| THRIVE, CMSP, and more in this issue! |
 SME eNews Sept. 19, 2019
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There’s Still Time to REGISTER for THRIVE
OCTOBER 2-3, 2019 | VAIL, CO
Research to Practice: Applied Technical Advances in the Hardrock Mining Industry The THRIVE 2019 Conference offers a unique opportunity to gain insights from subject matter experts about a host of innovative, cutting-edge technologies that are changing the paradigm in how mineral resources are found, mined and processed. Find exclusive knowledge about topics that keep you attuned to the latest industry trends and technologies, including: Luncheon Keynote Speaker Ross Bhappu, Partner, Resource Capital Funds Financing Technology and Innovation in Mining Closing Reception Keynote Speaker Steve Holmes, Mining Consultant, Tucson, AZ Technology Integration – An Operator’s Perspective   |
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| Attention SME Student Members |
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SME and the SME Foundation are offering multiple scholarships to SME student members who demonstrate a desire and passion for in a career in the minerals industry. Don’t miss your opportunity to receive 2019 Scholarships; application deadline is October 15, 2019! Questions? Contact scholarships@smenet.org. |
| Now Offering CMSP Review Course |
| We are now offering a Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential review course. Prepare for the CMSP Exam by registering for this three-day course designed to provide a high-level review of the CMSP Body of Knowledge. November 14 - 16, 2019 | Denver, CO Held at SME Headquarters  |
| IMPC Abstract Submission Deadline Sept. 30 | ||
The XXX International Mineral Processing Congress will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, October 18-22, 2020, hosted by the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM). Authors are invited to submit abstracts in the general area of mineral and metallurgical processing. The overall Congress theme is “Resilient Futures for Mineral Processing.” Abstracts aligned with this theme will be considered for one of the special technical workshops on resilience in mineral processing, but all abstracts of suitable technical merit are welcome. Submit abstracts at www.impc2020.com.
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The Minnesota Section Conference Planning committee has issued a call for presentations and is accepting abstracts for its 93rd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Section of SME and the 80th Annual Meeting of the University of Minnesota Mining Symposium. Abstracts for consideration are due November 6, 2019.
The committee will consider all abstracts covering any and all aspects of the mining/minerals industry including, but not limited to, the following topics:
Key Dates
November 6, 2019 – Abstracts for consideration are due December, 2019 – Authors notified of acceptance  |
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Do you have a child or grandchild, a neighbor or a friend who loves a challenge? Do you have a nearby school or after school program that is looking to engage students in different ways? The Minerals Education Coalition would like to help you engage K-12 students in learning, and how to demonstrate that learning, in a new way.
The grand prize is $1,000. People’s Choice is $500. Grade categories prizes are $250 each. Submissions are due January 8, 2020. Details, pointers and parent/guardian consent forms can be found at www.MoveMiningNextGen.org. |
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Mineral Project Evaluations: Due Diligence, Data, DCF, and Risk
October 8-9, 2019 Montreal Canada The course will familiarize the participant with the development, content, and form of discounted cash flow evaluations as they are used in the mineral industry for studies and projects. Register HERE. |
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November 18-20, 2019 | Miami, Florida
The 2019 Cutting Edge conference provides you with the knowledge you need to stay up-to-date on the latest trends and techniques being used today on tunneling projects throughout the world. Cutting Edge is a great opportunity to learn about the next generation of underground construction projects in North America and meet the owners building them. Visit www.ucaofsmecuttingedge.com/. |
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December 8-9, 2019 | Tucson, Arizona
Sign up to receive the latest updates for the 2019 SME Arizona Conference. The SME Arizona Conference is the leading regional conference that provides technical updates from projects in the Southwest U.S. and Mexico. Attend the Southwest-focused technical sessions, speakers and conference activities. Visit www.smearizonaconference.com/. |
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The new SME Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy Handbook has been selling like hotcakes. Robert Dunne provides a preface to this long-awaited handbook in the August Fine Grind of the Mineral & Metallurgical Processing (MPD) Division in Mining Engineering magazine. Read it at http://me.smenet.org/.
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The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has announced, along with its publishing partner Nautilus, that it will build upon its existing coalition with Lyda Hill Philanthropies by engaging the geoscience community in IF/THEN®, an initiative created and funded by Lyda Hill Philanthropies to encourage and elevate the participation of girls and women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.
The coalition is disseminating the IF/THEN® materials through the Earth Science Week 2019 Toolkit, the Earth Science Week website, the Nautilus Women in Science & Engineering channel, and the AGI/Nautilus EARTH channel, as well as additional events and online outlets. Learn more at www.americangeosciences.org. |
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SME has joined four other societies in the world’s top gold-producing countries to host the highly successful World Gold conference series and further strengthen the international gold community. SME, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM), the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM/ICM), the Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) and the China Gold Association (CGA) signed the new joint hosting agreement at the World Gold 2019 conference in Perth last week. SME will be hosting World Gold 2025 in the United States.
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Now is the best time of year to renew your membership with SME. Whether you’re looking for mining industry technical resources, news, or jobs, a membership in SME gives you access to the resources you need to stay relevant in the industry, all in one place.
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