PROGRAM Western Mining › › resource › ... · 2018-10-02 · 10:30–11:00 am Morning Beverage Break Four Seasons Pre-Function 11:00–11:45 am Mine Updates Continued Four Seasons

120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition

April 3-5, 2018Colorado Convention CenterDenver, CO

2018 PROGRAM

The Future of Mining: Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Colorado Mining Association TELEPHONE: 303-575-9199 216 16th Street, Suite 1250 EMAIL: [email protected], CO 80202 WEBSITE: www.ColoradoMining.org Follow us on Facebook and Twitter using #NWMC2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome ....................................................................2 Thank You .................................................................3

General Information...........................................4-5

Schedule-at-a-Glance.......................................6-7

Schedule of Events ...........................................8-13

Exhibitors ................................................................14


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Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the CMA Board of Directors, the CMA Conference Program Committee and the CMA staff, welcome to the 120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition!

The National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition is the Rocky Mountain region’s largest conference focusing on the mining industry and hundreds of attendees from all over the region are expected. The conference is the premier event for professional growth, exploration of the latest developments for those interested in mining, and networking with colleagues.

Be sure to take advantage of this year’s comprehensive program including:

• Updates from mine operators on the latest activities and initiatives.

• The keynote presentation on Tuesday by Joe Balash, Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior.

• A special address by Andrew Woodley, Regional Vice President North America Operations at Newmont Mining Corporation, setting the table for Wednesdays panel discussions.

• Opportunities to recognize your colleagues during the Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception and Banquet on Wednesday and the Reclamation and Safety Awards Closing Luncheon on Thursday.

• A bustling exhibit hall where you can meet our partners from the industry and learn about new or familiar services and products.

Whether it’s your first time at the National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition or you have been a regular attendee, you can look forward to wonderful educational opportunities over the next three days. Please enjoy time well spent with new and old friends. Thank you for being part of the 2018 National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition! Jared Rhea Conference Chair

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Thank you to the members of the 120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition Program Committee.

The 120th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition is possible because of the generous support of these industry partners.

GOLD

Newmont Mining Corporation

Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Wagner Equipment Co.

SILVER

Climax Molybdenum Company (a Freeport-McMoRan Company)

Haynes and Boone, LLP

Jackson Kelly PLLC

Mountain Coal Company, LLC

Pinnacol Assurance

Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite

Trapper Mining Inc.

BRONZE

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc.

Colorado School of Mines

Energy Fuels Inc.

GCC Energy, LLC

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Knight Piesold and Co.

Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation

Mining & Metallurgical Society of America (MMSA)

Natural Soda LLC

Peabody Energy – Twentymile Coal, LLC

Don Ewigleben, Chair

Steve Antony

Laura Beverage

Brad Cofield

Omar Jabara

Mike Ludlow

Jared Rhea

David Rivera

James W. Sanderson

SPONSORS

LOCATION All events will be held at the Colorado Convention Center unless otherwise noted.

REGISTRATION DESK HOURS The Registration Desk is located in the Four Seasons Pre-function area at the Colorado Convention Center.

Hours

Monday, April 2 1:00—5:00 pm Tuesday, April 3 8:00 am—5:30 pm Wednesday, April 4 7:00 am—4:00 pm Thursday, April 5 8:30—11:30 am

WI-FI ACCESS Stay connected with Wi-Fi access in all of the conference public areas at the Colorado Convention Center. Connect to the CMA network and log in as follows:

Network: National Western Mining Password: NWMC2018

PHOTO DISCLOSURE CMA intends to take photographs and video of this event for use in CMA news and promotional materials, in print, electronic and other media, including the website. By participating in this event, you grant CMA the right to use any image, photograph, voice, or likeness without limitation, in its promotional materials and publicity efforts without compensation. All media becomes the property of CMA. Media may be displayed, distributed or used by CMA for any purpose.

