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