Report shows mineral production in Alaska worth $3.1 billion to state
November 10, 2011
According to a state report released Wednesday, the value of mine...
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Increased metal demand drives U.S. economic growth
November 09, 2011
As the U.S. recovers from the economic downturn, industries like ...
Administration’s Dirt Tax threatens U.S. minerals mining
November 08, 2011
By Hal Quinn, President and CEO, National Mining Association As t...
Mining boosts jobs numbers in Alaska and Colorado
November 07, 2011
Economists are pointing to mining as a leading force in Americaâ€...
Legislators Call for Urgent Action on Critical Minerals
November 04, 2011
Three legislators yesterday blasted the outdated policies and exc...
Domestic Rare Earth Project makes U.S. Less Dependent on China
November 02, 2011
Since the 1980s, China has taken over the rare earth minerals mar...
Study Highlights Increased Exploration in Nevada
November 01, 2011
Mineral exploration in Nevada is booming. According to a new stud...
Lithium Key to New Military Technology
October 28, 2011
In efforts to upgrade the Joint Strike Fighter Program, the U.S. ...
House Passes Legislation to Create Jobs, Fuel Economy
October 27, 2011
The U.S. House yesterday passed legislation that is set to genera...
Legislation Would Green Light Copper Mine, Thousands of Jobs
October 26, 2011
Thousands of new American jobs are on the table as the Southeast ...