Overview

History

The first meeting of the Illinois Mining Institute was held in Springfield February 1892 at the State Capital.  During 1928 and 1929,  plans were developed for the permanent publication of the Institute's proceedings.  The first volume of the new PROCEEDINGS contained papers presented at the meetings, minutes of the business meetings, IMI by-laws, membership list and 34 pages of advertising.  This basic format has been followed ever since.

Achievements 2001 - 2002

1. Executive Board has representation from coal, electric utility and aggregate industries. 

2. Technical program includes topics of interest for both coal and aggregate industries. 

3. IMI program includes speakers, workshops and the mine rescue contest. 

4. Annual Meeting was moved  to the Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL.

5. A golf outing at Gambit Golf Course, Vienna, IL was held.

6. Organization is stable financially.

7. $10,000 for scholarships was raised specifically to support for minerals education.

8.  IMI web site is now running.  Proceedings are now posted on the web site.

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