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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - April
DESCRIPTION:Topic:  Lessons Learned from Independent Review of Tailings Storage Facilities \nMining companies are increasingly using independent review of tailings storage facilities (TSFs) to help manage risk\, satisfy governance objectives\, meet regulator and insurance requirements\, and optimize operations. These reviews can take different forms\, depending on the drivers and objectives. The effectiveness of reviews can be highly dependent on the reviewer fit\, scope of the review\, and interpersonal dynamics. This presentation will share lessons learned – both technical and non-technical – from independent review of TSFs across the world. Recommendations and considerations for effective independent review based on these experiences will also be shared \nSpeaker: Jed Greenwood (Barr Engineering) \nJed Greenwood is a senior geotechnical engineer and vice president at Barr Engineering based in Minneapolis\, MN. He has over 20 years of geotechnical engineering experience and has worked extensively on the investigation and design of tailings dams for U.S. and Canadian mining clients as well as flood-protection dams for government clients. He has been the principal in charge for Barr dam safety reviews performed for Canadian oil sands operators and other mines in recent years. Jed is currently the international dam advisor for a tailings dam in Brazil. His project work has ranged from the design and analysis of dams and levees to forensic analysis of landslides to seepage analysis and stabilization measures for natural and constructed slopes. He has published on a number of geotechnical engineering topics. Jed is also skilled in numerical modeling using finite-difference and finite-element techniques.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-april/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T201024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T020001Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - March
DESCRIPTION:Real world lessons in water treatment \nLogan Billin \nPresentation \n\nReal-World Lifecycle Lessons in Water Treatment\nManaging Water Quality Variability\nBalancing Operational Reliability and Cost\nNavigating Complex Treatment Challenges\n\nAbout: \nLogan Billin supports Linkan’s lifecycle approach to water treatment\, focusing on the design\, construction\, and operation of treatment systems for mining and industrial clients. His field-based engineering and operational experience helps deliver practical\, proven treatment solutions that connect design\, pilot testing\, and operations across complex project environments.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-march/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T210635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T210644Z
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SUMMARY:SME Minexchange
DESCRIPTION:For more info visit: https://smeannualconference.org/ \nLocation: Salt Lake City\, UT
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/sme-minexchange/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T200952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T181459Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - February
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Gerhard Labuschagne \nTopic: Are you automation ready? \nPresentation \nJoin Gerhard at the monthly SME meeting to talk about automation in mining and drilling. Learn about the benefits and pitfalls of transitioning to automated systems\, how to set yourself up for success. The learnings are applicable to anyone considering automating any function from drilling\, processing and logistics. \n\nHow to modernize vs replace\nHow automation delivers value\nWhat “ready for autonomy” really means\nWhere you are in your autonomy journey\n\nAbout \nGerhard Labuschagne leads global automation strategy at FLANDERS\, focusing on drill control modernization and scalable ARDVARC automation solutions for surface mining. His 22+ years of engineering and mining leadership experience enables practical\, field-proven automation programs that integrate controls\, data systems\, and reliability engineering across complex operations
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T200831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T222129Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - January
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Carl Nesbitt \nTopic: Copper study
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-january/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251215T210000
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CREATED:20250822T200652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T021618Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - December Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:No presentation.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-december/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
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SUMMARY:AEMA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more info visit: https://www.miningamerica.org/annualmeeting \nLocation: Sparks\, NV
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/aema-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251117T180000
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CREATED:20250822T200244Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - November
