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Hey Tim, let me check if i can get my company to pitch in and do a sponsor. I'm also working on a campaign too for our customers in assisting them with their Denver equipment. maybe i can do a presentation on that? ------------------------------ ...

Dear All, There were two people who have expressed interest. I am re-connecting and sending this email. Please respond to this message or my e-mail at purewatermaker2@hotmail.com. Thank you all. Tim Myers ------------------------------ ...

Colorado Plateau Section members are invited: 📅 SAVE THE DATE: June 18–19, 2026 📍 Colorado Mesa University | Meyer Ballroom | Grand Junction, CO Join JOLT (Joint Organizations Leading Transition) for the 4th Annual Colorado Energy Summit - ...

I believe this post is many years old. I also don't believe you can get these license plates any more. At lease I could not when I tried a few years ago. Tim ------------------------------ Timothy Arnold 2016 SME President Sparks NV United States ...

Newmont used a devised that they developed called a ball trap. The balls and scats that escaped the ball mill would collected in a small drop box immediately after the dicsharge trunion. Water that was destined for the cyclone feed sump was injected ...

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Request: SME Utah needs local member feedback on a financial issue. Please click "Reply" and enter 1, 2, or 3 for your preferred option (see below), then click "Send". Options: 1. Raise the Professionals' meal costs to $45/$50 at the monthly ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. About a miner and author. When: Thursday May 14 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko ...

Hi All, I want to plan a meeting for the Southern Nevada SME. Let us know what value/price you are willing to pay for presentation to include dinner? If your company would like to sponsor also let us know this as well. What subjects for presentations ...

‼️Join us TONIGHT‼️The Northern Nevada SME's May meeting is tonight, May 4, 2026, at 6PM!! TICKETS HERE: https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-may/ ------------------------------ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano ...

The May meeting (Wednesday the 13th) will include officer elections for the next two years. Our Bylaws say that officers are elected by simple majority of members present at the May meeting. Nominations from the floor are allowed, so if you wish to have ...

** May 2026 Meeting REMINDER ------------------------------ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano Social Media & Events ------------------------------

‼️REMINDER‼️RSVP for the May 2026 Northern Nevada SME meeting at the link below. We will see you AT THE SILVER LEGACY, May 4th @ 6 PM!! https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-may/ ------------------------------ Thank ...

Please join the Northern Nevada SME on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6 PM at the SILVER LEGACY for our last meeting of the 25-26 School Year! Welcoming the Summer with Rob Ghiglieri of NDOM !! Join Rob for an overview of the 2025 production in ...

A reminder that online registration for the 2026 CoalProTec Conference & Exhibition co-sponsored with SME/Central Appalachian Section is next Tuesday, April 27. After the 27th will require onsite registration. CoalProTec is a 3-day event that begins ...

‼️Join us TONIGHT‼️The Northern Nevada SME's April meeting is tonight, April 13, 2026, at 6 PM! 📌 Check out the flyer below for more details, and get your tickets using the QR code or link provided. ...

Good morning everyone! We are bringing back the popular SME Pittsburgh Section Spring Seminar Series! Please view this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19vJaOFwc2eob0YltT9_Rd5pt0-0w9o7j/view?usp=sharing If you are interested in giving a ...

So, we did the research and it turns out bigger is better for energy efficiency, both in terms of primary losses for IRR and Rim Drag (even if you don't specify seals). So what is holding back adoption? What are the physical limits that cannot be exceeded ...

📢 Next Monday, join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for our April meeting @ 6PM. ⏰ Please RSVP as soon as possible at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-april/ All details in the flyer below! See you ...

The SME Minnesota Section will hold its annual business meeting on April 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in the St. Louis River Room of the DECC in Duluth, MN, at the conclusion of the SME MN Conference. The 2026 agenda and 2025 minutes are attached. ...

‼️REMINDER‼️RSVP for the April 2026 Northern Nevada SME meeting at the link below. We will see you at the Circus Circus Reno, April 13th @ 6 PM!! https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-april/ ...

Thank you for getting out another great newsletter. It appears that the Section has a bright future with the addition of new, younger officers. I am offering my assistance to the new officers in anything you need to help in running the Section. ------------------------------ ...

Another nice newsletter. thanks Ed. On another note, according to a newsletter I read before this one this morning, it is International Whisky Day. cheers. ------------------------------ John Killey Retired Sacramento CA United States ------ ...

The Spring 2026 Section newsletter is attached ------------------------------ Edward McCarthy Morgan Hill CA United States (303) 324-8248 ------------------------------

The SME leadership team will visit on Wednesday, April 8th. It's always a fun and engaging evening. Hope you can join us. https://community.smenet.org/communities/community-home/recent-community-events?communitykey=8056cae3-d8e5-4db2-a7be-5108417084a8 ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. When: Thursday April 9 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko Speaker: ...

