Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today issued the following statement on the potential for a rail service strike and its impact on U.S. mining and the supply chains supported by the industry. “A rail strike must be avoided, and we strongly... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a ceremony in Washington, D.C., the National Mining Association (NMA), the U.S. National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and the U.S. Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) will today honor outstanding achievements in mine safety and technology. Safety The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President & CEO, National Mining Association (NMA), issued the following comment on President Joe Biden’s Friday speech, in which he said his administration will “be shutting (coal) plants down all across America." Nolan said, “President Biden’s comment on our nation’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, in support of White House efforts to strengthen minerals supply chains. “Today’s announcement continues the steady drumbeat from this administration that we need to... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today launched a new visual brand identity reflective of the innovative and forward-looking role the U.S. mining industry plays in the modern economy. “The mining industry is essential to the U.S. economy and is at the tip of nearly every supply... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today issued the following statement in support of the “Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2022,” which will be the subject of a Senate Environment and Public Works hearing today. “Today’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In September 2022, Mitchell J. Krebs was elected to lead the National Mining Association (NMA) Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board. Mr. Krebs is President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Coeur Mining Inc., a U.S.-based, well-diversified, growing precious... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, urging bipartisan support for much-needed permitting reform. “The hardrock mining industry has called for modernization of the nation’s broken permitting system for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today issued the following statement on the potential for a rail service strike and its impact on U.S. mining and the supply chains supported by the industry. “We strongly encourage resolution. A rail strike... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President & CEO, on the coal moratorium ruling: "We will be appealing this ruling. This is a deeply disappointing decision with energy-driven inflation, energy affordability and energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President & CEO, applauding the Department of Energy (DOE) action to secure domestically-sourced uranium for a strategic reserve. “For far too long, our country has unnecessarily... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) issued the following statement today applauding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency. We are pleased to see the Court confirm that there are limits to the authority that administrative agencies... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today released polling that shows, in the face of rising warnings over rolling blackouts, nearly 8 in 10 voters – including a majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents – want the U.S. government to take action to prevent premature closings... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today commented on the decision of the 9th Circuit District Court in Center For Biological Diversity v. USFWS, concerning the proposed Rosemont Mine in Arizona. “We continue to believe that the District Court’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, today released the following statement on the White House's directive to use the Defense Production Act to support battery mineral production: “While today’s action is limited in scope, the signal it sends to the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), today commented on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s favorable vote to move the U.S.-Chilean Tax Treaty to the full Senate for consideration. The treaty, first signed in February 2010, has been pending ever... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rich Nolan, President and CEO of the National Mining Association, today released the following statement on Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) legislation banning Russian uranium imports: “Our uranium import dependence is a case study in how our vital domestic minerals supply chains... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today recognized Wyodak Resources Development Corporation for achieving CORESafety® certification at its Wyodak Mine, located near Gillette, Wyo. The Wyodak Mine is a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp. In operation since 1922, Wyodak Resources... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Rich Nolan issued this statement following an announcement from the White House banning imports of Russian oil, natural gas and coal to the United States. “Our hearts are with the Ukrainian people, and we fully support this important... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rich Nolan, president & CEO of the National Mining Association, issued the following statement responding to the Department of Defense’s (DOD) State of Competition within the Defense Industrial Base report and its call-to-action for domestic mineral supply chains: "The... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association released the following statement on the recent mineral leases withdrawal from Twin Metals: "The administration’s decision to withdrawal Twin Metals’ mineral leases – long held leases that were first issued more than five decades ago – contradicts... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rich Nolan, president & CEO of the National Mining Association, released this statement concerning the anniversary of January 6: "This week we mark the anniversary of January 6, and remember those who bravely worked to restore order at the Capitol one year ago. My hope... Read More