PLA will be a part of the MINEXCHANGE 2025 SME Annual Conference & Expo and CMA 127th National Western Mining Conference – the mining and metallurgy industry’s premier event! The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) brings together the mining and mineral industry’s brightest and most dedicated professionals. Over 13,000 global members advance their careers with the world-class technical resources, educational programs, networking opportunities and professional development tools from SME. Our members are focused on sharing best practices for safety, environmental stewardship and moving mining forward. SME. Inspiring mining professionals worldwide.