Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME)

SME's National office will be closed on November 28 & 29, 2024 to allow staff to spend time with their families. SME staff wish you a happy Thanksgiving!

Chosen for their connection to the regional industry, insight and ability to connect with our audience through regional specific topics, our speakers are sure to expand your horizons and provide insight and knowledge that you can use in your day-to-day operations. Register now to join Christopher Hatton and Cory Stevens: smeaz.org #AZConference2024 #Geology #Minerals #Mining #RareEarths #Copper

The rapid growth in electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence and cloud computing is outpacing clean energy deployment, leading to increased reliance on fossil fuels like natural gas and coal in many regions. In the U.S., where a third of the world's data centers operate, utilities are building new gas plants and delaying fossil-fuel plant retirements to meet this demand. How can the US continue toward global decarbonization while still meeting the energy demands of the tech industry? Read more online: https://lnkd.in/gRKG_bYQ #Mining #Engineering #climatechange #AI #cloudcomputing #cleanenergy #energytransition

The 2025 SME Media Contest, "Mining for the Future: Innovation in Action," remains open for submissions through January 8, 2025! Leverage the power of visual media, win prizes, and illustrate the innovations that are reshaping the industry, improving safety, and reducing environmental impact. Submit now: https://bit.ly/2VuNQSY #SMEMediaContest2025 #Innovation #Mining

New mining industry job opportunity: Quantum Research Scientists - University of Georgia, Department of Physics & Astronomy - , GA https://lnkd.in/gJmcSPCW

Looking to elevate your career? Need to find a job within the Mining Industry? Post your resume for free on the SME Career Center to connect your talent with opportunity. Start here: miningjobs.smenet.org #mining #Jobs #Engineering

FGIM is an international meeting of geologists and mining professionals interested in industrial minerals. Taking place this May 13-15, 2025 in Salt Lake City, UT, the focus of this year’s Forum will be Utah and the US Southwest. Speakers interested in participating, contribute to the industry by submitting an abstract here: smefgim.org #FGIM60 #Geology #Mining #IndustrialMinerals

Rylan Spencer and myComply bring a fresh, safety-centered approach to mining, pushing for innovations that prioritize well-being alongside productivity. Rylan's message? “Safety first, not just getting ore out of the ground.” Hear his story: https://bit.ly/4foUDF1 #WhyISME

Put your creativity and the evolution of the industry on display by participating in the 2025 SME Media Contest "Mining for the Future: Innovation in Action." By entering, you are eligible for prizes including cash, free membership and SME-branded swag. Learn more & submit your media now: https://bit.ly/2VuNQSY #SMEmediaContest2025 #Innovation #Mining

Uranium prices rose after Russia, the world's largest supplier of enriched uranium, temporarily restricted exports to the U.S., in response to a U.S. ban on Russian uranium imports. Russia historically supplies 35 percent of U.S. nuclear fuel and holds 44 percent of global enrichment capacity. How might Russia's restrictions on uranium exports and the U.S.'s limited domestic uranium enrichment capacity impact the nation's ability to achieve its clean energy goals? Read more online: https://bit.ly/4eBn6X2 #Mining #Engineering #Energy #EnergyTransition