# Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration

> research institute in Greece

**Wikidata**: [Q12878160](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q12878160)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/institute-of-geology-and-mineral-exploration

## Summary
The Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration (IGME) was a research institute in Greece, dissolved in 2019. It was succeeded by the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration.

## Key Facts
- **Dissolved:** 2019, replaced by the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration.
- **Located in:** Acharnes Municipality, Greece.
- **Headquarters Address:** Σπύρου Λούη 1, Αχαρνές, 136 72.
- **Primary Instance Of:** research institute.
- **Official Website:** https://www.eagme.gr (in Greek).
- **Unique Identifiers:** ISNI 0000000121680576, ROR 02ck2yw57, GRID grid.410450.4, VIAF 138437428, IDREF 050681648, Ringgold 226374, Library of Congress n87923995, National Library of Israel J9U 987012502787605171.
- **Chairperson:** Christos Sarantoulakos.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration?
A: IGME was a research institute in Greece focused on geology and mineral exploration. It operated until its dissolution in 2019.

### Q: What replaced the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration?
A: The Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration succeeded IGME following its dissolution in 2019.

### Q: Where was the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration based?
A: Its headquarters were located in Acharnes Municipality, Greece, at Σπύρου Λούη 1, Αχαρνές, 136 72.

### Q: What was the purpose of the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration?
A: As a research institute, its primary purpose was conducting research in geology and mineral exploration.

### Q: What is IGME an acronym for?
A: IGME is the common acronym for the Institute of Geology and Mineral Exploration.

## Why It Matters
IGME served as Greece's primary state body for geological research and mineral resource assessment for decades. Its dissolution in 2019 marked a significant administrative shift, transferring its critical functions to the new Hellenic Survey. The institute played a vital role in understanding Greece's geological resources, assessing seismic hazards, mapping the subsurface, and providing foundational data for national infrastructure planning, environmental management, and sustainable development. Its work directly informed policy decisions and economic activities related to mining, construction, and hazard mitigation, making its dissolution and subsequent reorganization a notable event in the country's scientific infrastructure.

## Notable For
- **Dissolution and Replacement:** Dissolved in 2019 and formally succeeded by the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration.
- **Multilingual Presence:** Known by numerous aliases in Greek, Russian, and other languages (e.g., Institute of Geological and Mining Research, Геологический институт).
- **Specific Headquarters Location:** Located at the precise address Σπύρου Λούη 1, Αχαρνές, 136 72 in Acharnes.
- **Extensive Identifier Integration:** Possessed a unique combination of international identifiers (ISNI, ROR, GRID, VIAF, IDREF, Ringgold, Library of Congress, National Library of Israel).

## Body
### Identity
- Instance of: research institute.
- Aliases: IGME, Institute of Geological and Mining Research, Институт геологических и природных исследований, Институт геологии и горного дела, Институт геологических и географических исследований, Институт геологических и горнорудных исследований, Институт геологии и исследования минерального сырья, Геологический институт.

### Location
- Located in: Acharnes Municipality.
- Headquarters: Acharnes.
- Street Address: Σπύρου Λούη 1, Αχαρνές, 136 72.
- Coordinates: Latitude 38.11168, Longitude 23.76352.

### Leadership & Administration
- Chairperson: Christos Sarantoulakos (referenced from Q21087031).

### Identifiers
- ISNI: 0000000121680576 (referenced from GRID grid.410450.4).
- ROR ID: 02ck2yw57.
- GRID ID: grid.410450.4.
- VIAF ID: 138437428.
- IDREF ID: 050681648 (referenced from Q54919, P813 '2022-07-06', viaf_id '138437428').
- Ringgold ID: 226374 (referenced from Q64159407, ISNI '0000000121680576').
- Library of Congress Authority ID: n87923995.
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987012502787605171 (referenced from Q106509962).

### Online Presence
- Website: https://www.eagme.gr (qualifier: language 'Greek').
- Wikipedia Languages: el.

### Administrative Status
- Dissolved, Abolished or Demolished Date: 2019.
- Replaced By: Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration.
- Sitelink Count: 1 (across all Wikimedia projects).

### Wikidata Context
- Wikidata Description: research institute in Greece.
- Class: research institute (sitelink count: 41).

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. Prevezanika Chronika. Index of vol. 1-50
3. Aligned ISNI and Ringgold identifiers for institutions
4. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File