You are invited to attend the next meeting for the SME South Texas Minerals Section. Speaker: TBD Subject: TBD When:  May 7, 2026, from 06:00 PM to 08:00 PM (CT) Where:   Oasis Grill & Bar, 4425 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Community:   South Texas Minerals SME Section There will be a $10/person meeting fee.  Please RSVP to smts.sme@gmail.com

The SME Midweek Member Mixer (MMM) is a bi-monthly, 1/2 hour virtual networking event. MMM is held the second Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am MT. Join each month to discuss industry topics and SME programs. Register once for this event series, then attend any of the monthly events. You will be sent a reminder from Zoom each month with your unique access link.

Join us on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for a talk by Vern Goglio from Cementation USA! *PLEASE NOTE: social hour has been moved to a 5:30pm start, with dinner at 6:15pm* Schedule: Social hour and dinner: 5:30 to 7:00 pm Technical Presentation: 7:00 to 8:00 pm Dinner Costs: We will be offering $5.00 dollars off the meeting price when you prepay before the meeting. Please use the following links to make the payment: Members & Nonmembers: $25.00: https://square.link/u/ugk8QWqh Students: $10.00: https://square.link/u/dmrMKqS1 Please note: Cash or credit card payment will still be accepted at the door at the time of the meeting, and pricing is as follows: Members & Nonmembers: $30.00 Students: $15.00 Location: FLSmidth, Inc. Please park in the West parking lot and enter through the atrium door between the two buildings.

Please join the SME Environmental Division monthly meeting on May 15, 2026 at 11:00am (new time) for an update on Division activities. Volunteer for a Division committee or offer to be a Division rep to other SME committees. Register for the 2026 monthly meetings via Zoom to get the meeting link and download a calendar invite: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VPRnptLAQ1aFoGNKRgQdlA 

Schedule: 6:00 - 6:30 Bar Social 6:30 - 6:45 Dinner & Announcements 6:45 - 7:15 Presentation 7:15 - 7:30 Q&A

The SME Pittsburgh Section will host the fourth Spring Seminar Series beginning June 9, 2026.  The Series will be held based on the schedule below: Session Date Pittsburgh Time (EDT) SSS Session #1 Tuesday, 09 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 SSS Session #2 Thursday, 11 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 SSS Session #3 Tuesday, 16 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 SSS Session #4 Thursday, 18 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 SSS Session #5 Tuesday, 23 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 SSS Session #6 Thursday, 25 June 2026 13:00 – 15:00 https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/SMENET/a4163e3b-05d3-4a87-921e-d4ac26256aec/UploadedImages/Solicitation_for_2026_Spring_Seminar_Series_presentations.pdf

Join SME Gila Valley for the 1st Annual Mine & Wine Tour 🍷⛏️ This event supports our mission to advance mining and metallurgy through education, networking, and community engagement. Register to connect with professionals, learn about current practices, and explore how our regional industry is evolving. For your ticket, you get: Event-themed Tote Bus ride to/from Wilcox, AZ 3 Free Tasting room sessions

The North American Tunneling conference (NAT) is the premier biennial tunneling event for North America, bringing together the brightest, most resourceful and innovative minds in the tunneling and underground construction industry.

