WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) this week is recognizing National Miners Day with new polling that highlights the importance of mining to everyday life. National Miners day, December 6, was established to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of our nation’s miners. “National... Read More

The Earth is a critically important resource, and it is up to us to respect and care for it. That’s why the mining industry takes such pride in its reclamation efforts. After mining has finished, mining companies restore the land to wildlife areas and wetlands, recreation areas and farms. 88 Strip... Read More

The U.S. military has no margin for error, which is why our troops depend on the best materials when in training or out on mission. Vanadium is a metal that is both extremely strong and lightweight, making it ideal for military applications. By creating higher strength steel, vanadium allows for greater... Read More

One of Kinross’ core values is Putting People First, which is why Kinross Fort Knox recently formed a fire brigade team comprised of 20 employees from emergency services teams who have been trained in managing hazards associated with fire safety. The team was created to supplement the local municipal... Read More

In June, NMA member company Standard Lithium began construction of its first-of-a-kind direct lithium extraction demonstration plant in El Dorado, AR.  The environmentally friendly extraction process significantly decreases processing time from months to hours, eliminates the need for evaporation ponds... Read More

The U.S. electric grid that makes modern life possible is undergoing a rapid transformation. States like Wyoming depend on coal to power, cool and heat local business, homes, schools and hospitals. Thanks to Western Fuels Association’s Dry Fork Mine, coal is delivered to in-state power plants, which,... Read More

One of the fastest growing sectors of infrastructure is the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. As more and more EVs hit the roads, they need power and cities are building charging stations to accommodate. White Plains, NY, a city of about 60,000, currently has 25 charging stations,... Read More

As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases in mining, operations are becoming safer and more efficient. These changes have led to an increased demand for a workforce that is trained to utilize these new technologies. A $1.25 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety... Read More