WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today issued the following statement on the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s (OSM) revisions to ten-day notice (TDN) regulations under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA): “Today’s... Read More

WASHINGTON D.C. - In a victory for the mining industry, today the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a long-awaited decision in Earthworks vs. Department of Interior (DOI) that reaffirms important rights of miners to explore and operate on federal lands pursuant to the Mining Law;... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), released the following statement concerning the passing of Mr. Robert E. Murray: “Bob Murray was a force in the mining industry whose dedication to coal was unrivaled. All who knew him would agree - there was... Read More