Penn-Anthracite SME Section

The Penn-Anthracite Section is a legally constituted unit of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc., encompassing a specific geographical area. Our members are given the opportunity to network with their peers and hear valuable presentations through our activities.

About Penn-Anthracite Section:

• The American Institute of Mining Engineers was founded in 1871 at a meeting at the Wyoming Valley Hotel on South River Street in Wilkes-Barre.
• On February 17, 1914, the Pennsylvania Anthracite Section became the 10th local chapter of AIME.
• The Section continues to this day as a vibrant group in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Membership in SME is the experience of belonging to a community of mineral professionals and is a visible symbol of pride in the science and technology that engineering professionals bring to the world.
• Joining SME is one of the most important decisions you can make to enhance your career and add to your profession.