PUBLICATIONS

Economic Contributions of the Mining Industry

The mining industry makes a substantial impact on the economy, and this report details its contribution.
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2008 NMA Mining Forecast

As we begin a new year, NMA takes a look at how the production and consumption of certain minerals may change. The forecast examines three of the most followed commodities: coal, silver and gold.
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The Environment, Health and Safety: Our Commitment

Minerals and coal play an indispensable role in our society by providing products that are essential to our economic security and way of life. The Environment, Health and Safety: Our Commitment, details how the modern mining industry goes far beyond simply meeting market demand for these commodities. The book’s main message makes clear that by incorporating programs and technology to assure environmentally responsible operation, improved worker health and safety and effective partnerships with local communities, mining companies are leaving a proud and sustainable legacy for the present and future. Cost: $3.75 for members, $5 for non-members. To order copies of this publication, contact NMA’s Moya Phelleps at (202) 463-2639, or mphelleps@nma.org.

Free Educational Poster Now Available -- "The Amazing Story of Gold"
	This color poster tells the story of gold from the ancient times to today's high-tech world. Through text and photographs, the poster takes a comprehensive look at gold and how it is produced, while also providing interesting facts on gold's vital applications, careers in the industry and its fascinating history. Complete with terminology and conversion explanations. We will need your name, the address of your organization and a phone number in case we need to contact you regarding your shipment. Email your request for copies of this poster to Tyrone Brown.

Facts about Coal and Minerals
Facts About Coal and Minerals is a concise, easy-to-use booklet featuring some of the most frequently requested information about U.S. mining, minerals and coal.

A new version of the booklet, with updated information and statistics, was published by NMA in early 2007. Cost: $4 for members, $15 for non-members.
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Contact: Moya Phelleps, (202) 463-2639.

The History of Gold
A timeline of important events in the history of gold. The publication is available on the NMA website.

Gold and Its Uses
Gold is vital in the manufacturing of electronic products and equipment such as computers and telephones. To learn more about gold's uses, see this publication on the NMA website.

Protecting the Environment, Health and Safety
This publication provides an overview of the U.S. gold producers' performance and commitment to the environment, industry employees, and community health and safety.
Cost: $1.00 each.
Contact: Moya Phelleps, (202) 463-2639.

Coal Producers Survey
This Special Report, prepared from annual survey of the major coal producers, provides listings of the major coal producers, mines and reserve holders in the United States. Back issues are available at the prices below; the current edition is available for free in the Statistics area of the NMA website.
Cost: Free for members/contributors
$75 others.
Contact: Moya Phelleps, (202) 463-2639.

Abstracts of Papers from Mining Lawyers' Conferences
Abstracts of Papers Presented at Mining Lawyers Conferences 1995-2001.
This publication is available on NMA's web site. To receive a copy of the papers, contact: Madeline Mcginty, (202) 463-2613.

C02: A Pollutant?
The Legal Affairs Committee Report To The National Mining Association Board of directors on the authority of EPA to regulate carbon dioxide under the Clean Air Act. This publication is available on NMA's web site.

Mineral Industry Employment / Address Reports, 2002 - 2004
These reports are derived from Department of Labor/Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) records that provide address-employee-safety data for Metal and non-metal mining operations. The reports include mine specific statistics on employment, man-hours worked, injury counts, mine ID and addresses.
Cost to non-members: $125.
Now available in the Members Only Publications section.

Coal Industry Employment/Production Reports
These reports are derived from Department of Labor/Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) records that provide address-employment-production data for anthracite, bituminous, sub-bituminous and lignite mining operations. The reports include mine specific statistics on employment, man-hours worked, injury counts and production. Mines with annual production of over 40,000 tons are included in the report. Additionally, a summary table displays the statistics by region and state for the full MSHA database. This publication, available to members only at no cost, is issued in pdf format. Data issues available: First half of year (January-June); preliminary annual data; and final "close-out" annual data.
Cost to non-members: $100.
Now available in the Members Only Publications section.

International Coal Review Monthly
A monthly digest of current U.S. coal trade statistics, including monthly and year to date summaries of coal exports and imports and their value. Data presented include tonnage and value information by country of destination and port of exit. Also included are monthly and year to date statistics on some of the major coal exporting and importing countries, world crude steel production, foreign exchange rates, and ocean freight rates. Free to members. Cost to nonmembers: $200.
Now available in the Members Only Publications section.

Minerals and Their Uses
40 Common Minerals and Their Uses. This publication is available on NMA's web site.

Mining Week
Newsletter covering current legislative, R&D and business developments of interest to the mining industry. Issued weekly. Mining Week is available free on NMA's web site.

Weekly Statistical Summary
A statistical newsletter reporting on coal production and consumption, electrical output, copper and gold prices, and steel production. Additionally, the report includes petroleum production, stocks and imports. Issued weekly. Free to members. Cost to nonmembers: $200. Available in pdf format.
Now available in the Members Only Publications section.

*To order these publications, contact Moya Phelleps at (202) 463-2639