Abstract Submission
Submitters are notified of acceptance by December 2026.
The program committee is expecting many abstracts. It is, therefore, important to convey the most important points of your presentation within your abstract. Below we have provided the abstract review criteria to help you in determining what to include in your 100-word abstract. We welcome all abstracts covering any and all aspects of the mining/minerals industry including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Open Pit Mining
- Exploration & Geology
- Hydrometallurgical Processing
- Underground Construction
- Environmental
- Tailings Management
- Maintenance
- Community Engagement
- Industrial Minerals & Aggregates
- Automation
- Ferrous & Non-ferrous Metals
- Safety
- Mine Closure
- Reclamation
- Ecology in Mining
Abstract submissions are OPEN
Questions About Abstract Submission?
For more information, please contact:
SME
E: authors@smenet.org
T: 303.948.4200
In-person Evaluation Criteria
- Do the subjects conveyed in the abstract add value to the mining and minerals industry?
- Does the abstract convey aspects that are new, novel and/or unique?
- Is the abstract written with correct English grammar and sentence structure?
- Does the subject matter align with the conference theme or propose an interesting topic or project?
Suggested Abstract Criteria
- Does the title of the abstract reflect the subject described in the abstract?
- Does the subject of the abstract match one of the themes stated as topics?
- Is the theme of the abstract relevant and interesting to the mining and minerals industry in general?
Check Your Submission for Accuracy
Please check to ensure that all of your contact information, the title of your presentation and your summary are complete and correct, as they will be printed. In particular, please ensure that your presentation title and abstract are not truncated due to character and word limits.
It is your responsibility to make the changes online or to send questions about submissions to SME before the deadline of November 20, 2026, so that we can still help you make the changes or input the submission on time.
Author Requirements
- You are required to present in person at the conference if your abstract is accepted.
- All presenters must register and pay conference fees.