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‼️ 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: ...

📢 Don't forget to join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for our next meeting on November 17th, 2025 @ 6PM. Details here: https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-november/ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano Social Media & ...

Greetings NEN Section Members. Asset Assurance Monitoring at 575 12th St, Elko, NV, 89801 -- welcomes interest from mining and consulting firms, or interested professionals across the Mining, Environment, Land Use Planning, Survey, Education, and Natural ...

A total of 883 members of five SME Communities downloaded my entire Seminar or viewed and copied selected lessons for their utilization. Despite requests for comments, none were submitted. Your comments are intended to encourage remote mining operations, ...

Given the required two weeks-notice for our election, I am announcing an election to be held on November 12. The nominating committee nominated Rachel Boz Gibson for Secretary and Stephen Benyon for a BoD seat. The BoD endorsed these nominations at our ...

Hi NorCal SME Section, Please find attached a Section Newsletter compiled by our Program Chair, Edward McCarthy (perfmin17@gmail.com) Feel free to leave any comments and thoughts. ------------------------------ Christopher Johnson Redwood City ...

Hi Northern California SME Section, Please join us for a long overdue Section meeting via Microsoft Teams. Wednesday, November 5 th , at 4pm PT. We strongly encourage and welcome Northern California SME Section members to attend, as there ...

Please join us on Monday, November 17, 2025, for our monthly Northern Nevada SME meeting! Ed Macha will explore how integrating commissioning early in project design transforms mechanical completion into true operational readiness and how ...

The Colorado Mining Association, in partnership with the Denver Gold Group and SME, will host the 2025 St. Barbara’s Day Holiday Lunch on December 4, 2025 at Eddie Merlot’s in Englewood, CO — honoring the incredible career of Dave Kanagy, SME Executive ...

Our November 13 Dinner meeting is coming soon! Please join us. See attached flyer for more info and how to RSVP! ------------------------------ Daniel Palo Vice President and Senior Process Engineer Barr Engineering Co Murrieta CA United States (218)966-9893 ...

Please join us TONIGHT @ 6PM for our monthly Northern Nevada SME meeting! Larry Radford, P.E., has over 40 years of experience in leadership and operations in the mining industry. He will be presenting "Miner-to-Miner: Mark Twain," sharing ...

The National Science Teacher Association (NSTA) National Conference will be held November 12-15, 2025 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. SME's Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) has a long-standing presence at NSTA conferences around the country, ...

Wednesday we welcomed George Bee, CEO of US Gold Corp, to our October meeting. George provided observations on gold price and the market, an overview of US Gold Corp, and an update on the CK Gold Project. We had a notable turnout. All in all, it was ...

Update - FMI Safford also has 4 slots available, bringing the total to 8! Disregard. ------------------------------ Matthew Valderrama-Svee     Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration, Gila Valley Section Chapter Secretary 318-518-1378 ...

Members! Sundt has asked for our support in filling their 4 slots on the Sundt team for the Scholarship Golf tournament at Mt. Graham Golf Club this Saturday, 10/18! if you are interested in coming to golf and not already sponsored, please reach ...

Sign us up! We will be there. Patti and Bob Schafer ------------------------------ Robert Schafer Salt Lake City UT United States (801)608-8188 ------------------------------

⏰ Next Monday @ 6PM, join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for "Miner-to-Miner: Mark Twain." Details below: https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-october/#tribe-tickets__tickets-form Thank you, Luana Quintiliano ...

🌟 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 of the ...

Next Wednesday evening, George Bee with US Gold Corp will provide an update on the CK Gold Project in Wyoming. All are welcome. I hope you can make it. https://community.smenet.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=b541f261-ad25-4291-8472-0199c5bba466&CommunityKey=8056cae3-d8e5-4db2-a7be-5108417084a8&Home=%2fevents%2fevent-description ...

