The AusIMM came into being to foster the spread of professional knowledge within its
client industry. It has evolved along with the Australian mining industry for more than a
century. If the AusIMM is to become the world's premier mining professional body (whether by
design, or by default), then draw up a strategic plan to get there. Define your strengths and market them Define the priority areas for professional competence which we most need,
Target the groups within Australia who can produce the people, Create an industry peer group to speed technology transfer.