The SME 2019 Annual Conference & Expo and 121st CMA National Western Mining Conference was a huge success with more than 6,500 attendees and 800 exhibit booths! CMA would like to extend sincere thanks to all of our 2019 sponsors for their support.
CLE
The 121st National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition was approved by the Colorado Continuing Legal Education Office for 13 General Credits. Affidavit forms may be found here.
CMA Sustainability Reception and Awards Presentation
On Tuesday evening we recognized our colleagues in the industry for their achievements in sustainable practices and for creating positive public perceptions of our modern mining industry. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and beverages while mingling with their peers and learning more about how their colleagues are working with government agencies and other organizations to create and maintain sustainable practices in the mining industry.
Congratulations to our Best of the Best award recipients:
Coal—Trapper Mining, Inc., Trapper Mine
Hardrock—Ouray Silver Mines Inc., Revenue-Virginius Mine
Reclamation & Safety Awards Closing Luncheon
CMA joined with the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety to recognize the accomplishments of the industry Wednesday afternoon. Dan Gibbs, the newly appointed Executive Director of the Department of Natural Resources, addressed luncheon attendees.
Congratulations to our 2018 award recipients:
EXCELLENCE IN IMPACTFUL SAFETY TRAINING & BEST PRACTICES
David Rigsby, Newmont USA Ltd.
Lance Tideman, Newmont USA Ltd.
EXCELLENCE IN INDIVIDUAL SAFETY
Dennis Cook, Colowyo Coal Company (Colowyo Mine)
Jeff Bean, Colowyo Coal Company (Colowyo Mine)
Alan Lyons, Colowyo Coal Company (Colowyo Mine)
Mark Chapman, Newmont USA Ltd.
EXCELLENCE IN INNOVATIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
Dwight Blackwell, Blue Mountain Energy (Deserado Mine)
John Hind, Newmont USA Ltd.
Lance Goodale, Newmont USA Ltd.
Harry McWilliams, Trapper Mining, Inc. (Trapper Mine)
Jim Carolus, Trapper Mining Inc. (Trapper Mine)
OUTSTANDING SAFETY
Climax Molybdenum Company (Henderson Mine)
Colowyo Coal Company (Colowyo Mine)
Mountain Coal Company, LLC (West Elk Mine)
Newmont USA Ltd. (Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mine)
RECLAMATION: COAL
Mountain Coal Company, LLC (West Elk Mine)
Trapper Mining Inc. (Trapper Mine)
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
EXCELLENCE IN PHASE III BOND RELEASE
CAM Mining, LLC (Munger Canyon Mine)
PENDLETON AWARD
Bill Bear, Bowie Resource Partners, LLC
2020 CMA CONFERENCE
We’re looking at ways to provide better value to our members in the years we don’t have a combined conference with SME including more meaningful formats, more opportunities to attend throughout Colorado and better value for our vendor/supplier members. Stay tuned in the coming months for more information!
