The European Federation of Geologists (EFG) is a non-governmental, professional organisation that represents, through its national associations, nearly 45,000 professional geoscientists. EFG aims to contribute to a safer and more sustainable use of the natural environment, to protect and inform the public and to promote a more responsible exploitation of natural resources. More information: www.eurogeologists.eu

The Finnish Association of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers (Vuorimiesyhdistys-Bergsmannaföreningen r.y.) was founded in 1943 and has grown to 2300 members who work in various fields related to geology, mining, processing and metallurgy. The association aims to promote knowledge and technology in the branch as well as to support networking among its members. We organize trainings, conferences, excursions, meetings, etc. and also publish technical papers, books and the Materia Magazine. The most important event for our members is called ‘Vuorimiespäivät’, which consists of our annual meeting along with presentations, personal encounters and the anniversary celebrations.