What Do We Do?
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is a professional society (nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation) whose more than 15,000 membership represents all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 100 countries. SME members include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers. SME advances the worldwide mining and underground construction community through information exchange and professional development. SME's staff is located in Englewood, Colorado.
The Northern MN Subsection is part of the MN Section of SME. Our main goal is to provide educational, and career development opportunities to SME members in Northern Minnesota. We also have multiple social activities throughout the year for our members. Our Minerals Education Coalition (MEC)/Outreach efforts strive to educate the public about the importance of mining to our society and everyday lives. Special emphasis is placed on promoting science, math, engineering and geology to students.
The Northern MN Subsection is part of the MN Section of SME. Our main goal is to provide educational, and career development opportunities to SME members in Northern Minnesota. We also have multiple social activities throughout the year for our members. Our Minerals Education Coalition (MEC)/Outreach efforts strive to educate the public about the importance of mining to our society and everyday lives. Special emphasis is placed on promoting science, math, engineering and geology to students.