📢 Don't forget to join the Northern Nevada SME Chapter for our next meeting on October 20th, 2025 @ 6PM. Details here: https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-october/ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano Social Media & ...

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

‼️ Reminder‼️The next Northern Nevada SME meeting is on Monday, October 20th @ 6 PM. ⏰ Register now at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-october/ Thank you, Luana Quintiliano Social Media & Events ...

Join the U of U Mining Department alumni, current students and staff for their alumni & friends homecoming tailgate on Saturday 10/25! When: October 25, 2025 Where: The Rock Garden @ William Browning Building; 135 South 1460 East, SLC, UT Time: ...

Good afternoon, Jesus, My name is Itzel Ramirez, a sophomore in the Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department at UTEP and current president for the SME Student Chapter at UTEP. My email is iaramirez11@miners.utep.edu Dr. Bradley is currently ...

This Mine Maintenance Management Seminar was created and made available to all SME members to help them assess the status of mining maintenance management in their mining and mineral processing operations. The Gold Standard of maintenance is ...

Why did this 95-year old, 50-year SME member of SME make it available to SME? To provide mine managers and supporting department managers opportunity to verify the effectiveness of their Mining Maintenance Management Programs. ------------------------------ ...

Reposted from CUG Website: https://coalusersgroup.org/page/CUGAwards CUG Innovative Initiative Awards Turn Your Workplace Innovation Into Industry Recognition Are you a coal related industry worker that has contributed to increased safety ...

Why was this 95 year old, 50 year member of SME motivated to create this Seminar and make it available to SME? Answer: It was needed. Comment: It helps no one unless shared with those it can help. ------------------------------ ...

Hello everyone, We are excited to announce that we are going to be holding our first official general meeting since the last 5 years! Could you please share a good email address to send you all the official meeting invite? Thank you! ------------------------------ ...

Please join us on Monday, October 20, 2025, for our monthly Northern Nevada SME meeting! Larry Radford, P.E., has over 40 years of experience in leadership and operations in the mining industry. He will be presenting "Miner-to-Miner: Mark ...

Join us tonight @ 6 PM for the Northern Nevada SME September Meeting ✅ 📍 Circus Circus Mandalay B Room Students attend at no cost! Register now at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-september/ CMD ...

‼️ Reminder‼️ The first Northern Nevada SME meeting of the 2025/26 term is next Monday @ 6 PM. ⏰ Register now at https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-september/ CMD Design Blueprint ...

Good day, Please join us for a Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration – Northeastern Nevada Section (SME-NENV) technical meeting. When: Thursday September 11 th , 6-8 PM Where: Dreez – 405 Silver Street, Elko ...

Hello all, The first Northern Nevada SME meeting of the 2025/26 term is just around the corner! Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025. Mark E. Smith, P.E., P.Eng., a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in heap leaching ...

📢 Exciting News from SME Northern Nevada Chapter! As we kick off a new term, I'm thrilled to reintroduce the new officers for the SME Northern Nevada Chapter. For those who attended the last meeting in May, you'll remember the enthusiastic ...

We need a couple of more judges for the Mining Competition at Park City Miner's Day (Labor Day). It's a fun event and the judges have a front-row seat. Last year they even gave us official "Judges" ballcaps! Judges need to arrive by about 11:30 for ...

This is a repost of Christy's call for volunteers to staff the mining information booth. This is a great opportunity to inform a wider audience of the importance of mining, you won't have to be in the booth for very long, and Park City's Miner's Day is ...

Some mine/plant managers run a "Tight-Ship" with maintenance. Others may simply declare, "I'm for good PM". Unfortunately, the Mine Managers Forum Community has no mine/plant manager members. But the question still deserves an answer! ------------------------------ ...

Hi All - We're looking for volunteers to help support a booth for WIM UT and SME UT at Park City's Miner's Day. Event Details: Date: Monday, 9/1 Time: 11:00a-4:30pm (you do not have to volunteer for the entire time) Where: City Park, ...