Protocols and process are key to keeping mines, business and schools on track with re-opening
As many of us begin to venture back into work places and schools after months of working from home and living under quarantine, there is some natural trepidation and anxiousness about what the new normal will look like. To help ease the transition, whether it’s today or in the coming months, we have turned to Dr. Emily Haas for her professional advice.
Back in April, Dr. Haas and CDR Marie A. Perio, MD, presented a webinar for SME in which they discussed the precautions that those working in the nation’s mines should be taking to stay safe from COVID-19 and what the perceptions of workers were at the time. That was near the start of the pandemic and while it seems like so much has changed in the world, much of the guidance given then remains in place. But what else can be done now…
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Meet the Man Responsible for Developing a Lunar Drill
Madan Singh has been a member of SME since 1958. As an immigrant to the U.S. in 1956, Madan was able to start a company from a one-person operation to one with 50 employees and operate it for 30 years consulting for industry and government.
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Video Campaign Shares Why SMEF Programs Make a Difference
Thank you for giving to the SME Foundation this summer. If you missed our emails about how your donations make a difference, we invite you to watch three short video stories and hear why the SME Foundation programs are important to SME members. Pictured is Pat Jacomet, MEC Committee Chair.
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Don't Miss the Merit Badge Watch Party August 11
Help Scouts in your community earn the Mining in Society merit badge. Join the MEC Watch Party Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1:00-2:00 pm MDT for counselor training and live Q&A. Pictured is Colin Tinder.
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Slurry Pump Selection Based on Particle Size | Free Webinar
August 25, 2:00-3:00 pm MDT. You will learn about the influence of slurry particle size on component wear in making your slurry pump selection. One in the series of SME webinars sponsored by Weir Minerals.
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Stay Current With The Proceedings from ICGCM 2020
Find all of the latest industry research gathered from the conference in the International Conference on Ground Control in Mining 2020 Proceedings eBook, available NOW for instant download. Order your copy today and stay current.
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Environmental Division Coffee Break
Join SME Environmental Division Chair, Leslie M. Watson and SME Staff Liaison Jackie Dorr on Wednesday, August 12, 9:00 am MDT to meet and greet with fellow Division members and just to chat with others! Feel free to join with your morning coffee or tea! Watch for other division opportunities like this in the coming months.
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Get Noticed. Sponsor an SME Webinar Series!
Launching a product? Promoting thought leadership? Drive qualified leads and showcase your brand in partnership with SME's robust webinar program! Sponsor a webinar series, including a 60-minute webinar with your content, free to all. Contact sponsorships@smenet.org for more information today!
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Register for the P.E. Review Course
Prepare the right way! This review course will aid individuals preparing for the mining/mineral processing professional engineer examination. The SME P.E. Review Course will be an in-person event with appropriate social distancing and personal safety practices. Register to ensure your spot in the course, as capacity is limited due to social distancing restrictions. The Review Course will be held Sept. 12-16 in Denver, CO.
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Take the Next Step in your Mine Safety Career
Earn your Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential and become a part of the exclusive group dedicated to high level mine safety and health. The CMSP Review Course will be held Sept. 17-19 at SME Headquarters in Denver, CO. This three-day in-person and virtual course is designed to provide a high-level review of the CMSP Body of Knowledge. You will be able to attend remotely or in person.
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ESG Toolkit Committee Asks for Your Input
SME is considering developing an online Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Toolkit that will provide annotated links to examples of successful technical approaches used to achieve ESG goals. Please help us by taking a few minutes to take the anonymous survey about your ESG needs and how SME can provide technical resources to help you achieve your goals.
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Don't miss these exciting events!
MEC "WATCH PARTY"
Video on the Mining in Society merit badge
8/11/2020, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM MDT
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION COFFEE BREAK
With Division Chair Leslie Watson
8/12/2020, 9:00 - 10:00 am MDT
SLURRY PUMP SELECTION BASED ON PARTICLE SIZE
Hosted by Weir Minerals
8/25/2020, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT
RISK AND RISK MANAGEMENT IN UNDERGROUND PROJECTS
Presented by Connor Langford, P.Eng., Ph.D., Principal Engineer, Mott MacDonald
Hosted by the UCA Young Members
8/19/2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MDT
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