About MEC

The Minerals Education Coalition’s (MEC) mission is to identify, produce and disseminate fact-based K-12 minerals education lessons and activities and to inform and educate the general public about the importance of mining in their everyday lives.

Click here to learn more about the Minerals Education Coalition.

MEC Spotlights

Copper in our Electrical World Video - Our new video tells the story of how copper deposits were formed, copper’s unique properties which make it so versatile and valuable, how it is mined and processed, and the variety of products which contain copper – products which are essential to our everyday lives and lifestyles. Click Here to view the Video.

 

Each year, the “Minerals Baby” reminds all of us of the importance of minerals and other mined substances to our lives and lifestyles.  This year’s statistics reflect an increase of mined materials needed to provide for the average American born in 2012 with an expected lifespan of 78.7 years when compared with the previous year. 

Click here to find more statistics about minerals in your life.

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Thank you for your support to promote credible, comprehensive and collaborative K-12 education and public outreach efforts for the understanding of the importance of minerals and mining.

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If you prefer to donate by sending your check or credit card information through the mail, please either copy this page to complete all the information and send it to the address below or call the number below:

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Minerals Education Coalition
Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Foundation
12999 E Adam Aircraft Circle
Englewood, CO 80112-4167

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Sharon Schonhaut
Minerals Education Coalition Manager
303-948-4236
800-763-3132

If you would like information concerning a making a donation of stock, property or a charitable bequest please call Sharon Schonhaut at the number above.

 

All donations to the Minerals Education Coalition, a program of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Foundation (EIN 84-1175450), are fully tax deductible.