| Many Thanks for your Support! |
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2019 was a great year for the SME Foundation and we could not have done it without you! Our volunteers, donors and supporters are the heart of what we do! Your time, talent and treasure keeps MEC, the Ph.D. and Career Development Grants and our other programs successful. Thank you and we look forward to working with you in 2020!
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Vote for People’s Choice for
Move Mining Next Gen Now! |
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Vote for your favorite student entry in Move Mining Next Gen for students in grades K-12 at www.MoveMiningNextGen.org through January 22, 2020.
Deadline for entries is today, January 8, at midnight MST.
Thank You Official Sponsor Nelson Brothers.
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| Follow the Great Debate |
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Welcome to the Great Debate, where, in the pages of Mining Engineering, the age-old question of which is the most important sector to the mining industry will finally be answered.
Read the introductory column now at https://me.smenet.org/greatDebate/ and be sure to show your support for your favorite sector by donating to the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, at bit.ly/Gr8Deb8 to make your vote count.
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STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION
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Take The Next Step In Your Mine Safety Career
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The Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential indicates to your peers and prospective employers that you have a command of a body of knowledge that has been demonstrated through documented experience, rigorous testing and a dedication to elevating best practices. Take the CMSP exam or attend the CMSP Review Course and help raise the bar of professionalism in Mine Safety and Health!
Visit www.smecmsp.org to learn how you can become a Certified Mine Safety Professional!
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The SME Foundation Works for You!
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The SME Foundation is the source of funding for outreach programs for K-12 science classroom education, scholarships for students to study various mining engineering and geology fields, and programs to inform the public about the importance of mining in their everyday lives.
SMEF fulfills its mission by supporting projects that disseminate mining/mineral information and technology worldwide; encourage professional development; educate children, teachers, and the public about the significant role that the minerals industry plays in their everyday lives; build consensus for a strong, environmentally sound minerals industry in the United States and the world; and support of college-level students and programs meeting industry demands for engineers and researchers in the future.
The SME Foundation events help raise funds for dozens of programs.
You can support your Foundation in many ways, including:
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Benefit Golf Tourney
March 28, 2020
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2020 Annual Gala Dinner
February 23, 2020
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Win Your Ride!
Limited Tickets
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H&S Division at MineXchange
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On Monday, Feb. 24, the Health & Safety Division will also host the 5th Annual 5K Fun Run and Walk sponsored by Rio Tinto and Predictive Compliance at Papago Park. This year, the run will take place on the Papago Park Fitness Trail, an enjoyable, multi-use trail that navigates the western portion of Papago Park.
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MPD Student Poster Contest: Enter by Jan 31 Deadline!
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Calling all students! Enter your poster for a chance to win $125-$1,000!
The 11th annual Mineral & Metallurgical Processing (MPD) Student Poster Contest will be held Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020, during the MineXChange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ. This is an excellent opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students to present their research in a fun environment and to network with industry professionals. All participants (main author) will receive a complimentary ticket to the MPD Lunch and a minimum of $125 each. Placing participants will receive $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, and $200 for 3rd-7th for graduates, and $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd, and $250 for 3rd for undergraduates.
This year’s Chair of the MPD Student Poster Contest Committee is Caelen Anderson and the Vice Chair is Aaron Noble. To enter, please submit your one-page abstract to SMEMPDPosters@smenet.org by January 31. For more information and to download the abstract template, go to www.smenet.org/students/student-competitions/mpd-division-student-poster-competition
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2020 Environmental Division Student Poster Contest
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The Environmental Division would like to welcome both graduate and undergraduate students from all our SME Student Chapters and a diversity of universities to participate in our Student Poster Contest at the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ. The Environmental Division is requesting that one-page abstracts be submitted by Jan. 31, 2020 to Barbara Nielsen (bnielsen@fmi.com). At the annual conference, students will be visited by a panel of judges selected from industry and the Environmental Division leadership. The student poster session provides an excellent opportunity for student interaction with professionals to talk about their work and possibly even future career opportunities. The prizes are $1,000 for 1st place, $500 for 2nd place and $250 for 3rd place. All students participating in the poster session will be provided a complimentary ticket to the luncheon and the opportunity to learn more about the Environmental Division. For abstract and poster format information, please visit www.smenet.org/students/student-competitions/environmental-division-(ed)-student-poster-contest
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Join the MPD during the MineXchange 2020 Annual Conference & Expo! Mark your calendar for these MPD activities during the MineXchange 2020 Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ:
Sunday, Feb 23, 2-3 pm
MPD Unit Committee Meeting: Have a say in next year’s technical sessions! The unit committees for the 2021 technical sessions are formed at this meeting.
