IMA was founded in 1958 as the the world’s largest organization promoting mineralogy, one of the oldest branches of science. 36 national mineralogical societies or groups are members of IMA. The Association supports the activities of several Commissions and Working Groups at the cutting edge of mineralogy and facilitates interactions among mineralogists by sponsoring and organizing meetings.

IMA Statement
According to our constitution, an important objective of IMA is the promotion of contact and interaction among mineralogists of all nations. The current dramatic events in Ukraine affect IMA, in that both Ukraine and Russia are two of our member countries. Thus, we cannot ignore the present situation, and we call for a dialogue without weapons and for peace. Any military conflict is a humanitarian catastrophe serving against progress and international scientific cooperation.

News

  • Abstract submission deadline extended!

    Abstract submission deadline extended! The deadline for abstract submission for IMA2026 Nanjing has been extended to April 15. Students are welcome to apply for the IMA Ph.D. Student Award.

  • IMA 2026 Nanjing Schedule Now Available

    The tentative schedule for IMA2026 Nanjing has been released. For details on the scientific sessions, please visit the official website. (This schedule is subject to change.) Day 0 | Thursday, August 20, 2026 09:00 – 18:00 Registration & Check-in18:00 – 20:00 Welcome Kit Collection & Ice-Breaking Reception Day 1 | Friday, August 21, 2026 08:30…Read…

  • IMA 2026 – Call for Abstract & Registration!

    IMA 2026 – Call for Abstract & Registration! Abstract submission and registration for the IMA 2026 meeting in Nanjing, China are now open. The deadline is April 15 (extended!). For details, please visit the official website.

IMA Meetings at EMC 2024, Dublin

IMA Meetings will be held during the 4th European Mineralogical Conference, EMC2024 in Dublin in 18-23 August 2024.

IMA Council Meeting 1
Sunday 18, August 16:00-18:00 (Geology 1)
IMA Council Meeting 2
Tuesday 20 16:00-17:00 (Geology 1)
IMA Council Meeting 3
Friday 23 12:45-13:15 (Geology 1)
IMA Business Meeting 1 (General assembly)
Monday 19, 17:30-18:30 (Burke theatre)
IMA Business Meeting 2 (Election)
Thursday 22, 16:00-18:00 (Davis theatre)

Mineral of the Year 2024 – Miyawakiite-(Y)

For 2024 the “Mineral of the Year” award has been assigned to miyawakiite-(Y). CNMNC assigned this new mineral because of its new and unique crystal structure. Miyawakiite-(Y) was discovered in an abandoned pegmatite mine located at Suishoyama, Iizaka village, Kawamata, Date District, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, and was fully characterized by a Japanese research team lead by Daisuke Nishio-Hamane (Institute for Solid State Physics, University of Tokyo, Japan).
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2025 IMA Medalist

Dr. Bjorn MYSEN of the Carnegie Institution in Washington, USA is our 2025 IMA Medalist. Congratulations! Dr. Mysen is a preeminent figure in experimental petrology and geochemistry whose pioneering research has fundamentally transformed our understanding of silicate melts and magmatic processes. His seminal work elucidated the critical role of volatiles and melt structure in Earth’s interior, and he introduced influential conceptual frameworks – most notably, the control of melt structure on element partitioning – that have become cornerstones of the field. He has authored landmark publications and books, and developed experimental techniques that remain widely adopted today.
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MINERALOGY 2022 – IYBSSD 2022-2023
Interview of Patrick Cordier