Press Releases

Statement from National Mining Association (NMA) president and CEO Hal Quinn regarding today's House Subcommittee on Energy and Power hearing on EPA power plant regulations and related legislation drafted by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and subcommittee Chairman Rep. Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.): "Today... Read More

Statement by Hal Quinn, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, regarding the U.S. Treasury Department's new guidance aimed at ending public financing of overseas coal-fired power plants: "More than a billion people in the world lack electricity and another 1.6 billion have only... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Twenty American mining operations were recognized today for outstanding safety records in 2012. National Mining Association (NMA), conferred its annual "Sentinels of Safety" awards on both metal/nonmetal and coal surface and underground mining operations). The "Sentinels of... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn today commended Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Ranking Member Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) for introducing the "Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013," a promising step toward reform of the U.S. mineral... Read More

Thousands of energy workers and miners Protest EPA's Power Plant Regulations Washington, DC – Count on Coal today released the following statement after hosting more than 3,000 concerned American energy workers at the US Capitol as part of the Rally for American Energy Jobs. More than 30 members of... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn made the following comments on a legislative proposal unveiled today by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Rep. David Whitfield (R-Ky.) for controlling greenhouse gas emissions from coal-based power plants: "The Manchin-Whitfield discussion... Read More

Washington, DC – Count On Coal today announced it will host a Rally for American Energy Jobs on the West Front of the United States Capitol on October 29th, where thousands of American workers from more than a dozen states will gather to hear remarks by elected officials, energy employees and labor leaders. Hal... Read More

Public and Stakeholder Input Critical to Georgia's Energy Future Atlanta, GA -- This week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting Georgians to participate in the first of 11 "listening sessions" the agency is conducting around the country to solicit ideas about the best ways to reduce... Read More

Export coal shipments in Hampton Roads accounts for $500 million in direct economic impact and 1,100 jobs according to a report issued today by the Old Dominion University Economic Forecasting Project. The findings were made public at the 14th annual State of the Region Report for Hampton Roads. This... Read More

Bans Construction of the Most Efficient Power Plants Built with Today's Best-in-Class Technology To view the full multi-media release, including video and audio content, visit this page. New proposed regulations from the Obama administration will force power plants to abandon the use of coal,... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement with the announcement today of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New Source Performance Standard, a proposed regulation for controlling greenhouse gas emissions from coal-based power plants that generate... Read More

The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn upon passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of Rep. Mark Amodei's (R-Nev.) "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013" (H.R. 761): "The 'National Strategic and... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Twenty of the nation's best mine rescue teams won awards in a nationwide competition last week hosted by the National Mining Association (NMA), the nation's mining trade association. The 2013 National Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Pre-Shift Competition, held at the Greater... Read More

Columbus, Ohio – Leading experts from the nation's coal mining community will have their skills put to the test at the 2013 National Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid, Bench and Pre-Shift Competition being held Sept. 9-12 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. The competition is sponsored... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn today released the following statement applauding Reps. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) and Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) for introducing the "Preventing Government Waste and Protecting Coal Mining Jobs in America Act" (H.R. 2824) that balances stream protection... Read More

Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today hailed the U.S. mining industry in reaching another milestone in safety performance. As confirmed by the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), America's mines last year recorded the lowest rate of fatalities and lost time accidents... Read More

The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn following confirmation of Gina McCarthy as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency:   "The National Mining Association stands ready to work with Gina McCarthy, the newly-confirmed... Read More

Washington, D.C. — National Mining Association President and CEO Hal Quinn called on members of the U.S. House of Representatives today to pass the "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013" (H.R. 761), a bi-partisan bill to streamline America's outdated permitting process and... Read More

Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today re-launched MineralsMakeLife.org, the online component of the organization's Minerals Make Life initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of domestically mined minerals to the economy, innovation and national security.     "We... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn released the following statement today in response to President Obama's speech on reducing carbon emissions and their impact on climate change:   "Americans are looking for jobs and economic security. Coal power plants generate... Read More

Washington, D.C. — Rising exports of U.S. coal to growing global markets have paid strong dividends throughout the economy, with an even greater potential to boost growth and job creation as port facilities are expanded. In congressional testimony this morning, National Mining Association (NMA) President... Read More

New Study Documents Benefits for Job Creation, Diverse Industries, States   Washington, D.C. – Rising exports of U.S. coal to Europe and Asia added $16.6 billion to the U.S. economy in 2011, making significant contributions to America's economic recovery and job creation in many industrial... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn released the following statement today upon passage of the "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013" (H.R. 761) by the House Natural Resources Committee:   "The 'National Strategic and Critical Minerals... Read More

The following statement was released by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn following introduction of H.R. 1948, the "Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2013," co-sponsored by Reps. John Mica (R-Fla.), Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) and Bob Gibbs (R-Ohio) that restores states'... Read More

Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) has endorsed The Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, which would streamline America's broken permitting process. NMA President and CEO Hal Quinn commended Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) for announcing... Read More

National Mining Association President and CEO Hal Quinn commented regarding today's U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruling in Mingo Logan Coal Company v. EPA that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the right to veto a Clean Water Act section 404(c) permit after it has been issued: "By... Read More

Bill Addresses Permitting Delays that Impede Economic Growth and Investment Washington, D.C. – In testimony today before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn urged Congress to pass the bi-partisan "National Strategic... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today on the introduction today of the "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013," (H.R. 761) by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.): "The U.S. mining industry applauds Rep. Amodei for re-introducing... Read More

The National Mining Association (NMA) recently released the second interactive toolbox to help member and non-member companies implement the CORESafety® initiative at their facilities. CORESafety is a scalable safety and health management system that provides a comprehensive pathway to achieve within... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued this statement following the president's State of the Union message last night: "America's mining industry is pleased to hear the president's determination to strengthen our economy, create high-wage jobs and re-build the infrastructure... Read More

NMA President Calls for Streamlined Permitting and a Diverse Energy Portfolio Washington, D.C. –The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn in advance of President Obama's State of the Union Address:   "The economy and... Read More

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today on the announcement that REI CEO Sally Jewell will be nominated to become the next secretary of the Department of the Interior: "We are encouraged that Ms. Jewell would bring a wealth of business... Read More

The following points were made today by National Mining Association (NMA) President & CEO Hal Quinn at a press briefing held at NMA's Washington, D.C., headquarters: "The outlook for U.S. coal and minerals mining in 2013 is positive due to clear improvements in key sectors of the U.S. economy... Read More

Mining Industry Executives to Provide 2013 State of the Industry Outlook What: National Mining Association Press Briefing Mining industry executives will discuss the 2013 U.S. mining industry outlook and its top public policy priorities for the year. Light lunch will be served. When: Monday,... Read More

Washington, D.C. – Coal will remain the backbone of global energy use and resume its growth in the U.S. power market as newer, more efficient plants dominate coal-based electricity generation here and abroad, said a coal industry leader today at the National Press Club. National Mining Association... Read More