I’m happy to invite you to our next Black Hills Section of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy, & Exploration (SME) Social and Presentation
When: Wednesday, January 21st, 2026
Where: Pete Lien & Sons, Inc. Greatest Asset Training Facility (3401 Universal Dr, Rapid City, SD 57702)
Time: Social: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Meal: 6:30 PM
Presentations: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meeting: 8:00 PM
Cost: $25 per person - Student meals free!
Meal: Provided by PL&S
Speakers: Jeff Harris, Executive Director of Mining and Mineral Processing with Pete Lien & Sons, Inc, will speak and Dr. Rudrajit Mitra, Associate Professor, Syd & Felicia Peng Professor in Mining Engineering will provide an update on the Mining Hub at SD Mines
Your payment includes the meal and support to the organization and scholarships.
Spouses and non-members are welcome to attend.
No cost to students.
Please bring a check or cash to the event.
Contact us if you would like to be a yearly sponsor of student participation, scholarships and public outreach!
FOR RESERVATIONS: RSVP by Wednesday, January 14th to Blackhillssme@gmail.com.
*For questions/comments: Call or Email Melanie Bond, PE - BH Section SME Secretary; 605.580.0454; melanie@bondmineralseng.com