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| Geoscience Professional Organisations | |
|---|---|
| American Institute of Professional Geologists | GGPG Member |
| Australian Institute of Geoscientists | GGPG Member |
| BDG Berufsverband Deutscher Geowissenschaftler (German Professional Association of Geoscientists) | GGPG Member |
| Botswana Geoscientists Association | GGPG Observer |
| European Federation of Geologists | GGPG Member |
| Geoscientists Canada | GGPG Member |
| Geoscience Council of Namibia | GGPG Member |
| Geological Society of South Africa | GGPG Member |
| Geological Society of Zimbabwe | GGPG Observer |
| Ilustre Colegio Oficial de Geólogos (Spain) | GGPG Member |
| West African Institute of Mining Metallurgy and Petroleum | GGPG Member |
| Geological Society of Africa | GGPG Member |
| Institute of Geologists of Ireland | |
| Colegio de Geologos de Chile | |
| Consiglio Nazionale Dei Geologi (Italy) | |
| Geological Society of Kenya | |
| Geological Society of Namibia | |
| Geological Society of Zambia | |
| South African Council for Natural Scientific Professionals (SACNASP) | |
| Tanzanian Geological Society | |
The following are a few examples of Codes of Ethics/Codes of Conduct and ethical guidance from various geoscience professional organisations. For more information on geoscience professional ethics codes please visit the geoscience professional organisation in your region or in a region in which you are interested.
| Codes of Ethics/Conduct |
|---|
| AIPG Code of Ethics (American Institute of Professional Geologists) |
| AIG Code of Ethics (Australian Institute of Geoscientists) |
| EFG Code of Ethics (European Federation of Geologists) |
| SACNASP Code of Conduct (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) |
| GSSA Code of Ethics (Geological Society of South Africa) |
| CBRR Code of Ethics (Comissão Brasileira de Recursos e Reservas) |
| CCRR Code of Ethics (La Comisión Colombiana de Recursos y Reservas Minerales) |
| Ethical Considerations in the Professional Practise of Geoscience (Geoscientists Canada) |
There are several Codes throughout the world that state a nation’s or region’s Public Reporting requirements for mineral and energy resources. Below are the most common Codes.
| JORC Code – Australasia – “The Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves (‘the JORC Code’) is a professional code of practice that sets minimum standards for Public Reporting of minerals Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves.” |
| S-K-1300 – (Subpart 229.1300) – United States – Disclosure by Registrants Engaged in Mining Operations United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) |
| National Instrument 43-101 – Canada – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects – Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) |
| NI 51-101 – Canada – Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities – Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) |
| SAMREC – South Africa – The South African Code for the Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves – Sets out minimum standards, recommendations and guidelines for public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources and mineral reserves in South Africa. – SAMCODES Standards Committee (SSC) |
| PERC – Europe – “The Pan-European Standard for the Public Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves. – The Pan European Reserves and Resources Reporting Committee (PERC) |
| Related Resources |
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| Committee for Mineral Reserves International Reporting Standards (CRIRSCO) |
| Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG) (United States of America) |
| Geoscience Practice Guidelines Catalogue (Canada) – A searchable list of documents that outline general guiding principles addressing a single subject relevant to the practice of geoscience in Canada. |
| Intraw – International Raw Material Observatory (GGPG Observer) |
| UNECE United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) |
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