As Power Grid Debate Continues, Majority of Americans Agree Coal, Nuclear Deserve Government Support A new poll conducted by Morning Consult for NMA found that most Americans – 55 percent – believe the U.S. government should support coal and nuclear power plants, given their ability to provide electricity 24/7, and their utilization of fuel that can be stored on-site in the event of an emergency.
House Passage of Minerals Security Amendment Recognizes Importance of Minerals to National Security NMA praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), proposed by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), that recognizes that the defense supply chain begins with ready access to the minerals and metals we have right here at home.
Majority of U.S. Voters Support Upgrading the Coal Fleet, Embracing Advanced Technologies A majority of U.S. voters – 55 percent – believe the U.S. government should take action to upgrade the aging coal and nuclear fleet, according to a poll conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA).
American Mining Key to American Infrastructure NMA continues to emphasize the U.S. mining industry’s inextricable role in infrastructure.
Economic Contributions of Mining New analysis of the impact of mining is now available, offering state-by-state details on everything from jobs, contributions to GDP, coal and minerals production, and electricity generation.
As Power Grid Debate Continues, Majority of Americans Agree Coal, Nuclear Deserve Government Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the debate continues over potential government action to prevent further retirements of coal and nuclear power plants, a new poll conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA) found that most Americans – 55 percent – believe the U.S. government should support... Read More June 13, 2018
Statement from the National Mining Association in Response to the Release of the Government Accountability Office’s Black Lung Benefits Program Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) report on the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund is notable in what it consciously omits, rather than what it actually says. Revenues from the coal tax are more than sufficient to fund benefits payments and the administration of the fund –... Read More June 04, 2018
House Passage of Minerals Security Amendment Recognizes Importance of Minerals to National Security WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for passing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), proposed by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), that recognizes that the defense supply chain begins with ready access to the minerals... Read More May 23, 2018
NMA Urges Yes Vote on Defense Supply Chain Minerals Security Amendment to NDAA WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today called on the U.S. House of Representatives to support an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), proposed by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), which recognizes that the defense supply chain begins with ready access to minerals... Read More May 23, 2018
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Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 18 Our growing reliance on mineral imports not only increases our risk of supply disruptions, it also hurts vital U.S.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 18 There is nothing more important on a mine site than keeping people safe. Here are 8 simple steps operators can take… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by CORESafety
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 18 A new #mining project outside of Patagonia, #Arizona could contribute $21.6 billion to the state’s GDP over the pro… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 18 NEW VIDEO: CORESafety TV June edition: This month is #NationalSafetyMonth. In this episode we take a look at recent… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 18 Our team recently completed the assembly and commissioning of a 4100XPC-AC ES41300 shovel in Peru. And oh yeah, the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by CORESafety
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 15 The state of our #infrastructure is in a state of disrepair according to @ASCETweets. The revitalization of our cru… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 15 #ICYMI: Check out CORESafety’s “Dig a Little Deeper” interview with Rick Gilbert and Erika Fretheim of Freeport-McM… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 15 In a recent announcement, @BarrickGold said it has begun testing autonomous haulage equipment at its Arturo mine to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 15 URGE your Senators to support the Defense Critical Minerals Amendments to the NDAA, which recognize that the defens… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 15 #MineralMonday: Zinnwaldite is a Pluto of the mineral world. Like planets, minerals can also lose their status. Zin… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by Minerals Make Life
Count on Coal @countoncoal Jun 15 Check out this week's blog post #ICYMI: The World is More Uncertain Than You Think - ow.ly/z0aD30ku3Or #coal… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 14 #DYK that #minerals and #metals mining contributes $155 billion to the U.S. GDP annually? See our infographic to le… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 14 URGE your Senators to support the Defense Critical Minerals Amendments to the NDAA, which recognize that the defen… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 14 Mining is a cornerstone of Alaska’s #economy, employing thousands in well-paying jobs. That’s why #Hecla Mining is… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Count on Coal @countoncoal Jun 14 Just 20 percent of voters oppose action to support coal and nuclear -- while a whopping 55 percent believe the U.S.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 14 The Rio Tinto Kennecott virtual tour gives you an inside look at the Bingham Canyon Mine. As the world's largest op… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by Minerals Make Life
Minerals Make Life @MiningFan Jun 13 Did you know? The @Tesla requires over 570 lbs of mined materials? Mining makes modern life possible! #modernmining… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by Minerals Make Life
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 13 At its phosphate mine in North Carolina, USA, PotashCorp is leveraging technology to manage the risk of operator fa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by CORESafety
CORESafety @NMACORESafety Jun 13 How do #drones play a role in mine operations? Check out this video to see how Freeport-McMoRan is using this… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Retweeted by CORESafety