Welcome to the SME Foundation

The SME Foundation advances mining and metallurgy through scholarships, outreach, and programs that educate, connect, and inspire.
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Thank you to our Corporate Roundtable Partners:

Pinnacle Partner:

Champion Partner:

Benefactor Partners:

Patron Partners

Core Natural Resources
Eriez Manufacturing Co.
First Majestic Silver Corp.
J.H. Fletcher & Co.

 

JENNMAR
Komatsu 
Metso
Redpath Mining

RESPEC
Schlam
Somerset International Inc.
Vulcan Materials Company Foundation

SME Foundation Corporate Roundtable Partner Spotlight

We thank Core Natural Resources, an SMEF Corporate Roundtable Patron, for their generous $25K donation to support the Minerals Education Coalition, the Mining in Society Merit Badge, and the PE Committee funds.

Thank you to our most recent donors:

Ronald & Connie Parratt – $2K to the SMEF General Fund
Roger Cooper – $100 to the SMEF General Fund
Stella Searston - $100 to the SMEF General Fund
Robert & Nancy Kudlawiec - $1,000 to the Stantec/McIntosh Scholarship Fund

The SME Foundation is grateful for the support from all of our donors.

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Thank you to our 2026 MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference Sponsors

Gala Dinner Title Sponsor

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Gala Dinner Wine Sponsor

Gala Dinner Cocktail Reception Sponsor


Gala Dinner Auction Sponsor

Gala Dinner Door Prize Sponsor