2024 SME Annual Conference and Expo

When we consider environmental, social and governance factors in tandem with engineering and design decisions it results in more sustainable and resilient solutions. That’s why our global mining team has professionals ranging from resource geologists to aquatic biologists, mine planners to cultural scientists. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining. Learn more about our mining expertise.

• Sue Longo | “Rehabilitation of historic mine workings: A phased approach.”
• Simone Bailey | “Water stewardship through a mine life cycle.”
• Tobias Roetting | “Field trials of dispersed alkaline substrate to passively treat highly polluted AMD at two sites in Wales (UK).”
• PJ Nolan and Cole Mayer | “Geochemical modeling for remediation design of uranium in the presence of high concentration ammonium sulphate.”
• Nirjhar Shah | “A case study: Rehabilitating abandoned clay tailings storage facilities for use as water reservoirs and alternate water supply sources.”
• Nico Bezuidenhout | “NexGen, Rook I Project: Novel Source-term derivation for cemented uranium paste tailings disposal in a purpose-built underground TSF.”
• Barbaros Demircan | “A Pathway to Future Ready Mines: Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Principles into Mining.”
• Craig Weber | “Anaconda Copper Mine: Remedial actions, historical heap leach operations.”
• Rajiv Srivastava | “Gold recovery from carbonaceous ore at Lagunas Norte, Peru.”
• Jesus Romero | “Engineers of Record: Professional registration, and the mining industry in Mexico.”

IdeaXchange Presentation

• Sarah Cox | “Making Remote Work Work."

Panel Discussion

• Tina Darakjian | “Multigenerational Workforce: Challenges & Opportunities.”

Randy Huffsmith, PE, BCEE
Senior Vice President
U.S. Mining Lead
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Jen Pepe
Assistant Vice President
SME Chair of the Environmental Division
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Omar Smith, PE
Assistant Vice President – Civil Engineer
SME Environmental Division Secretary-Treasurer
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Anne Williamson
VP USA Corporate Sustainability & Environment
SME Inclusion and Diversity Committee
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Rens Verburg
Technical Fellow - Geochemistry
SME Environmental Division/ADTI-MMS Joint Standing Committee
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