MEMBER LOUNGE & CHARGING STATIONS CMA members are invited to join us in the member lounge located next to the registration desk. Take a break, make some calls and recharge yourself and your devices.

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS The exhibit hall is located in Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4. Please support these industry partners who help make the conference possible.

Tuesday, April 3 9:00 am–5:30 pm Wednesday, April 4 9:00 am–4:00 pm Thursday, April 5 8:30 am–1:00 pm (prize drawings: 10:30am-12:00pm)

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LUNCH VOUCHERS Lunch will be provided to qualifying attendees on Tuesday and Wednesday in the rear of the exhibit hall. Please visit our lunch sponsor, Wagner Equipment Co., in booth 200/202 to receive your lunch vouchers.

DEALS & DISCOUNTS IN DENVER VISIT DENVER offers deals and discounts on restaurants and attractions to conference attendees. Visit their website at http://www.denver.org/visitdenver/about-denver/deals-discounts.

General Information

Board of Directors

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Brad Cofield, Chairman of the Board

Jared Rhea, Chairman-Elect

Mike Sorensen, Treasurer

Mike Ludlow, Vice Chair, Coal

David Rivera, Vice Chair, Hardrock

Stephen Antony, Vice Chair, Uranium

Laura Beverage, Vice Chair, Health & Safety

James W. Sanderson, Vice Chair, Governmental Affairs

Guy Johnson, Vice Chair, Partnership

Stephen Alfers, Director

Gene DiClaudio, Director

Barney Guarnera, Director

Omar Jabara, Director

Richard Kimball, Director

Bill Lepro, Director

Michael Morriss, Director

Jim Miller, Director

Jerry Nettleton, Director

Trent Peterson, Director

THANK YOU!

A special thanks to all our CMA volunteers!

TIME EVENT ROOM

11:00 am—5:00 pm Exhibitor Move-in Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

1:00—5:00 pm Registration Open Four Seasons Pre-Function

5:00—7:00 pm Beer & Billiards Reception (pre-registration required)

Denver Athletic Club, Billiards Room

Monday, April 2

TIME EVENT ROOM

8:00 am–5:30 pm Registration Open Four Seasons Pre-Function

9:00 am–5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

9:00–10:30 am Opening Session: Welcome, Membership Meeting & Mine Updates

Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

10:30–11:00 am Morning Beverage Break Four Seasons Pre-Function

11:00–11:45 am Mine Updates Continued Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

11:45 am–1:00 pm Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall (pick up lunch voucher at booth 200/202)


1:00–2:00 pm Keynote: Joe Balash, Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior


2:00–2:30 pm Afternoon Cookie Break Four Seasons Pre-Function

2:30–4:00 pm Session: Sustainable Communities Panel


4:30–5:30 pm I Dig Mining Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall


Tuesday, April 3

Schedule-at-a-Glance 6

TIME EVENT ROOM

8:30–11:30 am Registration Open Four Seasons Pre-Function


9:00–10:30 am Session: Safety and Health: The New International Academy of Mine Safety and Health and The CMSP

Breakout Room 207

9:00–10:30 am Session: Legal & Policy Updates Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

10:30 am–12:00 pm Exhibit Hall Prize Drawings Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

12:00–1:30 pm Reclamation and Safety Awards Closing Luncheon (pre-registration required)


1:00–4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Move-out Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

1:30—2:30 pm Health & Safety Committee Meeting Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

TIME EVENT ROOM

7:00 am–4:00 pm Registration Open Four Seasons Pre-Function

7:00–8:30 am CMA/MMSA Breakfast (pre-registration required)



9:00–9:30 am Keynote: Andrew Woodley, Regional Senior Vice President, North America, Newmont USA Limited


9:30–10:00 am Morning Beverage Break Four Seasons Pre-Function

10:00–11:00 am Session: Miners of the Future Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

11:00 am–12:00 pm Session: Partnerships with Higher Education—A Discussion of University- Industry Interactions


12:00–1:30 pm Box Lunch in Exhibit Hall (pick up lunch voucher at booth 200/202)


