Mexican Geological Survey
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1944 (as Comité Directivo) 2005 (as SGM) |
| Jurisdiction | Mexico |
| Headquarters | Pachuca, Hidalgo |
| Parent agency | Secretaría de Economía |
| Website | www |
The Servicio Geológico Mexicano (SGM; English: Mexican Geological Survey) is a decentralized agency of the Mexican Federal Government tasked with generating national geological knowledge. Operating under the Secretariat of Economy, its primary mandate is to map the nation's mining resources, assess geological hazards (seismicity and volcanism), and maintain the National Geoscientific Data System (GeoInfoMex).[1]
The agency traces its origins to 1944, with the creation of the Comité Directivo para la Investigación de los Recursos Minerales (Directing Committee for Mineral Resource Research). In 1949, this body was reorganized into the Instituto Nacional para la Investigación de Recursos Minerales (INIRM).[2]
Following the 1992 modernization of Mexico's mining laws, the agency was restructured as the Consejo de Recursos Minerales (CRM) to support privatization and foreign investment. In 2005, it was formally renamed the Servicio Geológico Mexicano (SGM) to reflect its broader scientific mandate beyond just mining support.
Scientific products and services
Geological cartography
The SGM is responsible for the systematic mapping of the Mexican territory. Its principal publication is the Carta Geológico-Minera (Geological-Mining Map). The agency has achieved 100% national coverage at the 1:250,000 scale and continues to refine priority mining districts at the 1:50,000 scale. These maps integrate geological field data with aeromagnetic and radiometric surveys to identify potential mineral deposits.[3]
GeoInfoMex
The SGM manages GeoInfoMex, the national geoscientific database. Comparable to the USGS Mineral Resources Data System, GeoInfoMex provides over 90 layers of geospatial data, including geochemistry, geophysics, and mining concession boundaries, accessible to the public via a web-based GIS platform.[4]