Monday, Feb 24, 2-4:30 pm
MPD Awards Plenary Session: Come and hear these popular talks by the Gaudin, Richards and Wadsworth award winners as they dispense anecdotes and advice from lifetimes of experience.
Tuesday, Feb 25, 8-11 pm
Scotch Nightcap: Bringing the Heat to the Desert, the Bass Metals rock band is back with live music! There will be margaritas this year in addition to scotch, beer, food and more.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 8-11:45 am
MPD Student Poster Contest: Mingle with the next generation of mineral processors and metallurgists. Check out their posters and ask questions. Prepare them for their future careers in our industry.
Wednesday, Feb 26, 12-1:45 pm
MPD Lunch: Don’t miss Dave Hammond’s talk on “US Rare Earths in 2020: Misconceptions, Dreams and Realities”!
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| Early Bird Savings, and more in this issue! |
SME eNews January 8, 2020
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Don’t Wait –
Early Bird Savings Ends January 13
Explore and Connect at the MineXchange 2020
SME Annual Conference & Expo
As the venue for the leading exchange of technical information in the mining and mineral industry, discover the cutting-edge information you need in three jam-packed days.
LEARN
You'll find unmatched professional development opportunities, including 6 short courses and over 120 technical sessions and two symposia at MineXchange. Explore the technical program and start planning your schedule today. Our two specialty symposia feature Mine Tailings: Perspectives for a Changing World and Managing Gangue Minerals.
NETWORK
Connect with friends and colleagues at events like division luncheons and the SMEF Gala. Other conference favorites include the Health & Safety 5K, the MoveMining Live Competition and MPD Scotch Nightcap. Be sure to purchase tickets early, many events sellout.
EXPO
Get a firsthand look at new products, comprehensive services and integrated solutions - all from industry vendors who understand your needs. Don't miss the excitement of the Expo floor with new events like the traveling technical session and SMEF Truck Raffle Tailgate Party.
Hurry! Early bird savings ends January 13th.
Book hotel reservations through the SME block and save even more!
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| Safety Share: Stay Safe Working in Cold This Winter! |
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The National Institutes for Occupational Safety & Health tells us that winter is here and that means it is time to take precautions to make sure you stay safe and healthy while working in the cold or cold environments. Follow NIOSH on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest information, all winter long!
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| Upcoming Webinar |
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COST: $45 Member | $90 Non-member | $10 SME Student Member
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| Move Mining Finalists Announced |
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The five Move Mining finalist teams have been chosen! These teams will present their concepts live on stage from 2-4 pm MST on Sunday February 23 during the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ before a panel of judges. MEC would like to congratulate the finalist teams:
Team “A New Mining View”—SME Student Chapter UPC Peru
Team “Jump for Jump Kits”—SME Northern Minnesota Section
Team “Let’s MINE Mountaineers!”—West Virginia University Student Chapter
Team “MIG”—SME Medellin Student Chapter, Colombia [People’s Choice voting winner]
Team “Wonder Mine”—SME ESPOL Student Chapter Ecuador
At the end of the competition, one team will win the $5,000 grand prize, and two others will win $3,000 and $2,000 for the second- and third-place prizes. To get to know these teams and learn more about their concepts, visit www.MoveMining.org. Thank You Official sponsor Komatsu.
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| Did you renew your membership for 2020? |
If you didn’t renew your SME membership for 2020, you’re missing out on great benefits like Mining Engineering and Tunneling & Underground Construction magazines, free online access to Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration journal, unlimited access to OneMine.org or OneTunnel.org, and member discounts on technical resources, books and conferences.
Your membership is an investment in your professional development and the industry, and gives you access to the information and people to help you move your career forward. Don’t miss out – renew online now!
If you need assistance, please contact customer service at cs@smenet.org, or call 303-948-4200.
We look forward to your continued membership with SME!
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