# Solution Mining Research Institute

- **Website:** <https://solutionmining.org>
- **Primary alias:** `solutionmining.org`

## Description

Solution Mining Research Institute (SMRI) is a non-profit research and educational organization that was established in 1965. It serves as a platform for the solution mining and underground storage industries, offering technical forums, educational presentations, classes, and discussions. SMRI aims to improve mineral resource utilization, promote safe operations, and maximize the benefits of utilizing caverns. Membership in SMRI is open to operators, researchers, suppliers, consultants, educators, government regulators, students, and anyone interested in solution mining and cavern utilization. The organization focuses on education, facilitating technical discussions, and advancing the industry. SMRI's technical library is a valuable resource with over 3,700 papers on cavern storage, salt characteristics, and rock mechanics, accessible to members for free. Research projects funded by SMRI are aimed at improving the industry, including hydrogen-based storage, storage cavern topics, and salt-based projects. By joining SMRI, members contribute to the funding of these important projects and help advance the technologies and understanding of the cavern storage industry. Stay connected with SMRI through their website, LinkedIn, and their job board for upcoming events, conferences, and career opportunities.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- 🧪 Science and Education
- 🧪 Earth Sciences _(under Science and Education)_

## Links

- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/solution-mining-research-institute)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGqyLKwLN/w/310/h/114/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778399937305)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGqyLKwLN/w/100/h/100/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778399937385)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calypso | #3a6f8f | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #222222 | dark |
| Muddy Waters | #bd9171 | light |

## Fonts

- Roboto — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idGqyLKwLN/w/400/h/45/id2ejd9C4I.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778399937463)

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