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As the administration pushes a $1 trillion national infrastructur...
July 17, 2017
As the administration pushes a $1 trillion national infrastructur...
June 21, 2017
To teach kids about mining, two kids have a plan to transform the...
The Top Eight Minerals that Support National Defense
May 24, 2017
This Memorial Day, we are taking a moment to express our gratitud...
New Survey Reveals Most Attractive Locations for Mining Investment
March 16, 2017
Saskatchewan, Canada, ranked number one in investment attractiven...
Access to minerals means a more secure America. Minerals are among the most important components in the technologies protecting our nation.
The technologies that define innovation today all depend on minerals—from lifesaving medical devices to hybrid cars and advanced energy technologies.
The U.S. is home to more than $6.2 trillion worth of minerals and metals. Yet delays in our current mine permitting process have put our nation at the bottom of the list of top mining countries, sending mining jobs overseas and forcing U.S. manufacturers to increasingly rely on mineral imports. This is a policy issue that needs to be addressed.
Mineral Import Reliance on the Rise
February 16, 2017
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2017 Mine...