Other Mining and Oil Businesses Trade Associations

American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)

One of the world’s largest professional geological societies, supporting petroleum geoscience through publications, conferences and advocacy.

https://www.aapg.org/ Membership: 17,000

American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL)

U.S. professional association for petroleum landmen providing ethics, certification, education and advocacy for energy and mineral land professionals. (About 12,000 members as of 2025.)

https://www.landman.org/ Membership: 12,000

American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA)

National trade association for the minerals industry, representing the exploration and junior mining sector across the full mine life cycle. (2,000+ members.)

https://www.miningamerica.org/ Membership: 2,000

American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM)

U.S. downstream trade association for petroleum refiners, petrochemical manufacturers and related midstream companies. (More than 450 member companies.)

https://www.afpm.org/ Membership: 450

American Petroleum Institute (API)

Primary U.S. oil and natural gas trade association, known for standards-setting and policy advocacy. (Nearly 600 corporate members.)

https://www.api.org/ Membership: 600

Association for Mineral Exploration (AME)

British Columbia–based association representing mineral exploration and development globally through advocacy, events (Roundup) and member services. (6,000+ members.)

https://amebc.ca/ Membership: 6,000

Copper Development Association (CDA)

North American copper industry association advancing market development, standards and technical resources. (71 company members.)

https://www.copper.org/ Membership: 71

GPA Midstream Association

U.S. midstream trade association for gas processing, NGLs and related operations; produces technical standards and hosts the GPA Midstream Convention. (More than 70 corporate members.)

https://www.gpamidstream.org/ Membership: 70

Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA)

National trade association representing America’s independent oil and natural gas producers through federal advocacy and networking. (More than 10,000 members in its directory.)

https://www.ipaa.org/ Membership: 10,000

International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)

Global association for oil, gas and geothermal drilling contractors focused on safety, training and advocacy. (750+ member companies.)

https://iadc.org/ Membership: 750

International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM)

CEO-led global mining and metals industry body advancing responsible mining and sustainability. (26 company members.)

https://www.icmm.com/ Membership: 26

IPIECA

Global oil, gas and energy membership organization for environmental and social performance, aligned with UN processes. (79 members.)

https://www.ipieca.org/ Membership: 79

Interstate Natural Gas Association of America (INGAA)

North American trade association for interstate natural gas transmission pipeline operators, advocating before FERC and PHMSA. (27 member companies.)

https://ingaa.org/ Membership: 27

National Mining Association (NMA)

Only national U.S. trade organization representing the full mining value chain, from producers to equipment and service suppliers. (250+ company and organization members.)

https://nma.org/ Membership: 250

National Ocean Industries Association (NOIA)

U.S. offshore energy trade association representing oil, gas and offshore wind supply chains and service firms. (300+ member companies.)

https://www.noia.org/ Membership: 300

National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)

National trade association for the U.S. aggregates and industrial sand industry, focused on federal advocacy and industry programs. (Over 500 member companies.)

https://www.nssga.org/ Membership: 500

Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC)

Canada’s national association for mineral exploration and development; hosts the world‑leading PDAC Convention each March in Toronto. (Approx. 8,200 members.)

https://www.pdac.ca/ Membership: 8,200

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME)

U.S.-based global professional society serving mining, mineral processing, metallurgy and tunneling professionals with publications, standards and events. (About 13,000 members.)

https://www.smenet.org/ Membership: 13,000

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE)

Global professional society for upstream oil and gas engineers and scientists, providing journals, OnePetro, training and events. (127,000 members.)

https://www.spe.org/ Membership: 127,000

Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA)

Oldest and largest statewide oil and gas trade association in Texas, representing all segments from production to refining and pipelines. (About 5,000 members.)

https://www.txoga.org/ Membership: 5,000