Division Functions
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SME Divisions represent all aspects of the mining and metallurgy industry. Participate in a division event at MINEXHANGE and find a conference within a conference.
COAL & ENERGY DIVISION FUNCTIONS
COAL & ENERGY DIVISION LUNCH
Tuesday, March 1 | Noon – 1:45 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom E/G
Speaker: Dr. Steve Schafrick, University of Kentucky
"Innovations in Mining: A Bi-Directional Stream"
Every year many new technologies are adapted from other industries and applied to mining operations to make mines safer and more productive. Communication, Automation, Big Data, are typical examples of such technologies and have been major technical topics or themes of the SME Annual Meeting.
However, the shift to “externally” produced innovation imported to mining should not overshadow the “internally” developed technologies by the mining sector, for example in areas such as ventilation, explosives, and mineral processing, which can, in turn, be exported and benefit other industries.
This presentation will discuss mining-developed technologies that are successfully adapted for use in other Kentucky industries. This technology exchange is an important component in highlighting the importance of pursuing “internal” R&D and leveraging our own innovations in other sectors. In addition, broadening the scope of mining research also can build a positive image for the mining industry.
Title Sponsor: Burns & McDonnell
Supporting Sponsors: UpKeep and Rosebud Mining
The Division will present awards for:
C&E Distinguished Service Award
Edward F. Zeglen Jr.
Howard N. Eavenson Award
Michael A. Trevits
J.W. Woomer Young Engineer Award
Matthew R. Gray
C&E Division Past Chair
Ryan M. Murray
Robert M. Stefanko Best Paper Award
Wm. Randolph Reed
Scott S. Klima
Andrew Mazzella
Garron Ross
Gary Roberts
Joe DeLuzio
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION FUNCTIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION SILENT AUCTION
Tuesday, March 1 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Salt Palace Convention Center - SME Resource Center, Exhibit Hall Booth 2029
Sponsored by Golder a member of WSP and ARCADIS
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION LUNCH
Tuesday, March 1 | Noon – 1:30 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom A/C
Speaker: Stephanie E. Mills, Senior Geologist, Utah Geological Survey
"Keeping Up with Critical Minerals: Implications and Opportunities in a New Era of Mining"
Title Sponsors: AECOM, Foth Infrastructure & Environment, LLC
Supporting Sponsors: Montgomery & Associates and Golder a member of WSP
The Division will present awards for:
Environmental Distinguished Service Award
Patrick T. Williamson
SME/AIME Environmental Stewardship Distinguished Service Award
Kimberly F. Morrison
Environmental Division Past Chair Award
Andrea K. Martin
HEALTH & SAFETY DIVISION FUNCTIONS
6TH ANNUAL SME HEALTH & SAFETY DIVISION 5K RUN
Monday, Feb. 28 | 6:00 am - 8:00 am | $35 per Ticket
Liberty Park
(meet at Salt Palace Convention Center 252 for departure)
Title Sponsor: Rio Tinto
Supporting Sponsor: Predictive Compliance
HEALTH & SAFETY DIVISION BREAKFAST
Tuesday, March 1 | 7:30 am – 9:00 am | $45 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center 150 G
Sponsored by: Rio Tinto
Speaker:
Hugh Thatcher, Chief Counsel, United States, Rio Tinto
Mining’s Social License in an ESG World: Why Environmental, Social and Governance Programs are Here to Stay and How Health and Safety Can Both Anchor and Elevate an ESG Program
The Division will present awards for:
Health & Safety: Research and Educational Excellence Award
Kirk Haley McDaniel
Health & Safety: Individual Excellence
George W. Luxbacher
Health & Safety Division Past Chair
