statutory declarations; and their international counterparts.
What benefits do I receive?
Check out our full list of member benefits
Not sure if AusIMM Member grade membership is right for you?
Let us help take the guesswork out of it. Take our questionnaire to determine which membership grade is right for you.