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OneTunnel.org® includes a broad selection of the full-texts of articles and peer-reviewed journals published by non-profit societies and other publishing organizations. A full range of information about all aspects of underground construction, mining, and minerals can be searched. Articles are available PDF formats.
What are OneTunnel.org® editorial standards?Each OneTunnel.org® participating organization is responsible for the editorial content of its documents. Titles are included in OneTunnel.org® if they are known to maintain high standards for editorial integrity and credibility in the dissemination of mining and minerals research, and are well regarded by the scientific community. For each accepted document, OneTunnel® presents the full texts of all papers as well as other primary information of value to researchers.
How frequently is the content updated?As each partnering association adds content at their own pace, OneTunnel.org® users can expect new content to be added on weekly basis.
Can I submit a paper or article to be published on OneTunnel.org®?OneTunnel.org® is a collection of society-contributed documents and does not act as a publisher of those documents. If you have a document that you would like to submit to OneTunnel.org®, please contact a participating society.
Who are the partnering societies and associations?There are 14 global societies and associations currently partnering with OneTunnel.org®
- ABMAssociacao Brasileira de Metalurgia, Materiais e Mineracao
- AIMEThe American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers
- AusIMMThe Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- CIMCanadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
- DFIDeep Foundations Institute
- IIMPInstitutu de Ingenieros de Minas del Peru
- IOM3The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
- ISEEInternational Society of Explosives Engineers
- IMMSInternational Marine Minerals Society
- NIOSHNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
- SAIMMThe Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy
- SMESociety for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
- TMSThe Minerals, Metals & Materials Society
- WAIMMThe West African Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
You can purchase articles individually for $25 each. Or, for unlimited use, purchase an annual subscription. Learn more here.
I have access to OneTunnel.org® as part of a member benefit, but I can't access the content.OneTunnel.org® is a benefit included in the cost of membership with participating societies. For information about these organizations, please visit our participating societies page.
Who created OneTunnel.org® and what is its leadership?OneTunnel.org® was created in early 2007 by Underground Construction Association a Division of SME. Additional contributing societies adopted the concept quickly. These societies include:
- AIME (American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers)
- IMMS (International Marine Minerals Society)
- SAIMM (South African Institute of mining and Metallurgy)
Each of the collaborating organizations has made substantial contributions to the project. For contact information on each of OneTunnel's participating organizations, please visit OneTunnel® Participating Societies.
My society wants to participate in OneTunnel.org® - what next?Please contact Krunal Patel, OneTunnel® Administrator, for more information at info@OneTunnel.org (email)