Ali Lashgari
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS & AGGREGATES DIVISION FUNCTIONS
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS & AGGREGATES DIVISION LUNCH
Tuesday, March 1 | Noon – 1:45 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom F/H
Supporting Sponsors: Boart Longyear and Pray & Company
The Division will present awards for:
A. Frank Alsobrook Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Vishal Gupta
Robert W. Piekarz Award
Aggregates - Nathan D. Manser
Industrial Minerals - Riddhika Jain
Outstanding Young Scientist Award
Swadhin Saurabh
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Past Chair Award
Kathryn F. Kosloski
MINERAL & METALLURGICAL PROCESSING DIVISION FUNCTIONS
MINERAL & METALLURGICAL PROCESSING DIVISION AWARDS
PLENARY SESSION
Monday, Feb. 28 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom D
Antoine M. Gaudin Award | Lecturer: James E. Gebhardt
Title: TBD
Robert H. Richards Award | Lecturer: Kathleen A. Altman
Title: TBD
Milton E. Wadsworth Award |Lecturer: Matthew I. Jeffrey
Title: TBD
Sponsored by: FLSmidth
MPD SCOTCH NIGHTCAP
Tuesday, March 1 | 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek Grand G-J
Executive Sponsor: Weir Minerals
Title Sponsors: Molycop, SNC-Lavalin and Unified Purchasing Group (UPG)
Supporting Sponsors: Bechtel, Derrick Corporation, Solvay, Polydeck, Geopyörä Breakage Test and Millcreek Engineering
MINERAL & METALLURGICAL PROCESSING DIVISION LUNCH
Wednesday, March 2 | Noon – 1:45 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom A/C
Title Sponsor: M3 Engineering, Newmont Malozemoff Technical Facility and Flottweg Separation Technology, Inc.
Supporting Sponsors: FLSmidth, Molycop, Unified Purchasing Group (UPG), and Pray & Company
Speaker: Corale L. Brierley, Brierley Consultancy LLC
“Prepping for Success on the Leach Pad”
The Division will present awards for:
Antoine M. Gaudin Award
James E. Gebhardt
Arthur F. Taggart Award
Vivek Kashyap
Patrick R. Taylor
Milton E. Wadsworth Award
Matthew I. Jeffrey
Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Outstanding Young Engineer
Michael Spicher
“Mill Gentleman of Distinction”
Garland Davis
MPD STUDENT POSTER CONTEST
Wednesday, March 2 | 8:00 am – Noon
Salt Palace Convention Center North Ballroom Foyer
The poster entries are displayed in the lobby outside the ballroom before the Mineral & Metallurgical Processing Division Lunch, and the students are available to answer questions. The winners are announced during the lunch.
MINING & EXPLORATION DIVISION FUNCTIONS
MINING & EXPLORATION DIVISION LUNCH AND SILENT AUCTION
Wednesday, March 2 | Noon – 2:00 pm | $60 per ticket
Salt Palace Convention Center Grand Ballroom F/H
Title Sponsors: Dassault Systems, Hecla, SRK Consulting, Cementation USA Inc. and RESPEC
Supporting Sponsors: UpKeep, SSR Mining Marigold Mine and Golder a member of WSP
The Division will present awards for:
Mining & Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award
Camille Prenn
Ben F. Dickerson III Award
George Sturgis
Daniel C. Jackling Award
Keith G. Wallace Jr.
Outstanding Young Professional Award
Isabel F. Barton
Robert M. Peele Memorial Award
Mingliang Tang
Program Area Manager – Geosciences
Emily R. Rose
Program Area Manager – Operations
Jordan M. Anderson
Program Area Manager – Innovations & Technologies
Amanda Davis
Program Area Manager – Management
Grace Wilson
Miner of the Year Award
Vern Goglio
Mining & Exploration Division Past Chair Award
Matt Blattman
William L. Saunders Gold Medal
Joseph Dick
Rock Mechanics Award
Peter K. Kaiser
Harry M. Parker Excellence Award
Clayton V. Deutsch
WAAIME DIVISION FUNCTIONS
WAAIME DIVISION STUDENT RECEPTION
Monday, Feb. 28 | 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Hilton Salt Lake City Center Canyons