SME worked with the Scouts to implement the badge along with others based around science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
“By providing a factual and comprehensive program of instruction, the Mining in Society merit badge ensures that, for years to come, members of the next generation will be introduced to the importance of mining and minerals in their daily lives and have the opportunity to learn about careers in the industry,” SME former president John Murphy said.
The SME Merit Badge Content Development Team and Advisory Panel worked with the Boy Scouts of America to create a fun and educational badge program that would focus on mining’s key components of exploration, permitting, excavation, processing, production, safety and reclamation.
SME hopes the merit badge will introduce young people to the mining industry and encourage their involvement within the industry.
