Authors Overview

Topics

The committee will consider all abstracts covering any/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

Dates & Deadlines

Please read the following information carefully and mark your calendar with important dates and deadlines.

Prospective authors are asked to submit a 100 word abstract. Detailed guidelines for submitting an abstract are provided on the submission website. Submitters will be notified in December of acceptance or otherwise.

Communication From SME

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A Note About Deadlines

Deadlines will be strictly enforced in order to ensure efficient, fair and professional management. NO exceptions will be made. Please mark your calendar with important conference dates and plan so that your activities take place well before deadlines to avoid unforeseen or unavoidable delays in your schedule, to avoid technical overloads caused by last-minute “traffic jams,” and to give SME and Program Committee members time to help you if needed.

Key Dates

November 20, 2026 – Abstracts for consideration are due
December 2026 – Authors notified of acceptance

Questions about Minnesota Abstract Submission?

For more information, please contact:

SME
E: authors@smenet.org
T: 303.948.4200