
To contribute to the success of mineral exploration through projects having a significant economic impact and through the training of highly qualified personnel.
 
 - A research program aimed at developing tools for mineral exploration that answer industry's needs;	
 - A partnership between mineral industries, universities and government;
 - A team of researchers dedicated to fulfilling the objectives of the annual research program;
 - An opportunity for transferring knowledge and offering guidance to its members and industry at large to ensure the training of highly qualified personnel in mineral exploration.