WMA 70th Annual Convention
June 3-5, 2026
CAM-PLEX | Gillette, Wyoming
The WMA 2026 Convention
You and your family are cordially invited to attend the
70th Annual Wyoming Mining Association Convention in Gillette WY, June 3-5, 2026.
Convention Agenda
70th Annual Convention of the Wyoming Mining Association
June 3-5, 2026. – Gillette, Wyoming
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
11:00 – Golf Registration (Bell Nob Golf Course)
Noon – Annual WMA Golf Tournament – Bell Nob Golf Course (Box Lunch Provided)
5:00 – Mining Associates of Wyoming Annual Function – Drinks and Heavy
Hors d’oeuvres – (Bell Nob Golf Course)
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:00 – Breakfast (CAM-PLEX)
7:30 – 1:00 Convention Registration
Session 1. – Cam-Plex – Gillette, Wyoming
7:45 to 8:00 Welcome
Industry Perspectives
8:00 to 8:30 Mr. Scott Melbye, President – Uranium Producers of America
8:30 to 9:30 National Coal Council Panel
Mr. Jimmy Brock, CEO – Core Natural Resources
Mr. Vern Lund, CEO – Navajo Transitional Energy Company
Mr. Adam Anderson, CEO – Western Fuels
Mr. Richard Russell, Senior Vice President, Government and Political Affairs, National Mining Association
Moderator: Mr. Rob Creager, Executive Director Wyoming Energy Authority
9:30 Coffee Break (CAM-PLEX)
10:00 – 10:30 Wyoming PBS Presentation – “Afar & Below: The Story of the Wyoming Trona Miners”
10:45 to 11:45 Wyoming Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
12:00 WMA Presidents Lunch – (CAM-PLEX)
Lunch Speaker
The Honorable Kate MacGregor (Invited) – Deputy Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior
1:30 – Trap Shooting – TBD
5:00 – No Host Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction (CAM-PLEX)
6:30 – Annual WMA Dinner (CAM-PLEX)
Salesman of the Year Awards
WMA Peck Community Achievement Award
WMA PAC Silent Auction
8:00 PM – Music by Kellen Smith
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:30 – Breakfast (CAM-PLEX)
Session 2 – CAM-PLEX– Gillette, Wyoming
8:00 to 8:30 Ms. Brandi O’Brien, Administrator, Land Quality Division Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality
8:30 to 9:00 Mr. John Pope, President and CEO, Carbon Geocapture
Derek Silbaugh, Director, Generation Engineering and Environmental Services, Black Hills Corporation
9:00 to 9:30 Mr. Mike Wandler, President, L&H Industrial
9:30 to 10:00 Coffee Break (CAM-PLEX)
10:00 to 10:30 The Honorable Lanny Erdos, Acting Assistant Secretary for Land & Minerals
Management & Director of Office of Surface Mining And Reclamation Enforcemen
10:30 to 11:00 The Honorable Cyrus Western, Region 8 Administrator, US Environmental Protection Agency
11:00 to 11:30 Mr. Daniel Turner, Executive Director, Power the Future
12:00 – Safety and Reclamation Awards Luncheon (CAM-PLEX)
WMA Safety Awards
WMA Safe Sam Award
MAW Safety Awards
Reclamation Awards
What is there to do in Gillette?
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill energy town. Sure, we’re good at mining, but there is so much more happening in our quaint Wyoming town that you have to see to believe. Whether Campbell County is a stop along the way of your dream Western vacation that includes Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Devils Tower National Monument and The Big Horns, or it’s your weekend getaway destination, we can’t wait to welcome you.
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Anchored in Wyoming’s northeast corner, Gillette is the gateway to Devils Tower National Monument, the nation’s first national monument, and the perfect midway stop between Yellowstone National Park and South Dakota’s Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
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Lodging Options
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Holiday Inn CLICK HERE starting at $179++ per night
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Home 2 Suites CLICK HERE starting at $184++ per night
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Candlewood Suites – CLICK HERE starting at $109++ per night.
Shotgun Shoot Info
2026 Shotgun Shoot!
Lakeside Sporting Clays in Pine Haven
$80 per person
2:00pm-4:00pm
Add to your registration!
PAC SILENT AUCTION
Support your mining industry Political Auction Committee!
SILENT AUTION INFO:
- All items must be submitted by an individual, not a company or corporation.
- If you have a special piece that you would like to highlight, PLEASE CALL Pat Joyce to make arrangements for additional promo material (aka, a poster displayed at the auction!)
2026 INFO:
WMA and MAW Members THANK YOU most sincerely for your continued support!
TO DONATE, Contact Pat Joyce:
307-635-0331
About Gillette, WY
This isn’t your run-of-the-mill energy town. Sure, we’re good at mining, but there is so much more happening in our quaint Wyoming town that you have to see to believe. Whether Campbell County is a stop along the way of your dream Western vacation that includes Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Devils Tower National Monument and The Big Horns, or it’s your weekend getaway destination, we can’t wait to welcome you.
