National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement on the results of the Nov. 4 midterm elections: “As the president said, his ‘policies were on the ballot’ in this midterm election. The American people have registered their disapproval and are now looking... Read More

Department of the Interior Annual Environment, Reclamation Awards Pay Tribute to Seven U.S. Coal, Mineral Mines   Washington, D.C. – Three U.S. coal mines and four mineral mines today won annual awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior for their outstanding environmental performance,... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Twenty American mining operations were recognized today for outstanding safety records in 2013. The National Mining Association (NMA) conferred its annual “Sentinels of Safety” awards on metal/nonmetal and coal mines for both surface and underground operations in ceremonies attended... Read More

Commenting on President Obama’s announcement of a new bilateral climate agreement with China, Hal Quinn, president & CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), issued the following statement: “The president’s carbon agreement with China provides a boost for China’s economy while putting... Read More

In advance of National Manufacturing Day, which takes place each year on the first Friday of October, NMA President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement: National Manufacturing Day provides an important rallying point for everyone who supports manufacturing and offers the opportunity... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn today called attention to new findings by the North American Reliability Corp. (NERC) that 35,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity was temporarily idled during last winter’s cold snap. Of far greater concern, says Quinn, should be... Read More

Notes that inefficient permitting process impedes investment Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today released U.S. Mines to Market, a report by SNL Metals & Mining. The study, commissioned by NMA, tracks the minerals mined and refined in the United States through to... Read More