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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Read a Letter from Andy Cole, SME Foundation President

SME Foundation Corporate Roundtable Partner Spotlight

Hexagon’s Mining division connects measurement and autonomy across surface and underground operations, pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology and data insights to help customers optimize resources and move material safely. Equal to the breadth of this smart mining portfolio is innovation that incorporates robotic sensors and software, digital twins, and AI-enhanced analytics, positioning us to meet sustainability and demographic challenges, helping customers steadily advance toward truly autonomous solutions.

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

Thank you to our 2026 MINEXCHANGE Annual Conference Sponsors

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