Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) Past Events
SME’s 2017 Annual Conference & Expo and the Colorado Mining Association’s (CMA) 119th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition will provide the knowledge, insights and information you’ll need to not only survive but thrive in an era of rapid economic and market change. This is the one event where successful leaders from around the world will share their visions, expertise and experience. Avoiding complacency during periods of sustained growth, these mining professionals have been able to quickly and efficiently deploy resources when and where they are needed, growing shareholder value and securing profits.
All facets and operations of the mining industry are increasingly relying on capturing and using quality data. From archiving and analysis to improve production, identifying trends in the workforce to improving community relations data affects all aspects of today’s mining industry. Most companies have data that they have been monitoring and collecting, some for decades, but now it is what can the data do for you. Successful organizations of tomorrow are going to be those that have learned and implemented the best practices for their specific operations by better understanding what that data tells them. Data can identify trends in the industry, where customers are and what is currently motivating their purchases, even where certain minerals are located. Companies who know how to make data work for them are the ones that will be successful in the future.