THE FORUM ON THE GEOLOGY OF INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

April 20-23, 2026 | Charlottesville, VA

The Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals (FGIM) is an international meeting of geologists and mining professionals interested in industrial minerals.

For over half a century the Forum’s focus has been on the geology of industrial minerals with an emphasis on the promotion of the knowledge and organization of mining, mineral processing, regulation and reclamation through the forum meetings, presentations and field trips.

Field Trips

Complete your conference experience with FGIM’s signature field trips.

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Apply for a Scholarship by April 3, 2026

Students in Earth Sciences are encouraged to apply for the Robert L. Bates Memorial Scholarship, which provides full conference attendance, including travel expenses.

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Abstract Submissions Open Through February 15, 2026

You are invited to submit abstracts to accompany presentations to the 61st Forum in Charlottesville, Virginia in the Spring of 2026.

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