TEN REASONS TO JOIN NMA

1. Through the committee structure members can take an active role in developing industry policy and identifying priority issues.

2. Members receive regular communications regarding the most significant and timely legislative, regulatory and legal issues facing the mining industry.

3. Participation in NMA's Washington meetings and political events provides members with direct access to federal lawmakers and regulators.

4. Members can join a new grassroots network of industry advocates working to educate lawmakers on important issues.

5. Participate with a growing number of members who are contributing to NMA's political action committees in an effort to elect pro-mining candidates to Congress.

6. Members have access to polling data and communications programs that are improving the image of mining with the media and policy makers.

7. Select industry publications and statistical summaries are available to members to keep them informed of important industry news and trends.

8. Members have numerous opportunities to meet and network with customers, suppliers and industry peers.

9. Every four years, members receive substantial discounts to participate in MINExpo, the largest and most comprehensive mining industry equipment show in the world.

10. Links to the web sites of NMA member companies are prominently displayed on NMA's web site.