TECHNICAL SESSION I
Join us for our 1st Technical Session of the 2025-2026 Season!
Technical sessions are designed to provide opportunities for both professionals and students.
Enjoy an evening of dinner, drinks, and industry insights! Learn about the latest research in the field, participate in an exciting Q&A session, and connect with the most active professionals in Idaho!
PRESENTATION DETAILS
Leveraging Mining Technology for Sustainable Operations and Workforce Transformation
Tyler Simmons, Vice President-Worksite Solutions, Western States CAT
In today’s mining industry, technology is more than a productivity tool—it’s a pathway to earning social license to operate, reducing environmental impact, and creating safer, more attractive jobs. This session explores how advanced mining technologies can cut fuel consumption, improve operational outcomes, and align business processes with the evolving expectations of the modern workforce. We’ll also discuss strategies for enhancing safety performance and building trust with stakeholders through innovation.
If you are interested in presenting your research at future Technical Sessions, please fill out the form linked here.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, November 12th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: The Riverside Hotel (North Star Room), 2900 West Chinden Boulevard, Garden City, ID 83714
Dinner: Seated service and hosted bar
EVENT SPONSORS
Session Sponsor: Thank you to Weir Minerals for their generous Session Sponsorship!
Weir Minerals provides the mining industry with engineered processing solutions. Working with customers worldwide, they use their technical expertise and extensive footprint to help solve problems and optimize the entire process. Whether it is slurry transportation equipment or a mine dewatering system, they have you covered. They supply classification and separation as well as crushing and grinding equipment for efficient processing. They protect valuable assets with their durable wear lining materials, and at the end of the process, can provide a sustainable tailings and pipeline solution.
Bar Sponsors: Thank you to Revival Gold for sponsoring the bar for this event!
REGISTRATION
PLEASE REGISTER BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH to ensure a proper headcount can be provided to The Riverside.
Please note that to complete your registration, you must complete the Google form following payment. Your dietary restrictions and contact details will be collected via this form.
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Students, if you would like to register for this event, please click the button below:
RAFFLE DONATIONS
We are always looking for swag or other donation items to include in our raffle giveaways at the end of every Technical Session.
If you have any items you'd like to donate to the giveaway, please bring them with you to the event. If you cannot attend the event but would still like to donate items for the giveaway, please click here to contact us!
QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS?
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