1:30–2:30 pm Session: Mining Technology—From Drone Selection to Fatigue Monitoring: How Technology is Improving Work and Making Workplaces Safer


2:30–3:00 pm Afternoon Cookie Break Four Seasons Pre-Function

2:30–3:30 pm Session: Mining Technology—Legal Issues Four Seasons Ballroom 1-2

3:30–4:30 pm Session: The Cost & Impact of a 100 Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard for the State of Colorado


6:00–10:00 pm Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception & Banquet (pre-registration required)

Hyatt Regency Denver Capitol Ballroom 1-4

Thursday, April 5

Wednesday, April 4

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Schedule of Events 8

TIME EVENT ROOM8:00 am—5:30 pm Registration Open Four Seasons

Pre-Function

9:00 am—5:30 pm Exhibit Hall Open Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

9:00—9:15 am Opening SessionPlease join us as we kick off the conference by welcoming all attendees and provide updates on CMA activities including Board elections during the membership meeting.Sponsored by Natural Soda, LLC and Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite


9:15—10:00 am Mining in Colorado: Mine UpdatesGet the latest updates on activities and initiatives at Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., Deserado Mine; Twentymile Coal, LLC; Colowyo Coal Company L.P.; and Trapper Mining Inc. Speakers: William C. Lepro, P.E., Surface Superintendent, Blue Mountain Energy, Inc., Deserado Mine Jerry M. Nettleton, Manager Environmental Affairs, Twentymile Coal, LLC Chris McCourt, Mine Manager, Colowyo Coal Company L.P. Stephen R. Hinkemeyer, Engineering and Business Development Manager, Trapper Mining Inc. Sponsored by Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite


10:00—10:30 am Mining in Colorado: Mine UpdatesGet the latest updates on activities and initiatives at GCC America; Arch Coal; West Elk Mine; and Natural Soda LLC. Speakers: Gina Lotito-Nance, Vice President of Environmental and Energy, GCC America Weston Norris, Engineering Manager, Arch Coal, West Elk Mine Sara Schaeffner, President and CEO, Natural Soda LLC Sponsored by Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite


10:30—11:00 am Morning Beverage Break Sponsored by AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc., Energy Fuels Inc. and Knight Piesold and Co.

Four Seasons Pre-Function

11:00—11:45 am Mining in Colorado: Mine UpdatesGet the latest updates on activities and initiatives at Henderson Operations, Climax Molybdenum Company; Newmont Mining Corporation – Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine; and American Gypsum Company LLC.Speakers: Stuart Teuscher, General Manager – Henderson Operations, Climax Molybdenum Company Brian Crawford, Mine Operations Superintendent, Newmont Mining Corporation – Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine TBD, American Gypsum Company LLC Sponsored by Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite


Tuesday, April 3

TIME EVENT ROOM11:45 am—1:00 pm Buffet Lunch in Exhibit Hall

Please visit our lunch sponsor, Wagner Equipment Co., in booth 200/202 to get your lunch voucher.


1:00—2:00 pm KEYNOTE: Joe Balash, Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management, Department of the Interior


2:00—2:30 pm Afternoon Cookie BreakSponsored by AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc., Energy Fuels Inc. and Knight Piesold and Co.


2:30—4:00 pm Session: Sustainable Communities PanelHear how mining companies are working within their local communities to create sustainability. Moderator: Michael Ludlow, President, Oxbow Mining, LLC Panelists: Tara Hosick, Manager of Strategic Community Development, Climax Molybdenum Company Lorna Shaw, Public Affairs Manager, Newmont Mining Corporation Robbie LeValley, Delta County Administrator, Delta County, CO Brian K. Briggs, P.E., CEO, Ouray Silver Mines Inc.Sponsored by Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.


