THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SME ARIZONA CONFERENCE IS A COMPREHENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEETING OF THE MINING INDUSTRY IN THE SOUTHWEST, SPECIFICALLY ARIZONA.
The conference program covers the latest developments on mining projects and technical innovations in the areas of mining, geology, metallurgy, environmental, new projects and blasting, in the Southwest United States and Northern Mexico. It is a focused event unique to the challenges and opportunities of the mining business in the desert southwest. The conference has a reputation for excellence in program content, networking, and events that support the local industry such as the Mining Foundation of the Southwest Hall of Fame and the SME Student Chapter Golf Tournament fundraiser. It is also a highly anticipated yearly gathering of friends and colleagues from the region.