The 4M Expo brings together students, faculty, industry partners, and the community to explore innovation across Mining, Materials, Munitions, and Manufacturing. Through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and engaging activities, discover the ideas, technologies, and real-world impact shaping the future at South Dakota Mines.

Saturday, October 3, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Free Parking on Campus - No Permits Required!

 

Keynote Speakers

Where Industry, Innovation & Community Come Together
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South Dakota Mines President Dr. Brian Tande
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / Surbeck Ballroom
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U.S. Senator Mike Rounds
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / Surbeck Ballroom
Anthropic: Anthony Cimino
From Anthropic: Anthony Cimino
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM / Surbeck Ballroom
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From Minnesota Mining: Julie Lucus
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM / Surbeck Ballroom
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From Northwestern Energy: Tom Glanzer
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM / Surbeck Ballroom
Dakota Gold: Amy Koenig
From Dakota Gold: Amy Koenig
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM / Surbeck Ballroom
 

 

 

Agenda

All-Day Activities & Demonstrations
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Cookie Mining • Crafts & Coloring • Gold Panning • Rockets • Blacksmithing • Mine Rescue • Lab Tours • Virtual Reality Mining • Water Erosion • Rock & Mineral Identification • Sandbox Mining • Museum of Geology • Mining & Military Equipment Displays • UAV Club (Drones) • Hybrid Rocket Stand • Geode Breaking • Robotics • Hardrocker Racing • Baja Team • Elephant Toothpaste • Balloon Power Cars

Families, students, and guests are welcome to explore hands-on activities and demonstrations at their own pace throughout they day. Come and go as you please, and take advantage of the optional speaker sessions between activities. 
Opening Address
10:00 AM –11:00 AM / Surbeck Ballroom

Activities and demonstrations will continue throughout the day for guests who prefer to remain in the activity area.

  • Dr. Brian Tande
  • Senator Mike Rounds
  • Anthony Cimino, Anthropic

Afternoon Keynote

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM / Surbeck Ballroom

Activities and demonstrations will continue throughout the day for guests who prefer to remain in the activity area.

  • Julie Lucas, Minnesota Mining
  • Tom Glanzer, Northwestern Energy (BHE)
  • Amy Koenig, Dakota Gold
 

 

Gold Sponsors:

Couer Wharf Logo
Nevada Gold MInes Logo
 

Silver Sponsors:

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EnCore Logo
 

Bronze Sponsors:

Neiman Logo
ARA Logo
 

Become a Sponsor!

 

Parking Map

SDSMT Parking Map

 

Have Questions?

Have questions about the 4M Expo? Reach out to our team for more information about the event, activities, and schedule.
(605) 394-1275
jamie.adelman@sdsmt.edu