SME eNews - Most Recent Issue  

The August issue of Mining Engineering features a new, more modern look, a look the editors believe is more appealing to the eye and easier to read. The readers, of course, will tell us how well we did. Inside, readers will see two feature articles about two proposed copper mines, P.T. Freeport Indonesia's DMLZ mine and Resolutions Copper's Resolution Mine in Arizona. The editors welcome comments on ME's new redesign as well as the magazine's content.

The Bookstore is now taking orders for DESIGN-BUILD Subsurface Projects edited by Gary S. Brierley, David H. Corkum and David J. Hatem. We expect the book into the warehouse September 3rd. This is an indispensable resource for owners, engineers, construction managers, contractors, and others involved in the design and construction of subsurface projects. You will gain a thorough understanding of how and why the system works and where the pitfalls can arise. Even the most seasoned practitioners will benefit from this book.
Order your copy from the SME Bookstore today! Click here!

Subscribe today to Minerals & Metallurgical Processing to receive the August issue. Highlights include solvent extraction of zirconium, concentration of iron ore tailings, improved nickel and zinc recovery, among other topics. Don't miss our second Gold Issue in November!

M&MP is only $99 for an online member subscription, and $119 for online-and-print!
For more information visit the SME website: http://www.smenet.org/mmpj/

SME would like to continue "Saluting" the BSA's 100 year Anniversary by sending commemorative patches to all SME members who are involved with a BSA troop or council.


Please contact AnnMarie Estrada, Foundation Development Associate, at 303-948-4224, or by email at estrada@smenet.org to request your patches today.

The Underground Construction Association will present the UCA awards at the 2011 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling Conference in San Francisco, California. The awards are Outstanding Individual, Project of the Year, Outstanding Educator and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The nominations for the awards will be reviewed by the UCA Executive Committee during the January UCA Executive Committee meeting. The committee will vote and approve award nominees. The recipients' photos and bios will appear in the March issue of T&UC.
Guidelines and nomination forms are available on the UCA of SME website: http://uca.smenet.org/awards/
Please submit your nominations by January 4, 2011 to Mary O'Shea at: oshea@smenet.org

The UCA Division is seeking recommendations and nominations from all UCA members for interested individuals to serve on the UCA Executive Committee beginning with the 2011 Executive Committee. Currently, the UCA bylaws allow a nineteen person Executive Committee. The members of the executive committee are made up of three officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, and Past Chair) and four Directors from each of the following areas; engineers; contractors; owners; and suppliers. Ideally the UCA Executive Committee would seek a balanced representation from the four categories, but the committee does have the option to have more members serving in one or more categories while we have fewer representatives in other areas.
For complete details: Executive Committee Nomination Form

Take Advantage of the 10 Sessions We Captured and Are Providing On-Demand!



The following sessions were recorded and now available:

• SME Keynote session
• This is My Mine
• Gaudin/Flotation Frontiers
• Geology IV Rare Earths
• MEMS Mining in Uncertain Times
• Best of Ground Control
• Bulk Materials Handling
• UCA Rock Tunnels
• Murray Symposium
• Aggregate Mine and Plant Optimization

Go to: http://www.smenet.org/meetings/annualmeeting2010/sessions/

This 18 month calendar will be filled with lots of great industry images from projects around the world. Send in your photos today!

Sponsorship is available for the 2011 Calendar. For full details about the calendar and sponsorship opportunities:
http://uca.smenet.org/PDF/2011_Calendar_Flyer.pdf

SME invites members and nonmembers worldwide to contribute as course authors for our online training initiative. SME Tech Online transforms your authored content into an interactive learning experience.


