National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement on the results of the Nov. 4 midterm elections:
“As the president said, his ‘policies were on the ballot’ in this midterm election. The American people have registered their disapproval and are now looking... Read More
November 5, 2014
Department of the Interior Annual Environment, Reclamation Awards Pay Tribute to Seven U.S. Coal, Mineral Mines
Washington, D.C. – Three U.S. coal mines and four mineral mines today won annual awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior for their outstanding environmental performance,... Read More
October 27, 2014
Washington, D.C. – Twenty American mining operations were recognized today for outstanding safety records in 2013. The National Mining Association (NMA) conferred its annual “Sentinels of Safety” awards on metal/nonmetal and coal mines for both surface and underground operations in ceremonies attended... Read More
October 27, 2014
Commenting on President Obama’s announcement of a new bilateral climate agreement with China, Hal Quinn, president & CEO of the National Mining Association (NMA), issued the following statement:
“The president’s carbon agreement with China provides a boost for China’s economy while putting... Read More
October 12, 2014
In advance of National Manufacturing Day, which takes place each year on the first Friday of October, NMA President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement:
National Manufacturing Day provides an important rallying point for everyone who supports manufacturing and offers the opportunity... Read More
October 2, 2014
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn today called attention to new findings by the North American Reliability Corp. (NERC) that 35,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity was temporarily idled during last winter’s cold snap. Of far greater concern, says Quinn, should be... Read More
October 1, 2014
Notes that inefficient permitting process impedes investment
Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today released U.S. Mines to Market, a report by SNL Metals & Mining. The study, commissioned by NMA, tracks the minerals mined and refined in the United States through to... Read More
September 24, 2014
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed sweeping regulations that would require states to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the electricity sector by an average of 30 percent nationally. This costly plan is another step in the administration's policies designed to eliminate low... Read More
September 17, 2014