2014 SME/PCMIA Annual Joint Meeting - Coal: Towards Cleaner Production

The 2014 SME/PCMIA Annual Joint Meeting is featuring presentations based on The Coal Handbook: Towards Cleaner Production, edited by Dave Osborne.  Dr. Osborne has over 30 years of worldwide experience in coal preparation and coal quality assurance with direct involvement in all facets of the subject area.

Join us for this 3-day event as Dave Osborne, along with an international team of expert contributors, presents a systematic and comprehensive review of coal production and utilization in industrial applications, from power plants to steel and iron making, with emphasis on cleaner production.

Featured Keynote Speakers include:     Susan Bealko, Safety Director, GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance     Allen Dupree, Senior Vice President, Alpha Natural Resources     J. Steven Gardner, President-Elect, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc.     John Pippy, CEO, Pennsylvania Coal Alliance

Download the Program Schedule and Registration Form (PDF)

Featured Technical Sessions include:
    Wednesday, October 22
         The Importance of Coal Knowledge
         Coal Extraction and Preparation
         Coal Supply Chain
    Thursday, October 23
         Global Coal Utilization
         Social and Economic Value of Coal
         Coal Utilization
    Friday, October 24
         Engineering Projects/Mine Emergency Operations
         Engineering Projects

Professional Development Hours can be earned based on attendance at this event.
    Wednesday attendance     = 8 PDH
    Thursday attendance         = 8 PDH
    Friday attendance             = 5 PDH
    TOTAL 3-DAY                  = 21 PDH

Lodging is available at Hilton Garden Inn-Southpointe, www.pittsburghsouthpointe.stayhgi.com or 724.743.5000.

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Registration Pricing:

Professional Pricing
  Regular Late
3 day registration $250.00 $260.00
1 day registration – Wednesday $100.00 $110.00
1 day registration – Thursday $100.00 $110.00
1 day registration – Friday $100.00 $110.00
 
Retired Senior Pricing
  Regular Late
3 day registration $125.00 $135.00
1 day registration – Wednesday $50.00 $60.00
1 day registration – Thursday $50.00 $60.00
1 day registration – Friday $50.00 $60.00
 
Wednesday Evening Reception & Dinner
  Regular Late
Dinner & Reception $75.00 $85.00