Read about some of the most difficult tunneling projects on the drawing board and under construction, includes: BOTH the hardbound book and the CD!

Member Price $139
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Hardbound book with hundreds of color photos illustrating underground ground control problems.

Member Price $125
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2006 Transactions Of SME, Vol. 320

Imagine all of the technical papers published by SME in 2006 bound into a single hardcover book. This 554-page reference book contains all of the technical papers published in Mining Engineering and Minerals and Metallurgical Processing throughout 2006, plus an additional 24 bonus papers (177 pages) available only in this volume. The book is fully indexed making it easy to find information on any mining topic.

Topics covered include all aspects of mining and mineral processing:

• underground coal mining,
• surface mining,
• mineral processing,
• environmental issues,
• comminution,
• health and safety issues,
• economics,
• mine design and planning,
• biotechnology,
• roof support,
• dust exposure,
• acid mine drainage,
• grinding and screening operations and
• much, much more.

At only $129 for members ($109 student members, $159 for nonmembers), this archival collection is a must reference book on every mining professional's bookshelf. Call SME Customer Service at 1-800-763-3132 or order online at www.smenet.org.

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Membership includes:

• Mining Engineering magazine, monthly to all members
• Publications, members receive a 25% discount.
• Meeting and Short Courses, members receive a $100 discount
• Miningjobs.org, members receive many features on the job site free and others at discount
• Tunneling & Underground Construction magazine, quarterly to all members
• Networking, through the online forum directory, local and national meetings, SME members are connected to a global network of industry professionals.
• Young Professional programs, including mentor program, young leaders program and many student opportunities.

We appreciate our members. Please refer SME to your colleagues and continue to strengthen the industry and your Society. For more information on membership, how to join, and benefits see:
http://www.smenet.org/membership.

Nominations due: August 15, 2007
Nominations are being accepted for the Syd S. Peng Ground Control in Mining Award. The Peng Award recognizes individuals that have demonstrated technical and scientific excellence in advancing the understanding of ground control technologies or approaches by either publication or direct applications in the mining industry. The annual award will be given to an individual or a group that: (1) has shown insight and understanding of ground control issues by developing concepts, theories or technologies that have been adopted by the mining community, or (2) has successfully implemented a ground control design or designs or practices. The award will be available to individuals/groups that have made such contributions to ground control related to coal and/or non-coal (metals, commodities, etc) or aggregate mines.

The selection committee shall consider (but not be limited by) the following criteria:

• Publication record in the field of ground control in mining.
• Acceptance of applicant's research findings by the mining industry in the form of a case study or studies.
• Demonstrated recognition of applicant by previous activities in the field of mining engineering related to ground control issues.
• Membership in SME (non SME members will be considered during the reviewing process. Once selected, he/she will be asked to join SME with the first year membership fee paid by this endowment).

Nomination is open to all. The submission is to include a written history of the nominee that includes the most significant publications or case studies, a brief write up on the major contributions of the nominee and details of the nominee's recognition by the mining industry. The nomination write up shall not exceed two pages and any information beyond the two page limit shall not be considered by the Selection Committee. The award will be presented at the annual SME meeting and consists of a framed certificate, a bronze statue and a cash stipend to be determined by the Selection Committee and the SME Foundation. SME will publish in a dedicated section on its website the entire list of recipients and their nomination letters.

Please send your nominations to Stephen C. Tadolini Pittsburgh Research Laboratory, 626 Cochrans Mill Road Pittsburgh, PA 15236, phone (412) 386-6519.

DESIGN SQUAD is more than a television show - it's engineers, families, and youth-serving organizations working together to use the show, the educational materials, and the Web site to connect kids to engineering.

With your help, DESIGN SQUAD can reach kids everywhere through events and workshops that use hands-on engineering challenges inspired by the show. To check out past episodes and find out how you can get involved, CLICK HERE.

SME Review Course for Engineers (Principles and Practice) Examination for Mining/Minerals Engineers September 22-26, 2007 St. Louis Airport Marriott St. Louis, Missouri This review course will aid individuals applying and preparing for a state mining/mineral engineering PE examination. This 5-day course will cover the following examination subject areas: Exploration, Mine Planning and Operations, Environmental and Reclamation, and Mineral Processing.

Precious Metals Processing 2007 Advances in Primary and Secondary Operations October 3-6, 2007 Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Tucson, Arizona This conference will provide a forum to update the precious metals processing and extractive industries on the latest technological advances in processing, new operations, process controls and new research efforts. Plenary speaker highlight the meeting. They include: Debra Shea, Executive Director, Montana Mining Association James Komadina, Sr., vice President, Projects and Development, Goldfields John Mudge, Newmont Mining Corporation Robert Jacobsen, Sabin Metals Other sessions include refractory Ore Processing, Precious Metals Markets/Alternative Uses, Precious Metals Refining, Regulatory Impacts and the Future Vision, Sampling and Analytical Tools for Precious Metals, Secondary Processing, Operations Design and Best Practices, New Technology and Innovation, Process Mineralogy and Precious Metals, Recovery Processes for Precious Metals, Operations and New Technology, Environmental Best Practices and Evolving Changes. Complete conference details including housing and registration will be available mid-July.

Passive Fire Protection of Underground Concrete Structures October 25, 3007 Graduate Center City University of New York, New York, NY

2007 Arizona Conference December 2-3 Hilton El Conquistador Tucson, Arizona

George A. Fox Conference January 29, 2008 Graduate Center City University of New York New York, NY

2007 SME GEM Minerals Coalition NSTA Booth

SME /GEM Minerals Coalition will coordinate a booth at these three Area Conferences. Each of these conferences will reach over 2,000 educators and professionals throughout the United States.

Midwestern Area Conference Detroit, Michigan October 18-20 Chair: Jeffery Sudderth	Western Area Conference Denver, Colorado November 8-10 Chair: Karen Jass
Southern Area Conference Birmingham, Alabama December 6-8 Chair: Nikky LaBranche

At the exhibit, teachers are exposed to the fact that minerals are essential to modern society. Mining professionals are present to distribute mineral specimens and literature and, most importantly, to engage in one-on-one conversation with teachers. A workshop is also conducted by the Women in Mining Education Foundation to teach hands-on classroom activities. Door prizes are awarded to teachers throughout the 17 hours the exhibit is open.