Please join the Northern Nevada SME on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 6 PM for our monthly meeting! Jed Greenwood will discuss how mining companies increasingly utilize independent reviews of tailings storage facilities to manage risk, satisfy ...

This week in Reno, NV - There is a 3-day Short Course 3/24-26 presented by Bryan Ulrich and Caius Priscu, "A short course on Responsible Tailings Management". This course covers technical and philosophical lessons from past failures, practical examples, ...

Take advantage of the short courses offered in conjunction with the Minnesota Conference this April 14-16, 2026 in Duluth, MN, and enhance your career trajectory. Short courses are developed specifically for the minerals professional. These courses provide ...

Hi All, Welcome to a forum where you can communicate freely amongst fellow SME Automation and Robotics Committee members and officers. We look forward to your contributions to an open discussion and your continued participation with the committee ...

‼️Join us TONIGHT‼️The Northern Nevada SME's March meeting is tonight, March 16, 2026, at 6 PM! PSVP at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-march/ See you there! ------------------------------ Thank ...

Effective immedialy, our normal meeting will be held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Background: We have had a few conversations with people who would like to attend the Utah Section meetings, but have a conflict with the SW Wyoming Section meeting ...

‼️RESCHEDULED‼️Due to a venue issue, our monthly dinner meeting has been rescheduled to next Monday. Please join the Northern Nevada SME on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6 PM for our monthly meeting! RSVP now at ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) social meeting. When: Thursday March 12 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko Meeting ...

‼️NEXT MONDAY‼️ Please join the Northern Nevada SME on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6 PM for our monthly meeting! RSVP now at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-march/ ------------------------------ Thank you, Luana ...

We’re excited to share that we will begin accepting nominations starting Today, March 1st ! Details on eligibility, submission guidelines, and deadlines are located at the link below. Nominations close on April 15th. Society for Mining, ...

A reminder that the cut-off date for the early registration fee for the SME/CAS Spring Event with CoalProTec is Friday, February 27 . After February 27 the fee increases to $250. CoalProTec is scheduled for April 27-29 at the Central Bank Center ...

‼️ Reminder‼️RSVP for the March 2026 Northern Nevada SME meeting at the link below. We will see you at Circus Circus Reno on March 9th @ 6 PM!! https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-march/ Wishing you all a great ...

Hello, i am working on the rare earth processing, i got experience on processing of REEs from monazite sand and phosphate ore. @Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding that. ------------------------------ Osama Twaiq ...

Dear Section Members, I am pleased to present you with the SME Pittsburgh Section 2025 Annual Report. Please give it a read. You'll find information on what activities our section has been doing, events, and opportunities for volunteering and outreach ...

The other day one of our staunch and very active members, Vern Goglio, made a presentation to the elementary school his grandkids attend in the Nezperce School District in Idaho. Thanks to Vern and thanks to Cementation USA. Vern said: "It was ...

Please join the Northern Nevada SME on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 6 PM for our monthly meeting! Logan Billin supports Linkan's lifecycle approach to water treatment, focusing on the design, construction, and operation of treatment systems for ...

Attention all Members! We are now accepting applications for our 2026 Scholarship program! Please scan the QR code or visit https://scholarship.gilasme.org to apply! All applications are due by June 15th, and awards are limited, so apply now! Also, ...

In 2025, SME asked the Northeastern Nevada Section to submit a statement of activities. The submitted statement is attached. Thanks to all members and participants who make these events a success. In addition to making the local meetings, hopefully ...

Additional Ways to Get Involved in 2026 • If you haven't already, fill out the MPD Volunteer Interest form . • Support scholarship review and student engagement • Contribute to division programming throughout the year • View a recording of the recent ...

Happy Tuesday everyone! We are just over a week away from the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference! I would like to personally invite all of the membership interested in mineral processing or metallurgical matters to join us at the Mineral & Metallurgical ...

As a reminder, SME Utah will not meet in February 2026. However, we hope you can join us at the SME Utah / Women in Mining (WIM) Utah Gala on Saturday, February 21st (see Christy's earlier posts). Otherwise, we will see you in March. ------------------------------ ...

Awesome! I just bought my ticket:) Thank you, UT Section, for hosting this- sounds like fun😄 ------------------------------ Rachel Grimes Member Engagement Specialist SME Inc Englewood CO United States (303) 948-4247 ...

Hi, I would like to attend. Thanks ------------------------------ Tong Wang Hecla Elko NV United States (775) 778-4588 ------------------------------

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. When: Thursday February 12 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko Speakers: ...

Please join us on Monday, February 9, 2026, for our monthly Northern Nevada SME meeting! Gerhard Labuschagne will help us understand how to be automation ready in the mining industry. How to modernize vs replace, How automation delivers value, ...

