About the ASMV

The Australian Student Mineral Venture (ASMV) was a series of vacation programs held annually throughout Australia. The ASMV was an initiative of The AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) and was open to high school students in years 10, 11 and 12.  These vacation programs allowed students to find out about careers, lifestyles and opportunities in the minerals industry and investigate university courses that would suit their abilities and preferences in terms of subjects such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, geology and biology.

The ASMVs were fully residential and supervised, with an ASMV Coordinator responsible for each Region's program.  Students visited mine sites, university laboratories and other facilities, and had the opportunity to talk with graduates and industry professionals about courses and careers in the minerals industry, working conditions and prospects.  Hands-on activities were emphasised, and student participation was required through various activities and projects.  The ASMV programs highlighted some careers that may be familiar to students and others that they didn't know existed.

Reports & Reviews

View the reports below and read about the past success of the ASMV program and students' experiences.

•  ASMV 2009—Southern Region Report by Stephanie Davison, ASMV Administrator—Southern Region, PDF.
  
  
•  ASMV 2009—Eastern Region Report by Bruce Barrie, ASMV Administrator—Eastern Region, PDF.
  
  

Please note that the ASMV program is currently under revision and it is expected that instead of running separate programs, The AusIMM Education Endowment Fund (EEF) will offer funding to a variety of similar programs already in place around Australia.

In 2010, The AusIMM EEF provided funding to the Western Australian School of Mines “Focus on Mining” Camp  which enabled 20 year 12 students to experience the mining industry.

For more information, or if you run a similar program and would like funding, please complete the feedback form.