SME Meetings and Events  

Through its annual, topical, and regional meetings, SME provides opportunities for the critical exchange of information that enhances the professional and the industry. These programs are designed for and by the men and women who work to advance mineral science.

Upcoming Meetings

Please select a meeting below for more information.

	Meeting / Event	Start Date	End Date	Venue
	George A. Fox Conference	Jan. 27, 2009	Jan. 27, 2009	Graduate Center City University of New York 365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016
	2009 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit & CMA 111th National Western Mining Conference	Feb. 22, 2009	Feb. 25, 2009	Colorado Convention Center 700 14th Street Denver Denver, CO 80202
	International Symposium Orebody Modelling and Strategic Mine Planning: Old and new dimensions in a changing world	Mar. 16, 2009	Mar. 18, 2009	Hyatt Regency Perth Perth, WAS AUSTRALIA
	Mineral Processing Division Meeting (MPD)	Apr. 30, 2009	May. 2, 2009	Broadmoor Hotel 1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906
	Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC)	Jun. 14, 2009	Jun. 17, 2009	Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, NV 89109
	Engineering Solutions for Sustainability: Materials and Resources	Jul. 22, 2009	Jul. 24, 2009	Ecole Polytechnique Federale De Lausanne LAUSANNE SWITZERLAND
	Mineral Processing Plant Design 2009	Sep. 30, 2009	Oct. 3, 2009	Loews Ventana Canyon Resort 7000 N. Resort Road Tucson, AZ 85750
	100 Years of Mining Research (in conjunction with 2010 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit)	Feb. 21, 2010	Feb. 24, 2010	Phoenix Convention Center 100 N 3rd Street Phoenix, AZ 85004
	2010 North American Tunneling Conference	Jun. 19, 2010	Jun. 23, 2010	Marriott Waterfront Hotel 1401 SW Naito Parkway Portland, OR 97201
	International Conference on Hoisting and Haulage	Sep. 12, 2010	Sep. 15, 2010	Mirage Hotel 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109
	Dreyer Conference	Oct. 10, 2010	Oct. 12, 2010	Westin Chicago River North 320 North Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60654

Recent Meetings

	Meeting / Event	Start Date	End Date	Venue
	2008 Arizona Conference	Dec. 7, 2008	Dec. 8, 2008	Hilton El Conquistador 10000 N. Oracle Rd. Tucson, AZ 85704
	Theory & Practice of Sampling of Particulate Materials	Oct. 30, 2008	Oct. 31, 2008	Department of Mining & Materials Engineering McGill Univ.-Frank Dawson Adams Building, Rm 126 3450 University Street Montreal, Quebec CANADA
	Theory & Practice of Sampling of Particulate Materials	Oct. 27, 2008	Oct. 29, 2008	Department of Mining & Materials Engineering McGill Univ.-Frank Dawson Adams Building, Rm 126 3450 University Street Montreal, Quebec CANADA
	Geostatistical Mineral Resource/Ore Reserve Estimation	Sep. 15, 2008	Sep. 19, 2008	Department of Mining & Materials Engineering McGill Univ.-Frank Dawson Adams Building, Rm 126 3450 University Street Montreal, Quebec CANADA
	Professional Engineer Examination 2008	Sep. 6, 2008	Sep. 10, 2008	Doubletree Hotel Denver 3203 Quebec Street Denver, CO 80207
	Hydrometallurgy Conference	Aug. 17, 2008	Aug. 21, 2008	JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa 5350 East Marriott Dr. Phoenix, AZ 85054
	Mine Ventilation Symposium	Jun. 9, 2008	Jun. 11, 2008	John Ascuaga’s Nugget Casino Resort Reno, Nevada
	North American Tunneling Conference	Jun. 8, 2008	Jun. 11, 2008	Hyatt Regency San Francisco 5 Embarcadero Center San Francisco, CA 94111
	ITA-CET Launching Seminar	May. 20, 2008	May. 20, 2008	Conference Room of The Politecnio TORINO ITALY
	Symposium On Shotcrete	May. 5, 2008	May. 6, 2008	Hilton Newark Penn Station Gateway Center/Raymond Blvd. Newark, NJ 07102
	2008 SME Annual Meeting & Exhibit	Feb. 24, 2008	Feb. 27, 2008	Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, Utah
	George A. Fox Conference	Jan. 29, 2008	Jan. 29, 2008	Graduate Center City University of New York 365 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10016