Annually on the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s (SME) MINEXCHANGE annual gathering, a various array of specialists from academia and past come collectively to ship a technical program that includes the newest information on all fronts of mining.
Now, occasion organisers are asking specialists to affix this prestigious group of thought leaders by submitting a 100-word summary on-line (deadline August 1, 2025).
Areas of curiosity embrace bulk materials dealing with, coal and vitality, environmental, geology, valuation, tailings, variety and inclusion, well being and security, industrial minerals and aggregates, mineral and metallurgical processing, exploration and underground development. Nevertheless, the committee will contemplate abstracts protecting any/all points of the mining and minerals {industry}, the organisers say.
MINEXCHANGE 2026 can even embrace the “Resilient Vitality in Mining – Balancing Custom and Transformation Symposium”. The symposium goals to harmonise the longstanding traditions of mining with the crucial want for sustainable practices and renewable vitality sources, SME says.
The organisers defined: “By exploring methods for carbon emission reductions, vitality transition and the mixing of renewable energy options, members will have interaction in constructive discussions to pave the best way for a extra sustainable vitality panorama. We’re soliciting abstracts for displays centered on navigating the complexities of custom and transition to satisfy the necessities for environmental, social and governance reporting.”
Tara Davis, SME Content material Growth and Program Director, added: “Presenting at a MINEXCHANGE technical session earns authors vital consideration and respect amongst the mining group at giant, whereas additionally enriching our collective information of greatest practices. We encourage you to submit an summary and turn out to be a key contributor to our industry-leading program.”
MINEXCHANGE 2026 will happen from February 22-25, 2026, on the Salt Palace Conference Middle in Salt Lake Metropolis, Utah. Worldwide Mining is a media sponsor of the occasion. For extra data, go to smeannualconference.org.
