Find Forward-Thinking Perspectives at MN 2026

Take advantage of relevant technical sessions and endless networking opportunities at the 2026 SME Minnesota Conference this April in Duluth, MN.

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Where Engineering Meets Art

With more than 200 full color flowsheets and diagrams, this book is a definitive reference for metallurgists, process engineers, and students.

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Announcing the 2026 SME Media Contest Winners

Highlighting cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and the transformative impact of innovation on mining operations.

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April 13, 2026

Venezuela hopes to lure back international miners, but...

Venezuela’s effort to attract foreign investors to develop its gold, iron and bauxite seams has enthusiastic...

April 13, 2026

Rio Tinto’s US boron assets draw interest from bidders,...

Rio Tinto’s U.S. assets that produce the critical mineral boron have drawn interest from more than a dozen...

April 13, 2026

KoBold launches large lithium exploration campaign...

KoBold Metals, an AI-powered mineral exploration and development company, announced the launch of the largest...

April 10, 2026

Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown: Episode 47...

Welcome to Mining Engineering’s Weekly Rundown, where we break down the latest news shaping the mining...

April 9, 2026

Venezuela legislature approves mining law meant to open...

Venezuela’s ruling party-controlled National Assembly on Thursday approved a mining law expected to open the...

April 9, 2026

Argentina passes reform to ease mining activity in...

Lawmakers in Argentina approved a government-backed reform on Thursday that aims to promote mining investment...

April 9, 2026

USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant...

USA Rare Earth is considering building a permanent magnet plant in France, its CEO said on Thursday, after...

April 9, 2026

Take the SME Membership Survey...

Shape the future of SME! We have launched the 2026 Member Survey, and we want to hear from you. Your feedback...

April 8, 2026

Energy Department Issues Funding Opportunity to...

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation (CMEI) and...

April 8, 2026

Ex-Rio Tinto CEO’s deep-sea mining firm to merge with...

A deep-sea mining firm led by former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese will merge with Odyssey Marine Exploration in...

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