August 22, 2019

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.

While the conference is oriented towards metal/nonmetal mining, these technologies have direct relevance to other sectors in the mining industry, including coal, industrial minerals and aggregates, as well as underground construction and tunneling. Highlights include:

Luncheon Keynote Speaker | Ross Bhappu,
Partner, Head of Private Equity Funds,
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

Exclusive Content: THRIVE is the only industry conference solely focused on innovations advancing mining. Learn from technical programming unlike any other in the industry and get hands-on with unique off-site technical excursions.
Growth and Success: Help ensure the future growth and success of your career and organization by staying attuned to the latest industry trends and technologies.
Real Value. Measurable ROI: Attending the THRIVE Conference provides you with the opportunity to take away valuable ideas and insight that can be put into practice at your organization, keeping you ahead of the competition.

Sponsorship Opportunities Are Available!
Connect with top-industry executives at THRIVE.

Safety Share: Tick Bites/Outdoor Hazards

With field work and vacations ongoing, please be aware of the precautions to avoid tick bites, which can result in diseases. Different types of ticks can be found throughout the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the brown dog tick can be encountered in nearly every neck of the woods in the continental U.S. Some species and some life stages of ticks are so small that they can be difficult to see. A complete list of practical tips for avoiding tick bites during and after working in the field can be found at the CDC website, www.cdc.gov.

Provided by Steven Gardner, 2015 SME President

Upcoming Webinars

List price $90 | Member $45 | SME Student Member $10

The Infamous Legacy of Upstream Tailings Dams Matthew Fuller, Tierra Group International Ltd. Tuesday, 9/3/2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT	A New Rapid Brine Release Extraction Method A New Rapid Brine Release Extraction Method in Support of Lithium Brine Resource Estimation Michael Milczarek, Tzung-mow (Mike) Yao, Murray Brooker & Dan Weber Tuesday, 9/10/2019, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MT
Understanding and Influencing Workers’ Behavior Behavior Science 101: Understanding and Influencing Workers’ Behavior for Safety Lori Gusta, Vice President, Predictive Safety Thursday, 9/19/2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT	A Bench Height Study at Merian: Theory and Practice Arja Jewbali & Brian Haverland, Newmont Mining Corp Wed., 10/9/2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT

Cutting Edge Registration is Open

Make plans to attend the November 18-20, 2019 Cutting Edge Conference in 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/.

Attention SME Student Members

Now is the time to prepare your applications for SME scholarships! The application season begins September 1^st. Start gathering your current transcripts, resume, references from university faculty, references from industry professionals, a short essay describing your interest in a career in the industry and other appropriate documents. Guidelines for SME Scholarships are not identical and must be read individually for specific criteria: www.smenet.org/students/grants-scholarships . Scroll down to view the entire list.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

UCA of SME Awards Nominations Open Soon

Nominations will be accepted for UCA of SME Division Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Educator Award, Outstanding Individual Award, and Project of the Year. Nomination forms will be accepted September 1 through October 31, 2019.

Lifetime Achievement
Outstanding Educator
Outstanding Individual
Project of the Year

SMEF Golf Tournament Rescheduled

Dear Friends, the scheduled September Benefit Golf Tournament has been postponed. We look forward to inviting you to a special SME Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament next year. We promise a spectacular golf course for your enjoyment, while raising money for the valuable education, outreach and professional development programs supported by the SME Foundation.

Upcoming CMSP Exam Dates

P.E. Review Course

Join our expert instructors Sept. 14-18, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri at the P.E. Review Course for a five-day deep dive into the P.E. Examination subject areas, including exploration, mine planning and operations, environmental and reclamation, and mineral processing. This review course aids individuals preparing for the mining/mineral processing professional engineer examination.

Find out more and register online at www.smepereviewcourse.com/

Nominate a Distinguished Member for 2021

The SME Distinguished Member Award is awarded to members of 15 years or more. A candidate must have demonstrated significant and sustained contributions to the minerals industry and to SME.

The nomination period closes December 8, 2019 for the Class of 2021. For more information and to submit your nomination, click here.

SME Arizona Conference

Save the Date | December 8-9, 2019 | Tucson, AZ

Sign up to receive the latest updates for the 2019 SME Arizona Conference. The 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, learn from speakers and conference activities. Visit www.smearizonaconference.com/

SME Career Center

* Post your Resume * Apply for Jobs * Career Coaching * Resume Writing * Job Alerts * Reference Checking * Career Learning Center*

One of the benefits of your SME membership is access to the SME Career Center. Find your next career here! Visit https://miningjobs.smenet.org/ to see the entire array of career services options available to SME members.

Visit Latest Industry Headlines for Daily News

The Latest Industry Headlines features daily news updates. Mining Engineering Online provides complete access to the magazine archives and the Metal Prices ticker.

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