The WAIMM groups provide the relevant platform for skill enhancement and knowledge sharing where specific professionals in the core sectors of the mining and petroleum industry meet, network and discuss pertinent and pressing specific issues in their field of practice.
The WAIMM Student Chapters enable those pursuing programs in the resources industry and engineering from recognised tertiary institutions to fully participate in the activities of the institute. Student chapters at recognized universities provide students the opportunity to take their education and practice beyond the classroom. The WAIMM student chapters at the various universities are very active and have their chapter executive leadership facilitating and coordinating their programs and also student membership drive.
It is the objective of the WAIMM to promote exceptional leadership and professional growth to further best practices in science and the community. WAIMM empowers student chapters by providing the platform for students to network with professionals from the industry through student organized workshops, seminars and other networking activities. The WAIMM organised industry visits provide student chapter members the much needed practical operational experience and industry knowledge.
Register on-line as a Student Member and enjoy all the benefits of Networking, mentor-ship, bursary facilities and professional development.
Our focus is to provide career and professional development to advance the knowledge and skillset of students, academia , industry professionals, and companies in the resources sector by creating the platform where they can access new and emerging advancement in industry practices.