About Us
The Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conference is the principal event for sharing knowledge, scientific research and good practice in the field of applied geology within the UK minerals industry. We are renowned for our highly successful conferences, held every 2 years, providing a unique scientific and technical shop window for the non-petroleum extractive industry.
Run by geo-professionals working within the industry, our aim is to deliver a focused training event for people working in this sector.
🎤 Call for Speakers – EIG Conference 2026 | Liverpool 🏗️🌍
Got a project you’re proud of? A case study with lessons learned the hard way? Or a brilliant idea that deserves a bigger audience? We want to hear from you.
The Extractive Industry Geology (EIG) Conferences are heading to Liverpool in September, and we’re inviting everyone from early-career geoscientists and students to experienced industry professionals to put themselves forward to present.
✨ You’ll receive a very warm welcome whether this is your first time speaking or you’re a seasoned professional.
Whether it’s:
🔹 applied geology
🔹 innovation in the extractive industries
🔹 sustainability, planning & regulation
🔹 lessons from site, desk, or disaster
🔹case studies from home or abroad
🔹 or something a bit different…
If it’s relevant, engaging, and useful — it belongs at EIG.
📣 Expressions of interest are now open
📍 Liverpool | 2026
💬 Supportive audience & great discussions
Interested in presenting? Or just want to attend as a delegate? Drop us an email to be added to the mailing list: David.Griffiths@saint-gobain.com
EIG 1-DAY TECHNICAL SEMINAR 2025
Record Attendance & Strong Industry Engagement
The EIG 2025 1-Day Technical Seminar held in Stratford-upon-Avon welcomed professionals from over 60 organisations and marked our highest attendance to date at our 1-day events. The event focused on the realities of planning and developing construction mineral resources, featured 10 expert presentations, an engaging town-hall panel discussion, and eight exhibitor stands.
Held in memory of Geoffrey Walton, founder of our 1-day seminar series, the day delivered sharp insights into mineral supply, regulatory pressures, circularity, restoration, and future resource challenges.
Planning is now underway for our next major event — the four-day EIG 2026 Conference in Liverpool, September 2026.
NEXT EIG CONFERENCE: EIG LIVERPOOL 2026
The 24th EIG conference will take place at the University of Liverpool and will be chaired by Dr Alan Thompson. See here for more details: EIG Liverpool 2026
2024 Paper Submissions
For those who gave presentations at the 2024 conference you are invited to submit your publication to papers@eigconferences.com for review by the editorial team for inclusion into the conference proceedings.
The EIG Experience!
Wondering what the reasons are to attend one of our events? If so, you don’t have to believe what we say, have a look what past delegates think. Take a look at our 2016 Conference summary video and find out why the events mean so much to the industry and the delegates that attend.
Interested in contributing?
Membership of the organising committee is open to all volunteers interested in the UK’s extractive industry. The roles undertaken by individual committee members are varied and suit a wide range of knowledge and experience. If you would like to know more about EIG, please get in touch with EIG Secretary, Clive Mitchell.