SME opens up for MINEXCHANGE 2026 paper submissions

Each year at the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration’s (SME) MINEXCHANGE annual gathering, a diverse array of experts from academia and beyond come together to deliver a technical program featuring the latest knowledge on all fronts of mining.

Now, event organisers are asking experts to join this prestigious community of thought leaders by submitting a 100-word abstract online (deadline August 1, 2025).

Areas of interest include bulk material handling, coal and energy, environmental, geology, valuation, tailings, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, industrial minerals and aggregates, mineral and metallurgical processing, exploration and underground construction. However, the committee will consider abstracts covering any/all aspects of the mining and minerals industry, the organisers say.

MINEXCHANGE 2026 will also include the “Resilient Energy in Mining – Balancing Tradition and Transformation Symposium”. The symposium aims to harmonise the longstanding traditions of mining with the imperative need for sustainable practices and renewable energy sources, SME says.

The organisers explained: “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 environmental, social and governance reporting.”

Tara Davis, SME Content Development and Program Director, added: “Presenting at a MINEXCHANGE technical session earns authors significant attention and respect amongst the mining community at large, while also enriching our collective knowledge of best practices. We encourage you to submit an abstract and become a key contributor to our industry-leading program.”

MINEXCHANGE 2026 will take place from February 22-25, 2026, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. International Mining is a media sponsor of the event. For more information, visit smeannualconference.org.