SME Tech Online courses will appeal to practicing professionals:

• To satisfy continuing education requirements
• To keep abreast of the latest technology and developments
• To become more efficient in your current job
• To increase your value and worth as an employee
• To strengthen your marketability

Suggested Topic Areas:

• Professional Training
• Licensure / Credentialing
• University-level Course Conveyance
• HR / Accounting / Health, Safety & Environmental development courses
• Courses that will increase SME's appeal to a wider network
• Supplier-based materials that enhance customer-service efficiencies and effectiveness
• Skills training
• Also SME welcomes course content relevant to regional and global needs

SME Online Learning Authors Receive:

• Compensation: Receive royalties on sales for your contribution
• Knowledge: Share your knowledge and expertise with the worldwide mining community
• Visibility: Your peer reviewed online course enhances your reputation
• Impact: Your opportunity to advance the profession
• Quality: Our comprehensive peer review process ensures training excellence

Become an online course author for the SME Tech Online Learning Program
Submit your course proposal at http://www.smenet.org/SMEtech/courseproposal.cfm
For more information contact Lorrie Underwood, Online Learning Administrator, Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration at: 303-948-4222 underwood@smenet.org

SME has one committee member who has concluded his service to the Audit Committee creating an opening on this very important SME committee.

Requirements include attending the Audit Committee meeting currently held at the SME Annual Meeting, reviewing the Audited Financial Statement and asking questions of the independent auditors and SME management to determine that the audit results accurately reflect the financial condition of SME, and that the audit followed all required guidelines. There will also be one tele-conference meeting during the year.

Qualified candidates will have financial management experience or a very good working knowledge of financial issues, including an understanding of Income Statements, Balance Sheets and Cash Flow Statements, along with a willingness to ask probing questions.

To apply, please e-mail a brief note expressing your interest and describing your qualifications to: hedges@smenet.org. The Finance Strategic Committee will review applicants at their next meeting in mid-September, and make recommendations to the SME Board at their mid-year meeting for appointment to the committee.

December 5-6, 2010
Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort
Tucson, Arizona

REGISTRATION AND HOUSING NOW OPEN!

Mineral Project Evaluation Techniques and Applications: From Conventional Methods to Real Options
November 8-11, 2010, Montreal

More details can be found at: www.smenet.org/meetings/

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER AT ADVANCE RATES!
Registration Deadline: August 20, 2010
September 11-15, 2010
Grand Hyatt Denver
Denver, Colorado

2010 International Conference on Hoisting and Haulage September 12-15, 2010
Mirage Hotel
Las Vegas, Nevada

Details can be found by clicking this link!

Dreyer Conference: Specialty Clays: Geology, Production & Markets
October 10-12, 2010
Westin Chicago River North Hotel
Chicago, Illinois

For other sources of Mining Industry news along with other pertinent information available on the Web please check out the following websites.

The Industrial Minerals Association - North America (IMA-NA) has an Enews publication for the Industrial Minerals Industry: http://www.ima-na.org/IMA-NA-e-Newsletter-Archive

The Colorado Mining Association (CMA) has a newsletter called "Rock and Coal", you can find this along with other pertinent news at: http://www.coloradomining.org/p_archive.php

The American Geological Institute's (AGI) "Government Affairs Program" has pertinent information on the Federal Government as it pertains to the mining industry with a monthly review, special updates and a wealth of other current articles of interest. Please visit their website at: http://www.agiweb.org/gap/

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) has a monthly Enews newsletter as well as other useful information for our industry, please check out their website at: http://www.tms.org/newsletter/newsletter-home.html

The National Mining Association (NMA) has a weekly bulletin it puts out on Fridays, please check out this bulletin on their website at: http://www.nma.org/newsroom/mining_week.asp

The International Tunneling Association (ITA) has a periodical newsletter pertaining to the Tunneling Industry. To view the most recent issue, past issues and sign up for their mailing list at, CLICK HERE

The links provided above will take you away from our website, SME has no control of these sites and SME cannot be held responsible for the content of these websites.

The Industrial Minerals Association
North America
(IMA-NA)

The Colorado Mining Association(CMA)

The American Geological Institute's(AGI)

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society(TMS)

The National Mining Association (NMA)

The International Tunneling Association (ITA)