About Us

Mission Statement

The Ohio Mining & Mineral Education Program (OMMEP) was founded to:

  • Provide public instruction and education on topics related to mining
    and the mineral aggregate industry
  • Provide educators with accurate information regarding mining and minerals
  • Provide educational scholarships for students interested in the fields relating to mining and the industrial minerals industry in Ohio
  • Provide public awareness of Ohio’s mining and aggregate industry
  • Provide safety and related training to groups and individuals engaged in mining and related operations in Ohio