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Institution of Mining Engineers

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The Institution of Mining Engineers (IMinE) was a former British professional institution.

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History

It began as the Federated Institution of Mining Engineers. It was given a Royal Charter in 1915. In the early 1980s it became affiliated with Group Four of the Engineering Council; there were fifty-one affiliated engineering organisations to the Engineering Council.

Mergers

It merged with the National Association of Colliery Managers, effective from 23 October 1968. In 1995 it merged with the Institution of Mining Electrical and Mining Mechanical Engineers. Soon after discussions about a merger with the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, founded in 1892, took place, which it merged with in 2002.

Presidents

  • 1889-90 John Marley
  • 1890-92 Thomas William Embleton
  • Structure

    It was headquartered at Cleveland House on City Road in London.

    Function

    Fellows of the institution took the initials FIMinE.

    Awards

    It awarded the Medal of the Institution of Mining Engineers.

    References

    Institution of Mining Engineers Wikipedia


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