Your journey out West is about exploration and discovery, so if you stick to the well-traveled paths, you’ll miss much of the adventure. Find where Gillette and Wright can take you.
How & When to Register
Time & Events
The WMA Convention will begin on Wednesday, June 3 with our annual golf tournament.
On Thursday, June 4 the general session of the convention will convene at the CAM-PLEX at 8:00 am to hear from a variety of speakers. The annual WMA President’s Lunch will follow upon conclusion of the session at noon. Join the fun of a trap shoot Thursday afternoon or explore Gillette. On Thursday evening, the convention will hold its annual banquet and silent auction for all attendees at 6:00 pm.
On Friday, June 5 the convention will reconvene at 9:00am, and conclude with our Safety and Reclamation Awards luncheon following at noon.
Annual WMA Golf Tournament
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Play Bell Nob Golf Course in Gillette, Wyoming! An 18-hole gem with top practice facilities, prairie views, and a welcoming clubhouse.
Single Person – $150
Team – $575
MAW Golf Tournament Sponsorships Available – Drink Sponsor, Golf Ball Sponsor, Hole Sponsorships.
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Drink Cart – $1500
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Hole – $300
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Lunch – $3000 total or share with two-three other sponsors
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Golf Balls – $1500
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Towels – $2000
CALL HEIDI PETERSON: (307) 760-3897 OR (307) 635-0331 or heidi@wyomingmining.org
Convention Sponsorships
EVENT SPONSORSHIP:
Sponsorship Levels Available
Coffee/Break Sponsor – $750
- Mining Claim Recognition
- WMA Newsletter Recognition
Breakfast Sponsor – $1000
- Mining Claim Recognition
- WMA Newsletter Recognition
Lunch/Speaker Sponsor – $1500
- Mining Claim Recognition
- WMA Newsletter Recognition
- 4 Safety lunch tickets or 4 presidents lunch tickets
Dinner Sponsor – $2500
- Mining Claim Recognition
- WMA Newsletter Recognition
- 4 Annual dinner tickets
Conference Sponsor – $5000
- Mining Claim Recognition
- WMA Newsletter Recognition
- 4 Annual dinner tickets
- 4 Safety lunch tickets or 4 presidents lunch tickets
MAW Golf Tournament Sponsorships:
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Drink Cart – $1500
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Hole – $300
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Lunch – $3000 total or share with two-three other sponsors
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Golf Balls – $1500
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Towels – $2000
CALL HEIDI PETERSON: (307) 760-3897 OR (307) 635-0331 or heidi@wyomingmining.org
WMA-MAW Trade Show:
Trade Show Booth Bundles Include:
Single Booth: 10X10 space, (1) 8’ table, 2 chairs, black spandex 8’ table cover
Double Booth: 10X20 space, (2) 8’ tables, 2 chairs, black spandex 8’ table covers
Single Booth: $1,200 Double Booth: $1,800
TRADE SHOW BONUS – Add 1/2 Page Mining Claim ad for $500 extra (normally $750)
NOTE: If you select a bundle with The Mining Claim, our staff will be in touch for that information. Ad copy and ad submission for Mining Claim is due by April 27, 2026 to kelsey@wyomingmining.org
TWO-FER! SAFETY SHOW EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
Safety Show: Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2026 – CAM-PLEX, Gillette, WY.
Register before May 25th, 2026 for TWO SHOW DISCOUNT!
ADD $600 for Safety Show Single Booth ($800 regular).
ADD $950 for Safety Show Double Booth ($1200 regular).
Registration Closes May 25th.
CALL PAT JOYCE – (307) 635-0331 or pjoyce@wyomingmining.org
MINING CLAIM ADVERTISING:
The Mining Claim is distributed to WMA mining company members, members of the Mining Associates of Wyoming, Wyoming Legislators, elected officials, and schools. Articles cover federal and state regulations, taxes, reclamation, people in the mining industry, and new technology. The Mining Claim serves as the exclusive publication for the annual WMA Convention! It also remains online and in print as a educational tool for the rest of the year!
WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY AD SPOT?
- Full-Color Ad
- Company Featured in WMA Email
- Company Featured on WMA Mining Claim Page Online
- Magazine Converted to Online Flipbook with Clickable Ads
- QR Code Created that Takes Viewers Directly to Flipbook. This will be marketed throughout next 11 months after the convention!
- 1/2 Page and Up Get Social Media Mention (Facebook)
- 1/2 Page and Up Get Placed on Mining Claim Page on Our Website
- Your Ad Supports WMA Outreach!
For Questions & Completed Ad Rate Sheets (DUE April 27, 2026), please contact:
Kelsey Ruzicka, Moxie Marketing of the Midwest, LLC
kelsey@wyomingmining.org or (605) 568-0181
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