Mining Group Decries Administration’s Unwarranted Land Withdrawal

Proposed 10-million-acre withdrawal is economically harmful and unnecessary to protect the sage grouse or its habitat, says NMA’s senior attorney. Washington, D.C.—National Mining Association (NMA) Senior Vice President and General Counsel Katie Sweeney will tell a Senate panel this afternoon that... Read More

White House Economists Commit Political Malpractice to Keep Coal in Ground

Washington, D.C. ̶ Today’s report from the White House Council of Economic Advisors is the latest assault from the “Keep It in the Ground” movement. This collaboration between the Obama administration and extreme environmental interests again demonstrates the White House working overtime to advance more... Read More

NMA Supports Good Samaritan Bill to Accelerate Clean Up of Legacy Mines

National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today in support of the “Locatable Minerals Claim Location and Maintenance Fees Act,” a bill by Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) scheduled for mark up this week by the House Natural Resources Committee: “Subcommittee... Read More