Every year, nearly 20 tons of new minerals must be provided for evert person in the United States to make the things we use daily, from the iron ore used to build cars, buildings, and bridges to the copper used to carry the electricity powering your laptop.

To thrive in this modern era of mining, we must rapidly adapt to our industry's ever-evolving expectations. By leveraging technology, embracing modernized opportunities in operations and sustainability, and considering new mineral possibilities to broaden beyond the roots of the iron range, we are paving the way for a successful and exciting future.
April 7-9, 2025 | Virginia, MN | Iron Trail Motors Event Center
​The 96th Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Section of SME is THE top-performing regional minerals conference in the Midwest! Featuring a wide range of sessions addressing pressing industry issues, emerging industry trends, and the latest industry technology developments, this must-attend conference has a long history of being one of the top-performing regional conferences in the iron ore industry.
Comet Tsuchinshan-Atlas in the evening sky over a haul truck at the Hull Rust Mine View on 10/13/24. 

Technical Program

Submit your abstract by November 22 to be a part of the 2025 program!

Conference Agenda

Schedule - SME Minnesota Conference​

Exhibitors

The SME Minnesota Conference is the perfect opportunity to expose your brand to top decision makers in the iron ore industry. 
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