Publications
Our peer-reviewed journal, quarterly newsletter, supported titles and technical resources — advancing knowledge across exploration and environmental geochemistry.
Peer-reviewed journal
Geochemistry: Exploration, Environment, Analysis
GEEA focuses on the use of geochemistry in mineral exploration and resource development, and on environmental issues related to mining. It is part of the Lyell Collection — one of the largest integrated collections of online Earth Science literature — and is co-owned by the Association of Applied Geochemists and the Geological Society of London. GEEA is provided to all students, Post Doctoral Fellows, Regular Members and Fellows.
Editor-in-Chief (2025–present)
Matthew Leybourne
Queen's University, Kingston, Canada
Key topics
- Integration of geological, geochemical, and geophysical methods to aid mineral exploration
- Geochemical mapping at all scales
- Identifying the nature and extent of pollution associated with mining and mineral processing, and approaches to remediation
- Advances in analytical instrumentation and methodologies related to geoanalysis
- Case histories of innovative geochemical methods leading to new mineral discoveries
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Open Access support: The AAG will pay Open Access fees for review papers that provide a comprehensive, in-depth and balanced perspective on the state of the art of a field. Students who are lead authors on a GEEA paper also qualify for free Open Access.
AAG Cameron-Hall Medal
Presented annually to the lead author of the best research paper published in GEEA in the preceding calendar year. The winner is selected by the GEEA Editorial Board and the medal is presented at the AAG's biennial International Applied Geochemistry Symposium (IAGS). Authors of the winning paper are given perpetual free open access on the Lyell Collection.
Quarterly newsletter
EXPLORE Newsletter
EXPLORE is the most widely read newsletter in the world pertaining to exploration geochemistry. Distributed quarterly to 300–500 geologists and geochemists, it is a forum for technical articles, new concepts, mineral discovery reports, book reviews and conference announcements, accessible to all AAG members.
- Quarterly science newsletter of the Association
- Technical articles on advances in exploration and environmental geochemistry and analytical technology
- Science articles are assigned a DOI to enable scientific referencing in journals
- A venue for laboratories, consultants and equipment providers to advertise to the exploration industry, academia and government
- Regular features include a calendar of events, short course announcements, awards, and conference reports
A one-time email address is required to download
Information for contributors
Newsletters are published in March, June, September and December. Technical articles (2,000–3,000 words) are peer-reviewed. See the full submission guidelines and deadlines below.
Instructions for ContributorsAdvertise in EXPLORE
EXPLORE reaches geologists and geochemists working in geochemical laboratories, drilling, survey and sample collection, specialty geochemical services, consulting, environmental, field supply, and computer and geoscience data services. International as well as North American vendors will find markets through EXPLORE.
EXPLORE is produced on a volunteer basis and is a non-profit newsletter — advertising rates are the lowest feasible with a break-even objective. A 15% discount applies to an annual commitment (four issues). All advertising must be in digital graphic formats. Business card advertisements are available for consultants.
Steve Cook, EXPLORE Business Manager — explorenewsletter@gmail.comAdvertising rates — per issue (quarterly)
| Size | Dimensions | USD | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full page | 241h × 190w mm (9.5h × 7.5w in) | $1,324 | $1,775 |
| Half page | 241h × 89w mm or 124h × 190w mm | $737 | $980 |
| 1/3 page | 241h × 51w mm or 178h × 89w mm | $586 | $785 |
| 1/4 page | 124h × 89w mm or 241h × 41w mm | $414 | $555 |
| 1/8 page | 60h × 89w mm (2‑3/8h × 3.5w in) | $75 | $100 |
Supported magazine
Elements Magazine
- International magazine highlighting mineralogy, geochemistry, and petrology
- Supported by 18 scientific societies, including the AAG
- Published bimonthly — every issue explores a theme of broad and current interest
- Regular features include opinion articles, a calendar of events, awards, conference reports and society news
- AAG members with full membership status receive access to Elements for digital download
Free download
Writing Geochemical Reports
- Technical guidelines for reporting geochemical results and the supporting information needed to evaluate them for accuracy, integrity and credibility
- A key resource for company geoscientists, external consultants and contractors, government scientists, and university scientists and students
- Written by the Association's global experts
Free download
Exploration, Remote Sensing, Environment, Analysis, Security
The Barringer book, by Dr. Peter M.D. Bradshaw
- The story of the explosion in mineral exploration and remote sensing technology in the 1960s–1970s, led by Dr. Anthony (Tony) Barringer and the Barringer Research Ltd. team
- Written by long-time Association member Dr. Peter M.D. Bradshaw
- Describes innovative airborne, ground and remote sensing techniques, plus analytical methods and concepts on the movement of metals in rock, soil and vegetation
- Reports advances across mineral and oil & gas exploration, environmental monitoring, and civilian and armed forces security — including the origins of the Ionscan airport screening device
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Other publications
IUGS Manual of Standard Methods
Manual of Standard Methods for Establishing the Global Geochemical Reference Network (2022), edited by A. Demetriades, C.C. Johnson, D.B. Smith and colleagues, published by the International Union of Geological Sciences.
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Short course notes, workshop documents, and other professional development resources are available exclusively through the Members Area.
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