4:30 —5:30 pm I Dig Mining Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall Four Seasons Ballroom 3-4

Tuesday, April 3

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Wednesday, April 4TIME EVENT ROOM7:00 am—4:00 pm Registration Open Four Seasons

Pre-Function

7:00—8:30 am CMA/MMSA Breakfast (pre-registration required)Trends in Mining in Mongolia and China - With an Emphasis on Gold Speakers: John Fognani, Natural Resources Specialist, Haynes and Boone, LLP Barney Guarnera, President, Broadlands Mineral Advisory Services LTD and Principal, Behre Dolbear GroupSponsored by the Mining & Metallurgical Society of America



9:00—9:30 am KEYNOTE: The Future of Mining: Today, Tomorrow and BeyondJoin us as we kick off a thought provoking day of sessions with industry experts focusing on the future of the mining industry. Mr. Woodley will highlight a number of the key trends, opportunities and challenges in the areas of: attracting and retaining talent; technology and innovation; public policy; and the importance of community investment to sustainable, long-term value creation. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Andrew Woodley, Regional Senior Vice President, North America, Newmont USA LimitedSponsored by Haynes and Boone, LLP



Wednesday, April 4TIME EVENT ROOM9:30—10:00 am Morning Beverage Break

Sponsored by AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc., Energy Fuels Inc. and Knight Piesold and Co.


10:00—11:00 am Session: Miners of the FutureAs in increasing numbers of mining professionals reach retirement age, the mining industry faces the challenge of replacing its work-force. Attracting an increasingly diverse workforce possessing increasingly technical skills in high demand among many industry segments continues to be a significant challenge. CMA is pleased to present this cutting-edge panel discussion covering the recruiting and retention challenges and successes faced by mining and service companies of all sizes. Moderator: Charlene Wilson, VP Human Resources Americas (retired), AngloGold Ashanti Americas Panelists: Pip Cousins, Principal & Co-Founder, Elevate Momentum Melissa Gustafson, Group Executive, Human Resources, Newmont Mining Lindsey Schultz, Corporate Vice President, MRC Corp.Sponsored by Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation


11:00 am— 12:00 pm

Session: Partnerships with Higher Education—A Discussion of University-Industry InteractionsHear examples of effective industry-university interactions that influence development of the next generation of mining industry professionals, increase interest in careers in the mining industry, and inspire university research and innovation relevant to mining. Faculty associates programs, corporate social responsibility, leadership development, advanced knowledge and skills needed by future leaders, innovation competitions and the student perspective on industry-university relations will be discussed. Moderator: Dr. Paul Johnson, President, Colorado School of Mines Panelists: Barb Filas, President Emeritus of SME and Program Director of the new Mines online PM-MEM program, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Ramona Graves, Dean, College of Earth Resource Science and Engineering, Colorado School of Mines Marie Heatherington, Junior in Mining Engineering and President of the student chapter of SME, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Werner Kuhr, Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Hugh Miller, Associate Professor of Mining Engineering, Mines, Colorado School of Mines Dr. Nicole Smith, Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering and Newmont Faculty Associate, Colorado School of Mines


12:00—1:30 pm Box Lunch in Exhibit HallPlease visit our lunch sponsor, Wagner Equipment Co., in booth 200/202 to get your lunch voucher.


Wednesday, April 4

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TIME EVENT ROOM1:30—2:30 pm Session: Mining Technology—From Drone Selection to Fatigue

Monitoring: How Technology is Improving Work and Making Workplaces SaferWe’ve all heard about and used apps and wearable technology designed for consumers, but can the technology be used to promote occupa-tional safety and health and risk management? Our two speakers from Caterpillar Global Mining and Trapper Mining Inc. look at cutting edge technology and explain how they can help you and your workers im-prove productivity, work more safely and track progress. Moderator: Jared Rhea, Mining Engineer, Trapper Mining Inc. Panelists: Monte McCoy, Short Range Planning Engineer, Trapper Mining Inc. Mitch Cowart, Technology Rep, Cat Solutions


2:30—3:00 pm Afternoon Cookie BreakSponsored by AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc., Energy Fuels Inc. and Knight Piesold and Co.


