The NMJ is a periodical publication of The Nigerian Society of Mining Engineers (NSME)

The NSME, is a Non-profit and volunteer professional organization founded in 1989, and incorporated in 1990. The objective of the Society is to advance the science and practice of engineering in the fields of geological engineering, Mining engineering, Mineral engineering and extractive metallurgy. The Society present to any Government the views of the Society on any legislative enactment or proposed legislation or any other subjects to concern or interest to the Society that enhance the development of the Nigerian mining industry in general. It ensures the maintenance of high standards and regulation of professional practices in mining and related industries and ascertain high academic and professional standards in mining and related programs in institution of higher learning in Nigeria. Research and Development is critical in the sector as mining is unambiguously a driver of industrial and economic developments. In addition, the Mining industry is a sector that is a frontier of opportunity in the Nation’s quest for diversifying the economy. To make the development of the Mining industry a top consideration in the current phase of the Nation’s economic rejuvenation, emphasis must be placed on research and development.