A3EM Henri Gorceix

Founded on October 12, 1942, A³EM has since been acting as an entity that promotes actions in favor of the academic development of the School of Mines, in addition to encouraging relationships of integration among the professionals trained there. It promotes, supports and holds events (formal sessions, lectures, symposiums, meetings, publications, gatherings, etc.). It maintains close exchanges with the Societies of Former Students of the School of Mines of Ouro Preto (SEMOPs) based in several cities in the country.

It is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Brazilian Federation of Associations of Engineers (FEBRAE) with representation in CREA. It is headquartered at Rua Henri Gorceix, no. 96, in Ouro Preto – MG, the property where the founder and first Director of the School of Mines – Professor Claude-Henri Gorceix – lived for fifteen years. The A³EM membership is made up of full members, collaborators, honorary members and contributors.