SME Minnesota is now accepting nominations for the Mining Professional of the Year Award. This award honors an exceptional individual who has made a meaningful impact on Minnesota's mining industry through their expertise, leadership, and dedication. ...

Registration is open for the upcoming CoalProTec/SME-CAS event scheduled for April 27-29 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, Kentucky. CoalProTec is a 3-day event that begins with a coal prep maintenance workshop (Monday only), followed by ...

Good afternoon Northern Nevada SME community The monthly meeting will now be held on January 27th, not January 26th as previously planned Date: January 27th 2026 Where Circus Circus - Mandalay Room (no change) When Happy hour from 6pm ...

Hello Ralph .. what is the going rate for a sponsorship session at Dreez? We may be a suitable option for the March or April event. Thanks, john ------------------------------ John Metzger Fishers IN United States (317)516-9255 -------------- ...

Hello everyone, I hope everyone is staying warm and having a wonderful new year! Our first SME meeting of 2026 will be Thursday February 12th in St. Louis. This meeting will be focused on health and safety in the mining industry ...

The maintenance program depicts the interaction of the total plant/mining population as the request or identify work and classify it to determine the best reaction. Then, they plan, schedule, assigned, control and measure the resulting work. Finally they ...

Please join us on Monday, January 26, 2026, for our Northern Nevada SME Monthly Dr Carl Nesbitt is presenting on Nevada's copper opportunities! https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-january/ CMD Design ...

Submit an Abstract Before February 1 Geologists: Abstract submissions for the 61st Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals (FGIM) are open! The meeting is in Charlottesville, VA, from April ...

The Coal and Energy Division of SME funds dozens of scholarships for college students pursuing careers in the Coal Industry. You can contribute to the effort by donating an item to the silent auction at the SME Annual Conference. The Auction ...

Dear members, In attempting to post the invitation for the January meeting, we have encountered technical difficulties with the event management system. The registration allows you to complete the first three phases, but after you are supposed to proceed ...

Good day: Please consider this query for participation with and support of the Northeastern Nevada Section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Inc., which is a 501(c)(3) corporation supporting the mining industry, including providing ...

Good morning! Hopefully you had an enjoyable and meaningful holiday season! This is the last call to request a ticket or tickets to SME's Championship Lodge Suite for the upcoming UMD Bulldogs Men's Hockey game, January 10th at 6:00 PM at Amsoil Arena ...

For additional Information, reach out to us at tiri.info@aamonitoring.net 13175169255 ------------------------------ John Metzger Fishers IN United States (317)516-9255 ------------------------------

Hello Section members, and a Happy New Year to all of you, and good wishes to families and friends. We are discussing with Phibion and EcoVap, two innovators in the "Tailings Tech Sector," about collaborating on a 1-day meet, 1-day site visit to a local ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. When: Thursday January 8 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko Speaker: ...

Hello all, SME will be sponsoring MN members to the MineXchange 2026 SME Annual Conference and Expo in Salt Lake City February 22 - 26, 2026. If you are interested, please fill out the attached application and return it to mnsectionsme@gmail.com ...

Please find attached the December Section Newsletter compiled by our President, Edward McCarthy (perfmin17@gmail.com) Feel free to leave any comments and thoughts. ------------------------------ Christopher Johnson Redwood City CA United ...

Hello MN SME Section Members and Friends, As we head into the new year, we have two fantastic opportunities to gather, celebrate, and enjoy some great Minnesota winter activities together! UMD Bulldogs Hockey Game - REMINDER TO SIGN UP! Don't ...

🌟 Reminder: Save the Date for the SME & WIM UT Gala! 🌟 - When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - Where: Natural History Museum of Utah - Attire: Black Tie Please join us for an elegant evening celebrating Utah’s mining community at one ...

Date : December 20, 2025 (Saturday) Time : 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Venue : Virtual https://atlantageologicalsociety.org/pg-study-group-2/ To join meeting via zoom click here . Subject ...

Get credit for your work! Do you have outreach activities in mind? Do you need more volunteers, or other support? Please let us know this holiday break so we can prepare with you for 2026!

Commenting in hopes that some of our Pittsburgh "workhorses" catching up on SME over the holiday break will see this post, and provide some experience or recommendation...

Commenting to "bump" this to the top of our Pittsburgh page!

📢 Next Monday, join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for our Christmas Party @ 6PM. ⏰ Please RSVP as soon as possible at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-december/ All details in the flyer below! ...

Hi Sky, I don't think I am the right expert for this case. Hopefully someone else reading has more applicable experience in this matter. But I have done some expert witness work. I will send you an email. We can catch up and bounce around some ...

