Industry Profiles

30 Sectors


We have begun the process of creating Industry Groupings to facilitate partner and opportunity searches by activity rather than by country.
These initial 30 Groups will no doubt expand as we develop the Exporters Almanac in the future.

For each of these Industry profiles we provide:


1. Business Networks
& Online Markets

2. International Trade
Associations

3. Industry
Directories

4. Industry
News

5. International Trade
Events

6. NACE & SIC Code

Industry_Organisations_&_Institutions
Association of British Independent Oil Exploration Companies (BRINDEX)
The Association of British Independent Oil Exploration Companies seeks to promote the role played by British independent exploration and production (E&P) companies in maintaining a powerful and effective UK based oil and gas industry.
Association of British Mining Equipment Companies (ABMEC)
The only British trade body representing the mining equipment companies. Its members design, manufacture and offer services to the global mining industry.
British Aggregates Association (BAA)
The Association for Independent Quarry Operators. The British Aggregates Association was formed in 1999 and is now firmly established as the voice of the UK's independent SME quarry operators.
Euromines
Euromines is the recognised representative of the European metals and minerals mining industry. The association's main objective is to promote the industry and to maintain its relations with European institutions at all levels.
Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative
The EITI is a global Standard to promote the open and accountable management of extractive resources.
Global Gas Centre
A non-profit organization dedicated to executives and experts of natural gas companies who want to share views and best practices on a neutral, independent and inclusive organization.
IndustriALL Global Union - Mining, Diamond, Gem, Ornament and Jewellery Processing
IndustriALL Global Union represents 50 million workers in 140 countries in the mining, energy and manufacturing sectors and is a force in global solidarity taking up the fight for better working conditions and trade union rights around the world.
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
The global network for the materials cycle, promoting sustainability in the extraction, processing and use of materials across all sectors.
Institute of Quarrying
We are the only professional body with the history, knowledge and international experience to advise both individuals and businesses about the skills, training and personal development needs required to build successful industry careers.
International Council on Mining and Metals
An international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry. Bringing together 27 mining and metals companies and over 30 regional and commodities associations we strengthen environmental and social performance.
International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM)
An international organisation dedicated to a safe, fair and sustainable mining and metals industry. Bringing together 28 mining and metals company members and over 35 national, regional and commodities association members, we strengthen environmental and social performance and serve as a catalyst for change, enhancing mining’s contribution to society.
International Gas Union
IGU is a worldwide non-profit organisation with the mission to advocate gas as an integral part of a sustainable global energy system, and to promote the political, technical and economic progress of the gas industry.
International Mineral Processing Council
IMPC's purpose is to maintain oversight over the various formal activities of the international mineral processing community and to represent the views of that community.
International Organization of Materials, Metals & Minerals
Our mission is to promote and facilitate communication and cooperation among the worldwide materials, metals and minerals societies and institutes to the benefit of their members and the enhancement of the profession and industries associated with them.
IPIECA
Develops, shares and promotes good practice and knowledge to help the industry and improve its environmental and social performance. We do this with the understanding that the issues that dominate the sustainable development agenda – climate and energy.
Mining Association of the United Kingdom (MAUK)
Today MAUK members include operators and associated companies and organisations that have interest in underground mining in the UK. MAUK's primary interest centre around the Environmental, Health and Safety impacts on mining. The Association was established to represent and promote the interests of the industry. This remains its .........
Mining Institute of Scotland
The Mining Institute of Scotland is a professional body for the advancement of all perspectives of minerals (including oil & gas) and mining.
OGUK (Oil & Gas UK)
OGUK is the leading representative body for the UK offshore oil and gas industry. It is a not-for-profit organisation, established in April 2007 but with a pedigree stretching back over 40 years. We are proud to inform, engage and champion the UK offshore oil and gas industry as part of a diverse energy mix.
Oil Companies International Study Group for Conservation of Clean Air and Water in Europe, The
Concawe was established by a small group of leading oil companies to carry out research on environmental issues relevant to the oil industry. Its membership has broadened to include most oil companies operating in Europe.
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
The principal objective of the Organization is the cooperation of the members in various forms of economic activity in the petroleum industry.
Pan-European Reserves & Resources Reporting Committee
PERC is the organisation responsible for setting standards for public reporting of exploration results, mineral resources, and mineral reserves by companies listed on markets in Europe.
Salt Association, The
Salt has been a part of British manufacturing for hundreds of years and we hope that this will be the case in years to come. The Salt Association is the trade association set up to represent these manufacturers and are fast becoming the leading voice within the industry.
Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME)
Brings together the mining and mineral industry's brightest and most dedicated professionals. Over 13,000 global members advance their careers with the world-class technical resources, educational programs, networking opportunities and professional development tools from SME. Our members are focused on sharing best practices for safety, environmental stewardship and moving mining forward.
Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)
The Place for Oil and Gas Professionals- SPE provides unparalleled insights, shared expertise, life-long learning and community strength to fuel the success of our members and the future of the industry.
Subsea UK
Subsea UK is the industry body and focal point for the entire British subsea industry and aims to increase business opportunities at home and abroad for the sector.renewables, primarily offshore wind including emerging sectors of wave and tidal.
UK Offshore Operators Association (UKOOA)
The representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry.
World Coal Association
WCA is the global network for the coal industry. Formed of major international coal producers, it works to demonstrate and gain acceptance for the fundamental role coal plays in achieving a sustainable, lower carbon energy future.
World Petroleum Council
The WPC is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable management and use of the world's petroleum resources for the benefit of all.