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ed Macha \n \nEd Macha is the founder and CEO of Reliable Controls Corporation\, a Salt Lake City-based firm specializing in commissioning\, start-up\, and process controls for large-scale industrial facilities. With more than 30 years of experience in metal and mineral processing\, oil and gas\, and other heavy industries\, Ed has built a reputation for turning complex systems into reliable\, high-performing operations. \nUnder his leadership\, Reliable Controls has become a trusted partner to major owners and EPC firms\, ensuring systems are brought online safely\, efficiently\, and to specification. His perspective is shaped by decades in the field\, where reliability\, readiness\, and disciplined execution define success \n\nTopic: Building Mines That Start Right the First Time\nCommissioning as a Design Philosophy\, Not a Phase \n\nThis session explores how integrating commissioning early in project design transforms mechanical completion into true operational readiness. Ed will share insights from over 15 megaprojects on how a commissioning-focused approach drives efficiency\, reduces rework\, and ensures mines start right the first time.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-november/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251020T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T200142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T014509Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - October
DESCRIPTION:Meeting Details\nTopic: NVMA overview \nPresenter: Amanda Hilton \n  \nTopic: Miner-to-Miner: Mark Twain \nFrom 1859 to 1864\, Samual Clemens went west to seek his fortune.  He worked as a miner in three mining districts; Unionville\, NV; Aurora\, NV; and Angels Camp\, CA.  Between his time as a miner in Esmeralda (Aurora) and Angels Camp\, he worked as a reporter in the Comstock Mining District in Nevada and San Francisco; on the Comstock\, he became Mark Twain.  Twain’s mining adventures were chronicled in his book “Roughing It” to be entertaining\, not autobiographical.  During his time in mining\, Twain wrote many letters.  From these letters and various collections\, the story of Twain as a miner is every bit as entertaining as “Roughing It.”  This presentation will summarize the story of Mark Twain as a miner. \n  \nPresenter: Larry Radford \n \nLarry Radford has over 40 years of leadership and operational experience in the mining industry. Radford currently serves as a board member for Revival Gold. Radford served as President & CEO\, and Director of Argonaut Gold Inc.\, where he led the 200\,000 ounce per year gold producer and oversaw a turnaround of the Magino Project in Ontario\, Canada. Previously\, Radford served as COO of Gold Standard Ventures Corp.\, where he led development of the South Railroad Project in Nevada. Before Gold Standard Ventures\, Radford held the role of Sr. VP & COO of Hecla Mining Company (“Hecla”) where he managed the operating portfolio of underground mines\, including the Lucky Friday mine in Idaho\, the Greens Creek mine in Alaska\, the Casa Berardi mine\, in Quebec\, Canada and the San Sebastian mine in Durango\, Mexico. \nPrior to his role at Hecla\, Radford held roles of increasing responsibility with Kinross Gold Corporation from 2007 through 2011\, including Vice President & General Manager of the Fort Knox mine in Alaska\, Vice President of Strategic Mine Planning and Vice President of South American Operations. Radford worked with Barrick Gold Corporation from 1989 to 2007\, including 14 years at the Goldstrike mine in Nevada\, two years at the Tambo mine in Chile and two years as General Manager of the Cowal mine in New South Wales\, Australia. \nRadford is a second-generation miner from Idaho’s Silver Valley\, who began his mining career in 1984 with Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation. He received a Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering from the University of Idaho and an MBA from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He is a member of SME and a registered Professional Engineer in Idaho.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-october/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T210319Z
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SUMMARY:Heap Leach Solutions 2025
DESCRIPTION:For more info visit: https://www.heapleachsolutions.ca/ \nLocation: Sparks\, NV
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/heap-leach-solutions-205/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T195526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T011905Z
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SUMMARY:Northern NV SME Monthly Meeting - September
DESCRIPTION:Topic: The Eagle Gold heap leach failure of June 24\, 2024 \nPresenter: Mark Smith\, P.E.\, P.Eng. Geotechnical engineer \nMark is a professional engineer with 45 years of experience in heap leaching and tailings management. He now principally works as a senior reviewer\, technical advisor\, and member of IGRBs and ITRBs. Mark holds a master’s degree in civil/geotechnical engineering from UNR and has been on the College of Engineering advisory board for 15 years. He started his career in Nevada and later co-founded an engineering company which grew to a staff of 500 with offices in 7 countries. Most recently\, Mark was on the emergency response team for the Yukon government and then chaired the independent review board for the failure of Victoria Gold’s Eagle Gold heap leach project.
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/northern-nv-sme-monthly-meeting-september/
LOCATION:Circus Circus\, 500 N Sierra St\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nothern NV SME":MAILTO:nnevsme@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250903
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T210105Z
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SUMMARY:NVMA Meeting Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more info visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/96a6feaf-ab92-4bb3-a9f3-ce55a5018cb2/summary \nLocation: South Lake Tahoe\, CA
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/nvma-meeting-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250822T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T020739
CREATED:20250822T204115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T210757Z
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SUMMARY:Nevada MPD Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For more info visit: https://www.nvmpd.com \nLocation: Reno\, NV
URL:https://nnevsme.com/event/nevada-mpd-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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