A new report, Mine Development Times: The U.S. in Perspective, released today by S&P Global found that it takes an average of 29 years to bring a mine online in the United States – longer than any other country except Zambia, which takes 34 years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following comment from Rich Nolan, president and CEO, applauding President Trump’s Executive Order to boost domestic access to key minerals and mined materials: "Ramping up American mining is a national security imperative,... Read More
Innovative technologies made possible through and employed by mining are providing the mineral and energy resources essential for a better life and a better future.
The strength and future health of the U.S. economy depends on mining, which provides the building blocks for the everyday American experience.
Mining powers America, from the fuels that feed our energy grid to the metals that carry power to our homes and businesses. Coal and minerals play a key role in every stage of energy delivery.
From foundations to roofs, power plants to wind farms, roads to bridges—America’s infrastructure projects begin with mining.
In uncertain times, U.S. mining provides essential elements for safeguarding our nation.
The safety and health of our workers and colleagues is a core value of the mining industry.
Natural resources are at the heart of mining, therefore good environmental stewardship is an industry imperative and a core requirement. Mining and its employees are at the center of our communities, underscoring our commitment to being good neighbors wherever we operate.
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