Association of Exploration Geochemists

Founded in 1970, the Association of Exploration Geochemists is an international organisation specialising in the field of exploration and applied geochemistry whose purpose is to:

• Advance the science of geochemistry as it relates to exploration and the environment
• Further the common interests of exploration geochemists
• Facilitate the acquisition and distribution of scientific knowledge
• Promote exchange of information
• Encourage research and development
• Advance the status of the profession
• Sponsor symposia, seminars and technical meetings

To achieve these goals, the Association of Exploration Geochemists:

• published the Journal of Geochemical Exploration from 1972 until 2000, and will publish GEOCHEMISTRY: Exploration, Environment, Analysis starting in 2001
• publishes quarterly a newsletter, EXPLORE
• publishes in a digital format a bibliography of geochemically oriented papers, now available to AEG Members on the ASSOCIATION OF EXPLORATION GEOCHEMISTS web page
• holds biennial International Geochemical Exploration Symposia with associated field trips (e.g. 1999 in Vancouver, Canada), Canada; 1997 in Jerusalem, Israel; 1995 in Townsville, Australia; 1993 in Beijing, China; 1991 in Reno, Nevada, USA)
• holds regional meetings of specialised interest and co-sponsors meetings with other scientific societies (e.g. with the Society of Economic Geologists and with the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration)
• organises workshops and short courses (e.g. on soil surveys, analytical methods and biogeochemical exploration)
• supports a student paper prize
• supports a distinguished lecture series

and produces, with Elsevier, the Handbook of Exploration Geochemistry, a series of volumes offered to members at substantially discounted rates.