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Local News - Local - October 25, 2012
NW Mining Association's convention to draw 2,500
Six-day event set to start Dec. 2; 250 booths slated for big annual meeting

By Treva Lind
Of the Journal of Business

The Spokane-based Northwest Mining Association will hold its annual convention Dec. 2-7 at the Spokane Convention Center, which is expected to draw about 2,500 attendees from across the U.S. and internationally.

The association alternates the convention venue between Spokane and Reno-Sparks, Nev., where about 2,800 people attended last year.

Its 118th Annual Meeting, Exposition & Short Course will feature six days of speakers, short courses, technical sessions, and ex...


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