2:30—3:30 pm Session: Mining Technology Panel—Legal IssuesFuture advances in mining technology include collection and protection of a considerable amount of data that can have legal impacts on a mining operation. Panelists will discuss the potential impacts covering systems security, data collection monitoring from a discovery perspective for pos-sible litigation and crisis management preparation, implementation and execution for mine managers. Moderator: Don Ewigleben, Attorney at Law, Donald C. Ewigleben LLC Panelists: John Fognani, Natural Resources Specialist, Haynes and Boone, LLP Trey Overdyke, Partner, Holland & Hart LLP Janet A. Savage, Partner, Davis Graham & Stubbs


3:30—4:30 pm Session: The Cost & Impact of a 100 Percent Renewable Portfolio Standard for the State of ColoradoHear highlights from this report covering some of the main costs and impacts associated with a hypothetical 100 percent RPS in Colorado. Speaker: Amy Cooke, Executive Vice President and Director of the Energy and Environmental Policy Center, Independence Institute Sponsored by Peabody Energy – Twentymile Coal, LLC


6:00—10:00 pm Environmental Stewardship Awards Reception & Banquet (pre-registration required)Join us as we recognize our colleagues in the industry and their achievements in environmental protection. Martha Rudolph, Director of Environmental Programs at the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment and Douglas Benevento, Regional Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8, will provide updates on initiatives and activities for their respective agencies.Sponsored by: Climax Molybdenum Company (a Freeport-McMoRan Company); Mountain Coal Company, LLC; Newmont Mining Corporation; Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.

Hyatt Regency Denver Capitol Ballroom 1-4

TIME EVENT ROOM8:30—11:30 am Registration Open Four Seasons

Pre-Function


9:00—10:30 am Session: Safety and Health: The New International Academy of Mine Safety and Health and the CMSPPanelists will discuss the work of the International Academy of Mine Safety and Health (IAMSH-SME) and its goal to develop the Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) into the primary global mine safety credential. Learn how you can take advantage of this program to enhance your professional knowledge and resume. Moderator: Laura E. Beverage, Workplace Safety and Health Attorney, Jackson Kelly PLLC Panelists: Tom Hethmon, MS, CIH, ROH, MAIOH, FAIHA, Hethmon Associates Inc. Bruce Huber, IAMSH Board Vice-Chair, Consultant William C York-Feirn, Director, Mine Safety Program, Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety Sponsored by GCC Energy, LLC

Breakout Room 207

9:00—10:30 am Session: Legal and Policy Update—Sustainable Public Policy Efforts by the current Administration to streamline federal permitting of mining projects are welcomed by our industry but these practices can be quickly reversed by a future administration. Our panel experts have been at the forefront of changing state and federal public policy and will discuss how changing public policy affects the sustainability of mining projects that take years to fully develop and must operate profitably. Moderator: James W. Sanderson, Attorney/Shareholder, Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite Panelists: Kathleen Benedetto - Senior Advisor to the Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior Gerald C. Mullins, Vice President, Government Affairs and External Relations, National Mining Association Debra Struhsacker, Principal, Struhsacker Environmental Permitting & Government Relations Consulting John Swartout, Rural Policy & Outreach Director, Governor John Hickenlooper


10:30 am— 12:00 pm

Prize DrawingsSee next page for a list of exhibitors offering prize drawings. Be sure to visit their booths to register to win!


Thursday, April 5


Visit these exhibitors to register to win amazing giveaways!

Drawings will take place on Thursday, April 5 at 10:30 am.

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Thursday, April 5TIME EVENT ROOM12:00—1:30 pm Reclamation and Safety Awards Closing Luncheon

(pre-registration required)More than 20 recipients will be awarded at this year’s luncheon. Join us for this last opportunity to mingle with your peers as we join with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to recognize the accomplishments of the industry. Speakers: Ginny Brannon, Deputy Director and Division Director Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Department of Natural Resources Representative from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)Sponsored by Pinnacol Assurance and Wagner Equipment Co.


