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2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo Registration is Open
MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo registration is now open! Make your plans to connect with mining’s professionals in a vibrant exchange of information, ideas and products. Join thousands of your peers at the premier event for the mining and metallurgy industry.
Get a firsthand look at new products, comprehensive services and integrated solutions offered by our exhibitors. With more than 750 booths, our Expo provides you with the opportunity to meet more vendors than any other industry conference.
MineXchange is your opportunity to find unmatched professional development opportunities, including 6 short courses, more than 120 technical sessions and 2 symposiums. Plus:
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Expansive Exhibit Hall
SME Foundation Gala
Move Mining Competition
Truck Benefit Raffle
Networking Functions
SME Bookstore
Field Trips
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Thank you to our
Overall Conference Sponsor
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Safety Share: Adjusting to a New Time Schedule
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We return to standard time (except in Arizona) in November, and it’s worth noting that the change in light and dark patterns that affect our days are significant in terms of the body’s waking and sleeping cues. In other words, it can create a sensation much like jetlag even though you haven’t traveled. For those working rotating shifts, it can be particularly disruptive. It is normally advisable that it be treated essentially the same as jet lag… Rest, plenty of hydration, step back and re-evaluate.
Provided by Mark Savit
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List price $90 | Member $45 | SME Student Member $10
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STAND OUT FROM YOUR COMPETITION
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Join us as a sponsor of the MineXchange SME 2020 Annual Conference & Expo
and see why 80% of our sponsors come back year after year.
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Early Bird Registration is Ending
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Arizona Conference
December 8-9, 2019
Tucson Arizona
Register to attend the SME Arizona Conference
before October 30 to get the best prices
Don't miss this exceptional regional industry event where you have the chance to share experiences and identify mutual opportunities for growth for industries specific to the Southwest. Take part in the innovative regional mining conference and meet industry professionals leading the way in technology and process development.
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Challenges and Opportunities in Coal Preparation provides both a domestic and international perspective on these new technologies and includes papers from industry leaders in the United States, Australia and South Africa. Read the latest thinking from industry experts in this handy reference that will assist current and future plant engineers and designers in achieving higher efficiency and productivity.
Read the latest thinking from industry experts in this handy reference that will assist current and future plant engineers and designers in achieving higher efficiency and productivity.
Now available in the SME Store.
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Now Offering CMSP Review Course
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We are now offering a Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) credential review course. Prepare for the CMSP Exam by registering for this three-day course designed to provide a high-level review of the CMSP Body of Knowledge.
November 14 - 16, 2019 | Denver, CO
7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Daily
Held at SME Headquarters
February 21 – 23, 2020 | Phoenix, AZ
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Daily
Held at MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo
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The Minnesota Section Conference Planning Committee has issued a call for presentations and is accepting abstracts for its 93rd Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Section of SME. Abstracts for consideration are due November 6, 2019.
The committee will consider all abstracts covering any and all aspects of the mining/minerals industry including, but not limited to, the following topics:
Key Dates
November 6, 2019 – Abstracts for consideration are due
December, 2019 – Authors notified of acceptance
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Theme: Mining Matters: Stewardship, Innovation, Safety
Deadline: January 13, 2020
This year's theme is "Mining Matters: Stewardship, Innovation and Safety”. Share your best photos that exemplify these traits and show how mining matters both inside and outside the industry.
Submissions will be accepted starting Thursday, October 31st, 2019, through Monday, January 13th, 2020. All submissions must be made online using the online submission form. Each participant may submit up to three (3) images for consideration. Open to all industry members, no conference registration required.
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Help Improve the Perception of Mining
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We want you to share your concept with the world.
Move Mining is open through November 20, 2019.
Get involved with Move Mining by submitting an original, 3-minute video showcasing your idea to improve the perception of mining. Five finalists will present their concepts live at the MineXChange SME Annual Conference & Expo on February 23, 2020, where the top winning team will receive $5,000, with 2nd place prize of $3,000 and 3rd place prize of $2,000. All video and abstract submissions are due by November 20, 2019. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to move the perception of mining (and win $5000!).
We’re looking forward to seeing your ideas! Learn more about the contest at MoveMining.org.
