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August 8,2019

By Gregg Tiedeman posted 08-13-2020 04:36 PM

  
P.E. Review Course, Webinars, and more in this issue!


 
SME eNews August 8, 2019
  
In this issue:

 

P.E. Exam

Safety Share

Upcoming Webinars

THRIVE 2019

Cutting Edge

Emerging Leaders Alliance

Mining Hall of Fame

SMEF Golf Benefit

SME Young Leaders

New Beneficiation Book!

CMSP

MME Journal

Congratulations!!

ESS:M&R4

MPD Fine Grind

DRIFT Mining Software

Industry Headlines
Prepare the Right Way
 
Set yourself up for success when you take the popular
SME P.E. Review Course.

Join our expert instructors Sept. 14-18, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri at the P.E. Review Course for a 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. Its purpose is to provide an overall review of the subjects covered in the test. You should be familiar and comfortable with the fundamentals of geology, engineering and chemistry/metallurgy to get the most out of this review/preparation

College professors from Pennsylvania State University, University of British Columbia, West Virginia University and Colorado School of Mines will teach this mining/mineral processing professional engineer review course.
 
Find out more and register online at

www.smepereviewcourse.com/
 
 

 

 
 
Safety Share: Lightning Safety
 
 
Thousands of people are killed or injured around the world every year from lightning strikes. When working outdoors be sure to have a plan whenever you hear the roll of thunder. The sound of thunder is your best indication that lightning is close enough to strike you. When outside, your first reaction should be to stop what you are doing and get everyone into a safe shelter. Even though threating clouds may appear to be far away, lighting has been known to travel 10 miles before it strikes. Safe shelters include substantial buildings (ones that are enclosed and grounded) or fully enclosed metal vehicles. If a safe shelter is not available avoid high grounds, tall metal objects (e.g., drill rigs, power polls, or cell towers), bodies of water and tall isolated trees.
Provided by Mike York, SRK Consulting
 
 
 
Upcoming Webinars
List price $90 | Member $45 | SME Student Member $10
 
Grasberg Final Wall Slope Optimization
Allen Kinney, Drill & Blasting QA/QC, 
Freeport-McMoRan
Thursday, 8/22/2019, 2:00 - 3:00 pm MT
 
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 SRP Inc
Thursday, 9/19/2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM MT
THRIVE 2019
 
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.

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. Visit www.smethrive.com/.

 
 


Sponsorship Opportunities Available!
Connect with top-industry executives at THRIVE
Save the Date for Cutting Edge

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.

For more information visit www.ucaofsmecuttingedge.com/

 
 
 
Emerging Leaders Alliance
The 12th Annual Emerging Leaders Alliance is a partnership among leading engineering and science-based organizations that provides high quality leadership training. The mission of the partnership is to provide an interdisciplinary training for select professionals, promoting the development of leaders in addressing the needs of people in the 21st century.
 
Who should attend: SME members between the ages of 25-35
When: November 3-6, 2019
Where: The Westin Tysons Corner, Falls Church, VA

Registration for the training is provided by SME for seven SME members. For more information on ELA Training, visit http://emergingleadersalliance.org/.
If you are interested in attending, please contact Mona Vandervoort at
vandervoort@smenet.org by August 15, 2019.
 
 
32nd Annual National Mining Hall of Fame
Induction Banquet
 
Celebrate our country's rich mining heritage and the men and women who champion the discovery, development, and processing of our nation's natural resources. The Hall of Fame recognizes past and present outstanding contributions to the minerals and mining industry. Join us for this industry-wide celebration honoring the 2019 inductees and The Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award recipient.

Join us in the Pinnacle Club of the Grand Hyatt Denver on Saturday, Sept. 14 for the cocktail reception, seated dinner, ceremony, & after-party. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm. Visit www.MiningHallofFame.org for details and tickets.
 
 Museum main building, Leadville, CO
 
 
 
 
 
SMEF Benefit Golf Tournament
Make plans to join us for the

SME Foundation Benefit Golf Tournament
Saturday, September 7, 2019

Gold Canyon Golf Resort & Spa
Gold Canyon, AZ
 
 
Enjoy spectacular golf courses at Gold Canyon Golf Resort, while raising money for the valuable education, outreach and professional development programs supported by the SME Foundation.

For player information click here.

For information about sponsorship opportunities click here.
 
 
 
Become an SME Young Leader
 
The SME Young Leaders are accepting applications for the class of 2020. Each year, energetic young professionals who have demonstrated leadership abilities and the desire to become more involved with SME are selected as members of the YLC. Members of the YLC serve a term of four years, and work with other members of the committee to develop key components of the SME and the YLC. Application to the YLC is open to all members of SME who are thirty-five years of age or younger.

For more information and to apply visit: www.smenet.org/membership/groups/young-leaders-committee
NEW Beneficiation of Phosphates Compilation
Now Available
When you purchase Beneficiation of Phosphates: Sustainability, Critical Materials, Smart Processes, receive Beneficiation of Phosphates: Comprehensive Extraction for FREE, a $125 value. This compilation from the 2018 Beneficiation of Phosphates Conference includes insights from dozens of internationally-respected experts on key breakthroughs that will shape the industry in the years ahead. Learn from the best and the brightest in the industry.

Stay current with what you need to know in the phosphate industry. Buy your copy today in the SME Store. Print, eBook and bundle available.
 
 
 
Upcoming CMSP Exam Dates
 
 
 
The August issue of the Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration
journal is online!
Log on to read and download for free all of the articles in the SME Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) journal, including the newest August issue – a free electronic subscription comes automatically with your SME membership. Just follow these three steps: (1) Go to www.smenet.org/login. Sign in with your email address and password. (2) Hover your mouse over “Publications and Resources” in the top banner. Click on “Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) Journal” in the pull-down menu. (3) Scroll down and click on the “Read the MME Journal Online” button. To see published issues, click on “Browse Volumes & Issues” in the blue banner.
 
 
 
SME Congratulates Presidential Awardee
NIOSH Scientist and SME Member Emily Haas recently was awarded the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). NIOSH News reports that PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to outstanding scientists and engineers who are beginning their independent research careers and show exceptional promise for leadership in science and technology.

Photo right: Emily receives her award from Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
 
 
 
ESS:M&R4
Engineering Solutions for Sustainability:
Materials and Resources 4 Toward a Circular Economy

14-16 October 2019 • The Westin Indianapolis • Indianapolis, IN, USA

This two-day program will be a platform where engineering societies as well as global organizations with a stake in the world's future can shape perspectives on the challenges that we face today to help navigate sustainable pathways to solve them. The focus of this conference will be the exchange of innovative circular economy solutions that contribute to competitive advantages. For more information visit www.aist.org/conference-expositions/engineering-solutions-for-sustainability.
 
 
Read the July MPD Fine Grind in Mining Engineering
The Nevada MPD subsection will be holding its inaugural meeting in October at the Eldorado Resort in Reno, NV. John Mansanti, 2017 SME President, will be giving the keynote address. Read all about it in the July Fine Grind at http://me.smenet.org/.
 
 
NIOSH Releases DRIFT Mining Software Update
The NIOSH Mining Program has launched an updated version of the DRIFT software to improve blast designs in mines. Using any of the nine blast damage models in the program, engineers can develop precise blast designs that reduce the risk of post-blast ground falls, which are a serious threat to the safety of miners.
 
 
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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