From the President’s Desk: Rich Nolan’s Blog

As the AI revolution accelerates, America stands at a pivotal energy crossroads: the choices we make today will determine whether this next great leap forward is powered by reliability, affordability and energy abundance, or derailed by short-sighted policy and a grid that simply can’t keep up. This... Read More

The world is in a high-stakes race for minerals that underpin cutting-edge technologies — lithium, copper, rare earth elements and more — including those at the forefront of our energy and national security. America holds significant mineral resources, yet obstructive mining policy has led to ever-growing... Read More

As America enters a new era of energy leadership — and energy demand — the importance of coal has never been more apparent. With energy policies that are finally aligned with our energy reality, coal will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for all Americans. Strong... Read More

The U.S. mining industry is entering 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism as the Trump administration takes the helm. With promises of regulatory relief, streamlined permitting and a focus on strengthening domestic production of the minerals and energy our country needs, this revitalized approach to... Read More

As winter grips the U.S., energy reliability becomes more critical than ever. Millions of Americans rely on the seamless functioning of the grid to power and heat homes, businesses and transportation systems. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation’s (NERC) 2024–2025 Winter Reliability Assessment... Read More

The global race for minerals is accelerating, and copper is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a vital resource. The U.S. Department of Energy has declared copper a so-called “critical mineral,” and its essential role in electrification is now in sharp focus. Copper is key to determining... Read More

I’m thrilled to share that MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2024, the world’s largest mining show, is less than a month away. From September 24-26, in Las Vegas, our industry will come together for what I believe will be an extraordinary event in an extraordinary moment. With so much at stake—whether it’s energy... Read More

America's potential to ramp up domestic mining has been hamstrung by a bureaucratic quagmire. A recently released report from S&P Global highlights a critical issue: the United States has the world’s second-longest lead time for bringing mines online, averaging a staggering 29 years. This is an obvious... Read More

The current global energy debate continues to perpetuate the false narrative that renewable energy is the only form of power generation necessary to meet our current and future needs. This belief ignores the ongoing contributions of coal as the cornerstone of a reliable and affordable grid and the persistent... Read More

In recent weeks, the Biden administration has taken a series of steps that undermine the United States' ability to reduce its reliance on imported minerals just as the demand for these resources is skyrocketing. These actions contradict the administration's stated goals of securing supply chains and... Read More

As the U.S. energy policy landscape continues to shift, a crucial dialogue on electricity stability is gaining momentum. Many are waking up to the reality that this administration is recklessly rushing to close well-operating coal plants in favor of renewable energy sources that have not been permitted... Read More

There’s no doubt about it — our nation’s energy experts and grid operators are now facing the considerable challenge of ensuring our electric grid is reliable this winter. The North American Reliability Corporation (NERC) recently delivered a dire winter assessment. Among the main takeaways from the... Read More