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.
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Encouraging education on subjects related to the mining and exploration of metals.
The Forum on the Geology of Industrial Minerals where Geologists from all over the world come together to share the importance of industrial minerals. Learn more at https://smefgim.org.
Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship Donation Opportunities
Ben F. Dickerson Award Scholarship Donation Opportunities
Eugene P. Pfleider Scholarship Donation Opportunities
Steven C. Potter Scholarship Donation Opportunities
Stewart Wallace Scholarship Scholarship Donation Opportunities
Mining & Exploration Division Documents
Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Division Annual 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 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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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.
Mining & Exploration Division Committees
Mining & Exploration Division Ben F. Dickerson III Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Daniel C. Jackling Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Distinguished Service Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Executive Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Harry M. Parker Excellence Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Miner of the Year Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Nominating Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Outstanding Young Professional Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Program Coordination Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Robert Peele Memorial Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Division Scholarship Committee
Mining & Exploration Division William L. Saunders Gold Medal Award Committee
Mining & Exploration Mining and Exploration Division
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rosenbach | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Donald Dwyer | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jenessa Haarala | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Joseph Driscoll | Award Recipient | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Kathryn Marten Robertson | Chair Elect | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lia Walker | Chair Elect | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Vice Chair - Programs Planning | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Russell Sheets | Vice Chair - Programs Planning | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/20/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Christopher Gypton | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2028 |
| Jordan Anderson | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Kevin Martindale | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rosenbach | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jenessa Haarala | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jennifer Baar | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2031 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/21/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2030 |
| Russell Sheets | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2029 |
| Kathryn Marten Robertson | Member | 3/1/2023 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lia Walker | Member | 3/1/2022 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rosenbach | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jenessa Haarala | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2029 |
| Russell Sheets | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2028 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Kathryn Marten Robertson | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rosenbach | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Emily Rose | Editor, ex officio - Rock In Box | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2029 |
| Jenessa Haarala | Past Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jennifer Baar | Secretary | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Kathryn Marten Robertson | Vice Chair - Programs | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lia Walker | Chair Elect | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Assistant Vice Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Russell Sheets | Vice Chair - Programs Planning | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jacob Anderson | Liaison, ex officio - SEG | 3/20/2025 | 2/28/2028 |
| Matt Blattman | Individual Fundraising Officer | 3/1/2025 | 2/29/2028 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 7/1/2021 | 2/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Baar | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2029 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/29/2028 |
| Russell Sheets | Member | 3/1/2023 | 2/28/2028 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lia Walker | Member | 3/1/2023 | 2/28/2028 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2021 | 2/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Williams | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2029 |
| Jennifer Baar | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Lia Walker | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Paloma Lazaro | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2028 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Grace Wilson | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
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| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Erika Fretheim | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jen Ellis | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Mayra Casas Azanero | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Miguel Pugmire | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Rosa Rojas Espinoza | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Russell Sheets | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Rosenbach | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jenessa Haarala | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Jennifer Baar | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Name | Position | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donald Dwyer | Chair | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2027 |
| Eric Hoffmann | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2030 |
| Jami Dwyer | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2030 |
| Matt Blattman | Member | 3/1/2026 | 2/28/2028 |
| Lia Walker | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2027 |
| Maureen Moore | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2029 |
| Michael Donkor | Member | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2029 |
| Tara Davis | SME Staff | 3/1/2025 | 2/28/2050 |
| Abhishekh Ashok Parmar | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2028 |
| Brad Atkinson | Member | 3/1/2024 | 2/28/2027 |
There are currently no members to display for this committee.