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September 10, 2020

By Gregg Tiedeman posted 09-28-2020 12:50 PM

  

How to Get Involved in Local Sections and Student Chapters.

As an SME member, have you ever wanted to get involved on a more local level? If so, consider joining a current SME Section or possibly starting one. With some 46 Professional Sections and 78 Student Chapters already in place both nationally and internationally, they are a great additional resource, outlet and way to engage with other SME members with similar industry interests.


Industry News

Rio Tinto’s Kennecott copper mine near Salt Lake City, UT recently became the first copper producer to be awarded the Copper Mark, the copper industry’s new independently assessed responsible production program. To win the recognition from the International Copper Association, Kennecott has demonstrated it meets more than 30 criteria for responsible environmental, social and governance practices.

Featured Headlines:
Permafrost results in $20 million water costs for Red Dog Mine.
Codelco moves forward with automation plans.
European Union announces action plan for critical raw materials.


59 Years and Counting... Meet Mike Korb

Take a trip through memory lane with Mike Korb, industry member, AIME member, and SME member since 1961.

Learn how the industry has changed in the past six decades, as well as Mike's hopes for the future of the industry in the decade to come.


Make the Move to Virtual with MINEXCHANGE

MINEXCHANGE 2021, the SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 123rd National Western Mining Conference, moves to a virtual format March 1 - 5, 2021. Be inspired and support important industry causes through your participation.




 


AIME Oral History Program Series

Barbara A. Filas: Following in Her Dad’s Footsteps.

In this video, Past SME President Tim Arnold interviews Past SME President Barb Filas. This is part one of a two-part video where they discuss Barb’s background in mining.


Nominate a Grad Student for a Thesis Writing Award

The Raja V. and Geetha V. Ramani Graduate Students Award was established to provide graduate students pursuing an MS or PhD degree support for their thesis writing. Deadline to apply is 10/15/20. Learn more about qualifications today!


Now Open:
Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen


Be sure to help elevate the perception of our industry by participating in the all-virtual international Move Mining competition or by encouraging children to submit entries in Move Mining Next Gen.


THRIVE VIRTUAL
Save the Date | October 20-21, 2020


Financing Exploration, Feasibility, Construction and Closure Keys to Success, Navigating a Way Forward. Join the THRIVE two-day virtual event and uncover new opportunities extract value and navigate the renewed market environment following the COVID-19 disruption. Mark your calendar and be prepared to THRIVE.


Enhance Your Leadership Skills During Emerging Leaders Week

SME and UCA Young Leaders and associate members are invited to register for FREE leadership skills training September 21-25. Emerging Leaders Week offers five one-hour sessions that will equip you with the skills to be more effective as a leader. Email Mona vandervoort@smenet.org with questions.


2020 SME Arizona Conference

The 2020 SME Arizona Conference scheduled for December 6-7, 2020 in Tucson has been cancelled. While we understand and share your disappointment at this news, the current climate surrounding the pandemic made this the best course of action. We are a resilient community and will bounce back strong in 2021! Make plans to reconnect with your colleagues personally at the 2021 SME Arizona Conference, December 3-5, 2021 in Tucson.
 

 


Sept.
2020

Join us for these exciting events!

FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR GRINDING CIRCUIT WITH DRY HPGR AND CLASSIFICATION: SPONSORED BY WEIR MINERALS
Presented by Tim Lundquist, Weir Minerals and Adam Alan, Dolese Brothers
9/15/2020 | 10:00 - 11:00 am MDT

FREE WEBINAR FROM STANTEC: CERRO VERDE MINE TAILINGS STORAGE FACILITY
Presented by James Obermeyer, Senior Vice President, Stantec
9/22/2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm MDT

THE SAGA OF A FRAC SAND MINE IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Presented by Michelle Lee, Senior Geologist, Westward Environmental Inc.
9/24/2020 | 2:00 - 3:00 pm MDT

PETITION FOR MODIFICATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE BALANCE OF SAFETY
Presented by: R. Henry Moore (Hank), Attorney at Law, Fisher & Phillips LLP
9/30/2020 | 10:00 - 11:00 am MDT

 


BONUS WEBINAR FROM NIOSH

Marijuana and Driving: How to Keep Your Fleet Safe

Presented by John Howard, MD, NIOSH Director, and Natalie Hartenbaum, MD, President and CMO, OccuMedix
9/16/2020 | 1:00 - 2:30 pm Eastern Time
Free NIOSH Webinar - Registration is Open


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