The Mining & Exploration Division provides a means for cooperation and communication among professionals engaged in the mining of metals, research, specialized aspects of mining, and exploration technologies.
The M&E Division advances these industry segments by:
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Promoting and publishing papers,
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Organizing meetings and programs, and
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Encouraging education on subjects related to the mining and exploration of metals.
Mining & Exploration Division Annual Luncheon
This event is a fantastic opportunity for division members to network while supporting the Mining & Exploration Division scholarships.
Many thanks to our generous sponsors!
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Mining & Exploration Division Bylaws
Mining & Exploration Division Brochure
Mining & Exploration Division Handbook
Mining & Exploration Division Meeting Minutes
2024 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2023 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2020 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2019 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2018 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2016 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
2015 Mining & Exploration Division Annual Meeting Minutes
Mining & Exploration Division Committees
The Howard L. Hartman Award, established in 1989, recognizes distinguished contributions in practice, teaching or research in the field of underground ventilation engineering.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arunkumar Rai, MS MBA | Co-Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2026 |
| Arash Habibi | Co-Chair | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mr Craig Stewart, B.S.M.E | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
| Mr J. Daniel Stinnette, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
| Dr. Karoly C. Kocsis, Ph.D. | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
| Heather N. Dougherty, PE, PHD | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2027 |
The Dickerson Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lia Walker | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Kevin Martindale | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
| Thomas L. Dyer | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
| Dean R. Gehring | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Jordan M. Anderson | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
The Jackling Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2020 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
| Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
| Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
| Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2029 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2026 |
| Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
| Bradley M. Dunn | Member | 03/26/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall have oversight of all activities within the Mining & Exploration Division.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Chair Elect | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Bradley M. Dunn | Past Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Secretary-Treasurer | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Daniel B. Rosenbach | Program Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Lia Walker | Program Planner Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Program Planner Vice Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Emily Rose | Editor, ex officio | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
| Maureen Moore | Liaison, ex officio | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
| Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 07/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald C. Dwyer | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Brian D. Groff, PE, Qualified Person | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Stella M. Searston | Member | 12/16/2020 | 02/28/2026 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| David M. Abbott, Jr. | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley M. Dunn | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
| Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2027 |
| Donald C. Dwyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lia Walker | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2028 |
| Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
| Tara K. Davis | SME Staff | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2050 |
The Award is administered by the Mining & Exploration Division (M&E Division) of the Society, under the direction of the SME Board of Directors.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms. Jenessa L. Haarala | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Grace E. Wilson, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2027 |
| Jeff R. Mattern | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Jason Sexauer | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2026 |
| Dr Angelina K. Anani | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
There are currently no members to display for this committee.
The Award Committee is to consist of the members of the M&E Division Program Planning Committee.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Kathryn E. Marten Robertson, B.S.M.E, MBA | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Dr Thomas W. Camm, PE | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ms. Chelsea A. Gilbert | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Daniel B. Rosenbach | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Matthew V. Deutsch | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The Committee shall review the applications submitted and select the recipients of the M&E Division Scholarship and the AIME Henry De Witt Smith Graduate Scholarship.
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley M. Dunn | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Donald C. Dwyer | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
The William Lawrence Saunders Award Committee is responsible for reviewing the nominations for the William Lawrence Saunders Award and selecting the recipient. The Saunders Award recognizes distinguished achievement in mining other than coal (including the production of nonmetallic minerals).
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory F. Sutton | Chair | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Dr. Marc A. Herpfer | President | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 |
| Ruby Barickman | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
| Peter M. Haarala, PE | Member | 03/01/2021 | 02/28/2025 |
| Mr. Shaun P. Graber | Member | 03/01/2023 | 02/28/2025 |
| Dr. Abani R. Samal, PhD | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
| Russell J. Sheets, PE | Member | 03/01/2022 | 02/28/2026 |
| Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
| Brad Atkinson, MSc, EMBA | Member | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2028 |
