Join SME

Whether you are a student, new to the industry, a mid-career to long-term industry professional, or retired and still interested in supporting the industry, SME offers a membership to help you achieve your goals. SME membership terms are based on a calendar year.

We look forward to welcoming you to SME.

Choose your SME Membership:

Professional Member

For leaders or professionals active in the areas of minerals exploration, extraction, production, processing, economics or metallurgy.

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Student Member

For full-time students in good standing at their accredited college or university.

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Registered Member

For scientists, engineers or technologists who are involved in various ways with the discovery, extraction and utilization of minerals, metals and energy sources.

Qualifications Benefits Criteria & Application

STAY CURRENT

  • Receive timely insights on the industry with complimentary subscriptions to Mining Engineering and Tunneling & Underground Construction print magazines, and Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration online technical journal.

  • Search the largest global consortium of mining and materials articles and research with unlimited access to OneMine.org. This online database has over 130,000 books, papers, and conference proceedings to search and download - you'll save hundreds of dollars and countless hours in research time.

  • Build your research library - the SME store has numerous titles with the latest information on mining, minerals, and underground construction.

  • Attend an SME conference, meeting, short course, or webinar.

  • Don't miss SME's annual conference, featuring hundreds of educational sessions (many providing CEUs) and countless networking opportunities.

  • Access unique educational offerings such as the Professional Engineer Review Course and the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) certifications.
     

EXPAND YOUR NETWORK

  • Connect with local and global thought leaders.

  • Engage with peers at our industry-leading conferences.

  • Set up your personalized profile in SME's online member directory. Updated daily, our member directory includes 13,000 of your mining and minerals industry colleagues.

  • Join the online SME community to post questions and contribute to discussions in technical interest groups, your local SME section, and SME committees.
     

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER

  • Make connections that could lead to your next job opportunity.

  • Find job openings or your company's next great employee through SME's career center, MiningJobs.org.

  • Share your expertise by presenting at a conference or developing a paper.

Demonstrate the Value of Membership to your Employer

Customize this Membership Justification Letter Template to explain the benefits of SME membership to your employer.
Many employers consider SME membership a professional development investment and may reimburse your membership fee.

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