Hi all, Thanks for everyone that came to the last section meeting and watched our presentation on Walter W. Johnson dredges. We had a great time with the presentation and ensuing discussion. As I mentioned at the end, we are currently in litigation ...

This month's meeting is going to be a great one. We'll hear from Paul Schmall about tunneling and underground construction. Invite your friends, including the civil engineers in your life. https://community.smenet.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=7f684947-dfa9-451e-89de-019adbc49e38&CommunityKey=8056cae3-d8e5-4db2-a7be-5108417084a8&Home=%2fcommunities%2fcommunity-home%2frecent-community-events ...

Colorado companies, please consider the following opportunity to have a free booth and the Adams County High School Apprenticeship and Employment Fair! Adams County High School Apprenticeship and Employment Fair REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! "Due ...

Please join us on Monday, December 15, 2025, for our Northern Nevada SME Christmas Party! Silent Auction • Festive Games • Best Dressed • Student Prizes • More ⏰ Please RSVP before next Monday, December 8th, so we can better ...

Please join us on Monday, December 15, 2025, for our Northern Nevada SME Christmas Party! Silent Auction • Festive Games • Best Dressed • Student Prizes • More 📌 Please RSVP using the QR code or link provided. ...

Hello CO SME Section members, We hope you can join the Colorado mining community for a Holiday Lunch! 2025 St. Barbara’s Day Holiday Lunch December 4, 2025 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Eddie Merlot’s 10110 E Dry Creek Rd, Englewood, CO 80112 Ticket Price: ...

Good day. The December 5, 2025 SME NENV Christmas Dinner Date is around the corner. Host a table. Donate a Silent Auction item. Please plan on joining friends and colleagues for a social evening to support the scholarship program across the ...

Hi NorCal SME Section. Gentle reminder, please complete the NorCal Section Survey at your earliest convenience. https://forms.gle/1q97H868qFZpGphn8 Thanks to those that have already completed it. Contact me if you have issues accessing it. ...

Hello everyone, This is a personal post, with no relation to my roles within SME, or Flottweg. As some of you may know, my background in mining is somewhat "black sheep", which I'm proud of. Coming into the industry in my late twenties, with a background ...

Hello, To any company who has provided funding in support of SME Pittsburgh, please review the current sponsor page linked below to ensure that you are represented. If not, please message me at BenyoGlobalMining@gmail.com or reply privately to this ...

Hi yinz, Help us give you credit, and build up some support for your upcoming mining-related events. Do you have outreach or event plans relating to Mining in the SME-Pittsburgh Section region? Please respond in this discussion post with the details, ...

‼️ Reminder‼️Join Northern Nevada SME tonight @ 6 PM. Details below! ⏰ Register now at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-november/ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano Social Media & Events ...

Hi NorCal SME members, Please consider completing the short survey. It should take less than 5 minutes. This is specific to the NorCal SME Section, to give direction to the Section Committee. https://forms.gle/1q97H868qFZpGphn8 Google ...

Thanks to all who came out ... there is quite an age spread in the workforce, and SME section. Heavier at the top and bottom .. with a very lean middle... We encourage the middle and newcomers .. some on the sites only 12 weeks .... to engage and share ...

‼️ SAVE THE DATE‼️The Northern Nevada SME is hosting a Christmas Party on December 15th, 2025, at the Circus Circus Reno. Silent Auction ➡️ Calling for donations! Contact us for donation pickup: nnevsme@gmail.com More details ...

📢 Next Monday, join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for our next meeting @ 6PM. 📌 Check out the flyer below for more details, and please RSVP using the QR code or link provided. ...

All Having given the required two-week notice for our election, I hereby open voting for: Rachel Boz Gibson for Secretary and Stephen Benyo as a member of Board of Directors. Please response to me here privately on the community or email me at 1960bja@gmail.com ...

The Minnesota Section is still looking for volunteers to help with the National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Conference November 13-15, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. We will be handing out rock and mineral boxes showcasing ...

Good day. Attached are Christmas Dinner Date documents for the SME NENV (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration, Northeastern Nevada Section) annual event. Please plan on sponsoring and/or joining friends and colleagues for a social evening to ...

Paul I'll echo the comment maintenance is not "a stand-alone" activity. I once offered some sage advice to a newly appointed process maintenance superintendent. For long range maintenance planning and budgeting, pay attention to the geologist ...

I am pleased that over 883 members of SME have downloaded the entire seminar, examined, reviewed and downloaded multiple files. Most submitted valuable, meaningful comments. One stands out: "How do we best utilize the Seminar?" Most active mining operations ...

I am pleased that over 883 members of SME have downloaded the entire seminar, examined, reviewed and downloaded multiple files. Most submitted valuable, meaningful comments. One stands out: "How do we best utilize the Seminar?" Most active mining operations ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. When: Thursday November 13 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko Speaker: ...