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Read the Oct MPD Fine Grind in Mining Engineering
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A combination of environmental pressures and sustainability considerations is causing the almost 100-year old internal combustion engine to be viewed in a different light. A new wave of electric vehicles has reached the market in the past few years, and they seek to convince the public that they are a means of sustainable transport. Read all about it under “Electric Vehicles and Energy Trends” in the October MPD Fine Grind at www.me.smenet.org/.
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At the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ
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Don’t miss the SME Foundation Benefit Truck Raffle to win a 2020 GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab 4WD SLT Diesel truck with upgraded leather bucket seats (or equivalent). A special Tailgate Party drawing will be held on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at 12:45pm on the Expo floor. One lucky winner will be driving home in style, although you need not be present to win.
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Purchase your tickets online at accelevents.com/e/smeftruck, or text Raffle to 205-619-3065. Ticket price is one (1) for $30.00, or four (4) for $100.00. Buy your tickets early as there are only 5,000 tickets available.
We thank Empire CAT for generously donating the truck for the SME Foundation Benefit Truck Raffle. All proceeds raised from this raffle go to support the SME Foundation programs.
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Fox Conference Registration is Open
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We'll see you January 28, 2020 in New York City, NYDon’t miss this intensive, one-day tunneling conference tailored to busy industry professionals. The George A. Fox Conference brings it all together in one convenient place, on one day. The technical program features dedicated and timely topics related to the tunneling and underground construction industry.
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Current Trends in Mining Finance
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- save the dates -
SME's 8th Current Trends in Mining Finance ConferenceSunday, May 10 - Wednesday, May 13, 2020To be held in midtown New York City “Connecting Mining, Finance & Engineering Executives” Call for AbstractsWould you like to speak at CTMF 2020 or be a sponsor? Send your expression of interest as soon as possible with your +/- 4 sentence abstract, topic title, <110 word bio and contact details to Tim Alch, NY SME Section’s Executive Director and CTMF Conference Co-Chair, info@smeny.org or timalch@gmail.com.
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Exclusively For Your K-12th Grade Kids, Neighbors, or Students
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Enter the Move Mining Next Gen Competition.
Move Mining Next Gen is open for submissions through January 8, 2020. Get your 3-minute video about the importance of mining in as soon as possible and garner more votes toward People’s Choice. Grand prize is $1,000! For more information, go to MoveMiningNextGen.org.
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Your VIP Access Conference Pass
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DON’T MISS OUT!! Plan ahead now to receive your VIP Access Conference Pass for the 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, Arizona.
Partner with the SME Foundation in support of its essential programs and we’ll treat you like a VIP!
We’ll show our gratitude for your generous support with a VIP Access Pass that provides new exclusive benefits. All donations made during the 2019 calendar year of $1,000 or more, cumulatively, in support of any SME Foundation program qualifies.
For more VIP details visit the SMEF website. Deadline to qualify is December 31, 2019.
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Bass Metals Back for 2020 Scotch Nightcap!
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The mineral-processing rock band Bass Metals is “Bringing the Heat to the Desert” at the MPD Scotch Nightcap event during the MineXchange 2020 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Phoenix, AZ. In addition to the music, there will be scotch tasting, light snacks, desserts, cocktails, beer and margaritas!
Date: February 25, 2020
Time: 8:00-11:00 p.m. Ticket: $60
Get your tickets now when you register at: www.smeannualconference.com.
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Silent Auction Donations are Needed
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CAN YOU HELP?
Your Silent Auction Donations are Needed
for the 2020 SME FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION
February 23, 2020 – Phoenix, Arizona
We are currently accepting silent auction item donations valued over $100 to help this fundraising event be a success. All donations are tax-deductible. In addition, we invite you or your organization to make a matching contribution towards the proceeds of this annual event. As an auction contributor, donors receive recognition in the April issue of the Mining Engineering magazine. For more Silent Auction details visit the SMEF website https://smefauction.org/index.cfm.
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Oct Issue of the MME Journal is Online
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Log on to read and download for free all of the articles in the SME Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (MME) journal, including the newest October issue.You automatically get free access 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, which will take you to the Springer MME site as an SME member. To see published issues, click on “Browse Volumes & Issues” in the blue banner.
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