June 19, 2025 - The MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference and Expo will take place in Salt Lake City, UT Feb. 22-25, 2026. It might seem like a long time away, but if you would like to participate as a speaker at the conference, now is the time to submit your abstract for consideration.

The MINEXCHANGE conference brings together the highest-level technical sessions in the industry and will include an exciting symposium focused on the need for sustainable practices to meet the growing demand for minerals and metals.

To be part of the program, submit your 100-word abstract by Aug. 1, 2025 for consideration.

The MINEXCHANGE Program Committee is expecting many abstracts. It is, therefore, important to convey the most important points of your proposed paper within your abstract.

Areas of interest include bulk material handling, coal & energy, environmental, geology, valuation, tailings, diversity & inclusion, health & safety, industrial minerals & aggregates, mineral and metallurgical processing, exploration and underground construction.

MINEXCHANGE 2026 will also include the “Resilient Energy in Mining – Balancing Tradition and Transformation Symposium.”

The symposium aims to harmonize the longstanding traditions of mining with the imperative need for sustainable practices and renewable energy sources. By exploring strategies for carbon emission reductions, energy transition and the integration of renewable power solutions, participants will engage in constructive discussions to pave the way for a more sustainable energy landscape. We are soliciting abstracts for presentations focused on navigating the complexities of tradition and transition to meet the requirements for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.

 Sessions include:  

Resilient Energy in Mining: Balancing Tradition and Transformation: Harnessing Green Mining: Sustainable and Resilient Solutions for the Energy Transition

Resilient Energy in Mining: Balancing Tradition and Transformation: Leveraging Opportunities and Managing Risk: A Holistic Approach for Coal’s Sustainable Future

Resilient Energy in Mining: Balancing Tradition and Transformation: Processing Powers Progress

Resilient Energy in Mining: Balancing Tradition and Transformation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Mining Industry to Leverage Technology and People to Drive Operational Performance and ESG Impacts.

For more information, or to submit your abstract to https://smeannualconference.org/abstract-submission/.