1:30—2:30 pm Health and Safety Committee MeetingInterested in providing your input as a member of the Health and Safety Committee? Join us as we discuss current topics and hear updates from David Weaver, Rocky Mountain Metal/Nonmetal Mining District Manager and Richard Gates, Coal District 9 District Manager.


Visit these exhibitors to register to win amazing giveaways!

Drawings will take place on Thursday, April 5 at 10:30 am.

AddOns, Inc. (booth 307) Gift Basket

American Exploration and Mining Association (booth 100) $100 Amazon Gift Card

CHECK-6 INC. (booth 103) Fighter Jet Thumb Drive

Stephen Smith, Inc./ Larry R. Moyer Exploration, LLC (booth 201) Grande River Vineyards, Colorado Grown Wine

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum (booth 112) Two sets of admission tickets to NMHFM & Matchless Mine

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Exhibitors by Company 14

COMPANY NAME BOOTH PRODUCT CATEGORY

ACZ Laboratories 315 Environmental Testing

AddOns, Inc. 307 Computers/Software

Agapito Associates, Inc. 319 Engineering - Mining

AIL MINING 314 Structural Fabrication

American Exploration and Mining Association 100 Other

American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) 107 Other

Binder+Co USA, Inc. 306 Mining Industry Materials

CHECK-6 INC. 103 Consultants - Mining

Colorado Mining Association (CMA) 105 Other

Colorado School of Mines 116-119 Engineering - Mining

Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners 208 Other

Denver Machine Shop 203 Machine Shops/Tooling

Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety 204 Other

Energy Laboratories 305 Laboratory/Supplies

Epiroc 211 Contractors - Mining

ETI Equipment & Trucks INC 318 Equipment Distributors - Industrial

Geotech Environmental Equipment, Inc. 210 Other

Golder 301 Consultants - Mining

Hayward Baker Inc 218 Geotechnical Construction

HIIG 308 Insurance

Hytorc 111 Tools and Services

Kahuna Designs 207 Engineering - Civil

Knight Piesold and Co. 316 Engineering Consultant

Mill Man Steel, Inc. 101 Steel Piping/Steel Piling

Miners News 217 Publcation

Munro Supply, Inc. 300 Supplies

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum 112 Other

Nexans AmerCable 310 Electrical Suppliers

Nightstick 311 Lighting

Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute 317 Education

Shoco Oil Inc 309 Oil/Gas

Sipi Metals Corp 302 Refiners of Precious Metals

Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) 209 Other

SRK Consulting (U.S.), Inc. 214 Consultants - Mining

Stephen Smith, Inc./Larry R. Moyer Exploration, LLC 201 Exploration

Sympatec 304 Particle Size Analyzer

The Mining Record 104/106 Publication

UE SYSTEMS 215 Manufacturing

Utah Mining Association 110 Other

Wagner Equipment Co. 200/202 Equipment Distributors - Crushing/Mill

WCRM/Western Cultural Resource Management, Inc 303 Archaeologists

WESCO Distribution, Inc. 205 Electrical Suppliers

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HACKMINES: NEWMONT INNOVATION CHALLENGEStudents from the Colorado School of Mines have the opportunity to apply creative innovation skills to a big, real world challenge by participating in this exciting, team-based competition. Participants will learn about the mining industry and several areas of opportunity for innovation, brainstorm innovation ideas, formulate and iterate basic prototypes, and prepare and present their team’s idea/innovation to a panel of judges. Winners receive prizes and the teams with the best ideas will have the opportunity to continue work on their idea with financial support from the competition sponsor,

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PROGRAM Western Mining › › resource › ... · 2018-10-02 · 10:30–11:00 am Morning Beverage Break Four Seasons Pre-Function 11:00–11:45 am Mine Updates Continued Four Seasons