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May 21, 2020

By Gregg Tiedeman posted 08-13-2020 05:20 PM

  

A Bittersweet Time for Graduates in the Time of COVID-19.

Whether it’s high school, undergraduate or graduate school — this year’s class of COVID-19 is facing the loss of ceremonies and gatherings with friends and family. Schools have gallantly scrambled to create virtual commencements, but being able to mark the momentous occasion while surrounded with loved ones is irreplaceable.

And what then remains is the more lasting and practical concern of heading into a workforce that is rife with hurdles for job seekers across countless industries.

To put a name and a face to this challenging situation in our industry, we are featuring one member’s story and how he’s facing his future with a combination of optimism and pragmatism that is both impressive and hopeful. Read Himesh Patel’s story here.

New Gold Mining Company worth about $4 Billion
SSR Mining Inc. announced plans to purchase Alacer Gold in an all-stock deal worth $1.7 billion. The combined companies will be headquartered in Denver, CO and it is expected to create a gold mining company worth about $4 billion. It was one of a number of mergers taking place in the gold sector.

In other news:
Chilean Institute of Mining Engineers joins Global Minerals Professional Alliance. 
Carmakers urged to invest. 
Mergers in gold sector heat up despite challenges from COVID-19. 
MINExpo postponed until 2021. 

NATWeek: A Virtual Experience
Tunneling professionals can learn and connect at NATWeek, a week-long, online conference June 8-12, 2020. NATWeek is designed to feature many of the much-anticipated technical speakers previously scheduled for NAT, as well as additional panel discussions and a virtual trade show.

Honor excellence. Celebrate legends. Reward mentors.
It’s time to share some good news – and you can help. SME Award nominations are open. Who will you honor?

Submit your nomination by June 1, 2020 and recognize an innovator, mentor or leader with an SME award. Award recipients are the difference makers in SME and the industry.

NEW & FREE Professional Development Resource
Enrich your knowledge base with professional development videos from past SME Annual Conference & Expo sessions! Easily access a selection of short courses, technical sessions and keynote speakers chosen to enhance your subject expertise.

OneMine.org User Survey
OneMine.org is your online global mining and minerals library containing more than 139,000 documents relevant to the mining and tunneling industries. We invite you to complete a short survey providing your input and suggestions for improvement.

SME Webinar Sponsorship Opportunity
Looking to stay ahead of your competition, raise your brand awareness and engage with your stakeholders digitally? Sponsor a series of thematic-based SME webinars AND hold your own 60-minute webinar.

Contact sponsorships@smenet.org to learn more.

Swing into Fall with a Day of Golf
Ready to get out of your house and on to the golf course? Well we have just the opportunity for you---Join the SME Foundation in Phoenix on October 2nd for a day of golf, networking, operator competition and FUN! We are almost full--SIGN UP TODAY!

May-June
2020

Join us for these exciting events!

From Mine to Mill: What you need to know about PFAS
Ward Swanson, Vice President, Senior Environmental Scientist, Barr Engineering Co.
5/28/2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

Digital Evolution – Case Studies re: Successfully Addressing Unique Challenges of the Mining Industry
Debra T. Johnson, CEO, Eco-Edge, LLC / ECOmplete, LLC
6/2/2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

Design, Development, Construction and Commissioning of the Stillwater Mine's Blitz Sand Backfill Plant
Bracken V. Spencer, PE, PMP
6/22/2020, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

Insights into the Relationships among the Roof, Rib, Floor and Pillars of Underground Coal Mines
Ted M. Klemetti, Research Mining Engineer, Ground Control Branch, NIOSH
6/30/2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM MT

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