New Mexico state senator awarded for contributions to state’s mining industry
February 29, 2012
New Mexico State Sen. David Ulibarri (D-Grants) was recently awar...
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Copper-mining remains strong in Arizona
February 29, 2012
In 2011, Arizona produced more than $2 billion worth of nonfuel m...
Minerals mining in Alaska could benefit from rail extension
February 28, 2012
Discussing the importance of building the Port MacKenzie Rail Ext...
Senior advisor calls nation’s approach to minerals “deeply flawed”
February 24, 2012
In a recent presentation to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy ...
Administration’s budget overlooks need for minerals in energy technology
February 24, 2012
In last week’s FY2013 budget proposal, President Obama called f...
Permitting timelines puts America on a competitive disadvantage
February 23, 2012
Katie Sweeney, general counsel to the National Mining Association...
Alaska state representative supports development of rare earth elements
February 22, 2012
Alaska State Representative Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell) penned an o...
Thousands of acres of public lands blocked from mining for potential solar site
February 21, 2012
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced last week it will w...
Amendment to reverse Grand Canyon mining ban left off list to receive votes
February 17, 2012
An amendment to override Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s morat...
New video illustrates importance of American minerals mining
February 16, 2012
A new animated video from the National Mining Association illustr...