The Blog

March 02, 2012

Nevada Congressman speaks out against “dirt tax”

In an op-ed in The Hill, Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei spoke out...

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March 02, 2012

Mining contributes to Kentucky job growth

Mining contributed more than 500 jobs in Kentucky last year, play...

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March 01, 2012

Nevada business owners recognize impact of mining industry

With more than 12,000 Nevadans’ jobs tied directly to the minin...

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March 01, 2012

Wisconsin governor supports mining bill

In a visit to a local material-handling equipment manufacturer on...

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March 01, 2012

“Mine the Vote” campaign kicks off

The National Mining Association (NMA) last week launched a new ...

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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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