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See What the Coal & Energy Division Has Planned During MINEXCHANGE
Join your colleagues from the Coal & Energy Division at the MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo, happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The C&E Division Lunch takes place Tuesday, February 24 from noon to 2 pm. We’ll celebrate achievements and recognize scholarship recipients. Charles Lussier, Chief Commercial Officer of Warrior Met Coal, is the lunch speaker on the topic "Warrior- Thriving amid uncertainty: Growing, adapting, and innovating." Be sure to add your ticket during registration to reserve your seat– this popular event sells out! Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Somerset International. |
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Relevant Professional Development
Coal & Energy Division Technical Sessions:
- Best of Ground Control
- Coal Mine Rock Mechanics
- Coal Prep Operations & Projects
- CORE - CM/Rare Earths
- Generating Revenue from Methane Management & Alternative Energy
- Innovations in Dust Control Technology & Management
- Longwall Operations & Projects (Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.)
- Mine Emergency Preparedness
- Mining Machines & Equipment (Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.)
- Research & Development (Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.)
- Room and Pillar Operations & Projects
- Technology, Innovations, & AI/ML (Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.)
- Uranium, Land Reclamation, & Alternative Energy (Sponsored by Barr Engineering Co.)
Plus: Don’t miss sessions from this year’s symposium on Resilient Energy in Mining: Balancing Tradition and Transformation.
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Short Courses*
This year 15 short courses are offered at MINEXCHANGE. Topics range from AI to Water Introduction and everything in between. Come early and maximize your learning opportunities.
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*Additional registration required. |
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Get Involved
There are multiple opportunities to get involved with the division and SME. Attend a committee meeting and learn more.
Coal & Energy Division Executive Committee Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 22 | 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Coal & Energy Division Unit Committee Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 22 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Coal & Energy Division Nominating Committee Meeting
Sunday, Feb. 22 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SME Meeting of the Members
Sunday, Feb. 22 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Coal & Energy and Mining & Exploration Underground Ventilation Committee Meeting
Tuesday, Feb. 24 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Networking Opportunities
After a full day of learning, make time to connect with colleagues and friends. Events from the Opening Reception at the Expo to the closing SME Awards Celebration help you carve out time for networking. We're looking forward to seeing you there!
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