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CONSOL Energy Inc. Hosts the 2008 SME/PCMIA Member Reception

 By Susan Bealko, Chair, SME Pittsburgh Section

On October 30-31, 2008, the Pittsburgh Section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME) and the Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute of America (PCMIA) co-sponsored the 2008 Annual Joint Venture Meeting near Pittsburgh, PA.  The meeting included multiple technical sessions, emergency response equipment displays, the student career fair, and social events.  Keynote speakers included CEO James F. Roberts (Foundation Coal), mining engineer Shane D. Perry (J.T. Boyd Co.), Chief Robert A. Full (Allegheny County Department of Emergency Services), and SME President Dr. George W. Luxbacher (Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc.).

 CONSOL Energy Inc. hosted the joint meeting member reception (October 30, 2008) at the new CNX Center.  This event commemorated the recent opening of their new headquarters in Southpointe, PA.  The member reception was the highlight of the joint meeting and was enjoyed by all, including many SME professional and student members. 

 Guests were greeted at the CNX Center entrance by mine rescue team members and emergency response equipment was on display. The reception continued with a building tour, fine cuisine and beverages, and a warm welcome from SME-member Pete Lilly, CONSOL Energy Coal Group president and other CONSOL Energy Inc. employees. Mr. Lilly provided his insight about the assured future of CONSOL Energy Inc., their new Absolute ZERO safety initiative and underground coal mining in the United States. Visitors took pleasure in visiting and networking with their mining-industry colleagues and friends. 

Mining Engineering students enjoy networking at the CONSOL Energy, Inc. member reception.

Mine rescue team members greeted reception attendees with mine emergency response equipment for display.