The Environmental Division of SME provides a means for cooperation and communication among professionals in the minerals industry engaged in all aspects of the physical environment as they relate to the mining industry, including:
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Promotes safe and environmentally sound mining practices.
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Provides a forum for the exchange of technical information, publishing technical papers, organizing technical meetings and programs.
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Encourages and promotes education on any subject related to these phases of the mining industry.
- 2026 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2025 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2024 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2023 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2022 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2021 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2019 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2018 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2017 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
- 2016 - Environmental Division Annual Meeting Minutes
Environmental Division Annual Luncheon & Silent Auction
This event is a fantastic opportunity for division members to network while supporting the Environmental Division scholarships.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
Click here to view the photos on SME's Flickr page
Student Poster Contest
Students have the opportunity to show off their work and a chance to put cash in their pockets to further their education.
Environmental Division Scholarships
Environmental Division Committees
Volunteer Questions
Do you have questions about getting involved? Contact volunteer@smenet.org for more information about how you can share your passions with the industry.
Environmental Division Committees
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| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamile Casasbuenas Cabezas | Member | 6/15/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Amar Patel | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Genevieve Sutton | Secretary | 3/1/2026 | |
| Heather Halderman | Vice Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Nina Astillero | Program Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamile Casasbuenas Cabezas | Member | 6/15/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Amar Patel | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Genevieve Sutton | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Heather Halderman | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Nina Astillero | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Omar Smith | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamile Casasbuenas Cabezas | Program Planning Chair | 6/15/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Amar Patel | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Genevieve Sutton | Secretary-Treasurer | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Heather Halderman | Vice Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Nina Astillero | Program Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Omar Smith | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Laura Nelson | SME Staff | 2/12/2024 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Patel | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Irene Montero | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lea Vecchiarelli | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Omar Smith | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Milan Calendine | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annelia Tinklenberg | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Genevieve Sutton | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Stephen Bogart | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Amar Patel | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Heather Halderman | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lisa Gonzales | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Nina Astillero | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Omar Smith | Chair | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Thatcher | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/29/2028 |
| Irene Montero | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/29/2028 |
| Joel Landry Mba Takam | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/29/2028 |
| Daniel Torres | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Elham Rahimi | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Mackenzie Best | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Wologo | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Mackenzie Best | Vice Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Patrick Williamson | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Denise Levitan | Member | 4/4/2025 | |
| Laura Nelson | SME Staff | 3/1/2024 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamile Casasbuenas Cabezas | Member | 6/15/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Amar Patel | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Genevieve Sutton | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Heather Halderman | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Nina Astillero | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Omar Smith | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |