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Join a dynamic network of industry leaders and innovators at MINEXCHANGE 2026, happening February 22–25 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Obtain the Industry's Leading Safety Certification

Join the fastest-growing body of credentialed mine safety and health experts at by working towards your CMSP credential at MINEXCHANGE 2026.

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Find Forward-Thinking Perspectives at MN 2026

Take advantage of relevant technical sessions and endless networking opportunities at the 2026 SME Minnesota Conference this April in Duluth, MN.

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Enrollment for the SME Mentoring Program is open through March 23, 2026. Make a difference and connect with the people driving the industry.

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February 5, 2026

Rio, Glencore abandon merger talks for the third time...

Rio Tinto on Thursday ended takeover talks with rival Glencore, saying the two companies were unable to reach...

February 5, 2026

Barrick to press ahead with IPO of North American gold...

Barrick Mining said on Thursday it would move forward with preparations for an initial public offering of its...

February 5, 2026

Komatsu announces plans to acquire assets of SRC of...

Komatsu North America has entered into an agreement to acquire assets of SRC of Lexington, Inc., a supplier...

February 4, 2026

US, Mexico to develop coordinated trade policies on...

The United States and Mexico on Wednesday unveiled a 60-day plan to develop coordinated trade policies aimed...

February 4, 2026

US proposes critical minerals trade bloc aimed at...

U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday unveiled plans to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for...

February 4, 2026

Australian miner expects to supply US critical minerals...

Australian miner expects to supply US critical minerals stockpile, CEO says An Australian scandium project...

February 3, 2026

Some 30 countries want to join critical minerals club, US...

About 30 countries want to join a club of allies and partners on trading critical minerals to reduce reliance...

February 3, 2026

New Cat 6015 design offers increased uptime, higher...

With a versatile design offering efficient operation for a range of tasks, the new Cat® 6015 hydraulic mining...

February 3, 2026

SME’s 2026 Minnesota conference returns to Duluth in April...

SME’s annual Minnesota conference will take place in Duluth, MN at the Entertainment Convention Center from...

February 2, 2026

Trump launches $12 billion minerals stockpile to boost US...

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