About the SME Annual Conference
The SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration) Annual Conference is a major international mining industry event that brings together professionals from across the mining value chain. The conference features:
- More than 120 technical sessions
- Over 550 exhibiting companies
- Presentations focused on innovative ideas, best practices, and cutting-edge research
The event is widely recognized as a key forum for mining technology, equipment, and data-driven solutions, attracting a strong audience of OEMs, operators, and industry stakeholders.
- Date February 22, 2026 - August 1, 2026
- Location Salt Lake City, Utah
- Country United States
- Venue Salt Palace Convention Center
- Booth Booth 1303
Presentations
Monday, February 23 - 2:45 pm
Room 255F
The Human Edge in Autonomous Mining: Designing for Operators, Not Replacing Them
M. Popova and C. Blignaut; Epiroc Rock Drills AB, Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden, and Epiroc Drilling Solutions LLC, Garland, TX
Tuesday, February 24 - 10:05 am
Room 150D-E
The Role of Spanish and Hispanoamerican Scientists and Engineers in the Development of Mining and Metallurgical Science in the 18th Century
Angel Tobar Escudero, S. Nowosad and J. Parra y Alfaro Epiroc, Coslada, Madrid, Spain; Curtin University, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Tuesday, February 24 - 2:05 pm
Room 255C
Systems Engineering in Mining: Aligning People, Processes, and Culture for a Successful Change
S. Nowosad, Angel Tobar Escudero, and S. Ergener; Curtin University, Kalgoorlie, WA, Australia; Epiroc, Coslada, Madrid, Spain, and Epiroc Drilling Tools AB, Fagersta, Sweden
Wednesday, February 25 - 3:25 pm
Room 255F
Powering the Future Underground: Overcoming Safety and Infrastructure Barriers with Epiroc BEVs in U.S. Mining
Andre Barriault - Regional Applications Expert BEV NASA, Canada
Sessions Mentioning Epiroc
Monday, February 23 - 2:05 pm
Room 255F
World's First Fully Battery Electric Underground Trolley System
R. Dittakavi and J. Bretzius; ABB, Salt Lake City, UT
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Ground Engaging Solutions
Epiroc’s GET line specializes in advanced attachment systems and digital solutions designed to enhance safety and productivity for both surface and underground mining.
LinkOA
LinkOA is an OEM-agnostic, open autonomy platform designed to elevate your mining operations. It supports a broad ecosystem of potential autonomous surface mining applications from drill to mill.
LinkOA enhances safety, productivity, and scalability across haulage, drilling, and blasting while offering unmatched flexibility for retrofitting and future-proofing your fleet.
Electric Pit Viper Series
Epiroc's electric-driven Pit Viper drills deliver the same groundbreaking performance with zero exhaust emissions, zero fuel consumption, and a lower carbon footprint.
Underground electrification
Go from vision to a fully electric underground operation. We provide the equipment, infrastructure, and competence needed for your mine's transition.
Visit us at booth #1303 to learn more
(just inside to the left)