#1 Regional Minerals Conference in the Midwest

The SME Minnesota Conference has a long running history of excellence in providing a regionally focused conference for the iron ore mining industry. For over 90 years, the SME Minnesota Section has held the conference to support the growth and advancement of the industry in the Midwest.

It is one of the top performing conferences for the iron ore industry and proposed new non-ferrous operations that continues to boast an excellent program covering environmental technology, industrial minerals, industry policy, mining and exploration, and minerals processing.

With more than 1,000 qualified attendees and an expansive exhibit hall featuring over 135 exhibitors, this growing conference is a must-attend industry event.

The 2020 SME Minnesota Conference features a progressive program, discussing the impact of future technological advancements in the mining industry and the modernization of the region. The program also features key industry thought leaders providing insight, analysis and practical applications on how to improve growth and development no matter the economic state of the industry.