All:      JOLT was formed to assist the communities in NW Colorado transition their economies from the coal based power infrastructure to what may come next.  As part of their process they hold an annual summit, and this year it is in Grand Junction.  Members of the Colorado Plateau Section of SME are invited.  There is a registration fee, so don't skip over that piece.  The e-mail we received is attached, I was unable to load the speaker list, but it should be on the website if you wish to see it.  I listed my contact information and I'll forward you the e-mail with the speaker list from Ray if you need more information.  Hope you find it informative. You won’t want to miss this!                                                                            SAVE THE DATE!!                                                                                                                                                       JUNE 18 - 19, Grand Junction, Colo. Colorado Mesa University Meyer Ballroom 1455 N 12th St. Join us in Grand Junction Colorado for the Fourth Annual Colorado Energy Summit! The Jolt Committee really wants to see you attend this one-of-a-kind Energy Summit and If you are Looking for speakers who will EDUCATE attendees about ALL THE ABOVE Energy options as we transition from traditional sources, please mark your calendar. We have a robust line-up of speakers such as the Colorado Mining Assoc. We have a panel on Wind Energy and Integrated Energy Systems. A panel on the Government Obstacles to Energy Development. It’s also been confirmed we will have Deputy Director of the Interior giving the keynote address. This is your invitation to the fourth annual Energy Summit and seating will be limited, so don’t delay registering! Please see the attached agenda of speakers and their topics We hope you plan to attend this jampacked conference to learn what’s happening in the world of Energy! Registration for the NW Energy Summit will be $100/person and you can register on our website at joltenergysummit.com, using the QR code with payment options.   JOLT (Joint Organizations Leading Transition) is a collaborative group of current and former elected officials, higher education, and private-sector leaders with a united voice for rural Colorado. We advocate for energy-impacted communities, promote an “all-of-the-above” energy economy, and educate the public about energy diversity. Hope to see you at the fourth Annual Colorado Energy Summit in Grand Junction, CO, June 18 -19, 2026, at Colorado Mesa University!  If you have any questions, please contact me or any committee member. Below are a couple of hotel options for your stay. Residence Inn by Marriott Grand Junction for 169.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Monday, May 18, 2026 The group code is JLTJLTA. or call Lisa at (248)930-8183 Courtyard by Marriott Grand Junction for 169.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book: Monday, May 18, 2026 The group code is JLTJLTA. or call Lisa at (248)930-8183 Montrose County Commissioner Sue Hansen Delta County Commissioner Wendell Koontz Dr. Lisa Jones-CNCC President Former Representative Rose Pugliese Mesa County Commissioner Bobbie Daniel Mandy Miller-Shactee Engineering Matt Shuler-Editor for the Jackson County Star   Ray Beck 970-629-0409 beckr328@gmail.com Chair for JOLT

The SME Midweek Member Mixer (MMM) is a bi-monthly, 1/2 hour virtual networking event. MMM is held the second Wednesday of every other month at 9:00 am Mountain Time. Join each event to discuss industry topics and SME programs. 

 International Conference on Ground Control in Mining August 10-11, 2026 | Charleston, WV Participate in achieving practical ground control solutions in mining at the 45th International Conference on Ground Control in Mining. By attending, you will experience two days of highly focused technical programs that you can put into practice at your organization, get access to the type of industry research and insights you need from today’s thought leaders, and connect with other professionals in the industry. Learn more here: groundcontrolmining.org

From the East to the West Coast, North America’s tunneling industry is flourishing. The annual Cutting Edge Conference examines the latest advances in tunneling technology, its methodology and how they can be harnessed to assist the nation’s major upcoming underground projects. You’ll find cutting edge perspectives on a range of topics, including meeting industry challenges, developments in materials technology, and methodologies in sustainability.

The SME Arizona Conference is the leading conference for regional collaboration and growth in the mining industry in the southwest, specifically Arizona. The conference focuses on the development, technology and innovations used in local area projects.

An intensive one-day conference where you can keep up on project updates, learn strategies for overcoming challenges, and discuss surrounding critical industry issues.

At MINEXCHANGE, you’re surrounded by people as excited and passionate about the mining industry as you. Join leaders from around the industry where you’ll learn the latest on today’s critical topics from innovation to responsible mining.

Every two years, industry leaders and practitioners from around the world gather at the Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference (RETC), the authoritative program for the tunneling profession, to learn about the most recent advances and breakthroughs in this unique field. This comprehensive conference helps practicing professionals keep up with the ever-changing and growing tunneling industry. Stay on top of new trends and technologies as well as innovative concepts, new equipment, materials, management, financing, and design challenges.

An intensive one-day conference where you can keep up on project updates, learn strategies for overcoming challenges, and discuss surrounding critical industry issues.

At MINEXCHANGE, you’re surrounded by people as excited and passionate about the mining industry as you. Join leaders from around the industry where you’ll learn the latest on today’s critical topics from innovation to responsible mining.