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Inaugural Fred C. Bond Award presented at MINEXCHANGE 2025
The Comminution technical program at the MINECHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo opened with a special 30-minute lecture by…
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Pennsylvania Anthracite Section helped BSA Scouts earn Mining in Society merit badge
SME’s Pennsylvania Anthracite Section helped 119 BSA Scouts earn the Mining in Society (MIS) merit badge on May 17, 2025,…
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Mining highlighted at the 2025 West Virginia University Merit Badge University
For the sixth year, the West Virginia University (WVU) Mining Engineering Department and its SME student chapter sponsored the Scouting…
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Environmental Division scholarships open for applications in September
The Environmental Division of SME annually awards scholarships to promising students who have chosen the field of mining and the…
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SMEF thanks SME local sections for continued generous support from their fundraising efforts
SME local sections often host annual events to raise scholarship funds for students pursuing degrees related to mining. At times,…
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“Check the box” and help support SMEF
As an SME member, you belong to a dedicated community working to move the mining industry forward. Your membership unlocks…
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School counselors learn about jobs in the mining and minerals industry
From July 12-14, SME attended the 2025 American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in Long Beach, CA. The conference…
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David R. Shaddrick, 1942–2025
David R. Shaddrick passed away in the early morning hours of July 18, 2025, after fighting an aggressive type of…
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Influential Women in Mining: Denise Johnson’s Story
Mining has historically been one of the most male-dominated industries in the world. From underground operations to executive boardrooms, the…
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2025 SME Academic Career Development Grant and Ph.D. Fellowship Recipients Announced
For a 10th year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will award grants andfellowships to tenure-track professors and…
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