National Mining Association

The House passed the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act and the SPEED Act which will now move on to the Senate. Read NMA’s full statement on the importance of this legislation here: https://nma.org/house-moves-on-permitting-reform-nma-urges-senate-action/

CORESafety TV’s December edition is here with a look at our updated Safety and Health Management System. This new overview video walks through 10 new modules designed to help mining operations keep workers safer than ever. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/oRfvkmUJTyE?si=uuVO_Bf0YIx5EePj

Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, today issued the following statement applauding the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council for reaching 50 mining projects under FAST-41.

Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, today issued the following statement on Senate passage of legislation to reverse Biden-era land use restrictions.

Rich Nolan, NMA President and CEO, today issued the following statement supporting the Congressional Review Act resolution to reverse the Buffalo Resource Management Plan.

Congratulations to Perpetua Idaho for securing $255M in strategic equity funding from Agnico Eagle & JPMorgan — a major vote of confidence in US mining, the Stibnite Gold Project & America’s mineral supply chain.

Fox News explores copper mine 7,000 feet underground in Arizona | Fox News Video Fox News senior national correspondent William La Jeunesse reports from deep inside an Arizona copper mine amid the Trump administration’s push to boost domestic manufacturing on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

.FOX News Corporation reports from a copper mine 7,000 feet deep inside a @resolutioncu copper mine in Arizona amid the Trump administration’s push to boost domestic mining. Watch on Fox’s ‘America’s Newsroom’ here: https://www.foxnews.com/video/6383466476112

Government equity in miners becomes US norm The Trump administration is ratcheting up government ownership in mining companies that are nominally Canadian, raising questions about whether Ottawa plans similar investments.

The US is taking bold steps to secure the minerals behind energy, tech & defense. Through direct stakes & investments in North American mining projects, DC is strengthening domestic supply chains & reducing dependence on China: https://www.mining.com/government-equity-in-miners-becomes-us-norm/

Losing power, losing billions: How offshoring grid materials weakens America Critical materials are the United States’ Achilles’ heel in the race to expand, modernize and intelligently manage the electric grid, writes Peak Nano CEO Jim Welsh.

America’s energy future depends on minerals we mostly import from China which controls the materials behind our transformers, capacitors & magnets. To expand & maintain the grid & national security, we must mine, refine & build here at home. More here: https://ow.ly/r30q50Xe7Ns

US warns world will ‘decouple’ from China if it imposes new export controls Scott Bessent says Washington will retaliate if Beijing proceeds with policy on rare earths and critical minerals

China’s additions to their rare earths export restrictions are a wakeup call. The US must stop relying on adversaries for the minerals that power our tech & defense sectors. We need faster permitting & investment in US production. More: https://www.ft.com/content/15a957a7-104e-431a-807e-441e5c2c753f

Trump administration will set price floors across range of industries to combat China, Bessent says China has driven foreign competitors out of business over the past two decades by using its market dominance to slash prices, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Sec. Scott Bessent told CNBC that the US will set price floors across key industries to stop China’s market manipulation. Watch: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/trump-xi-china-bessent-price-floor-rare-earth-critical-mineral.html

NMA Applauds House Natural Resources for Advancing Mining Priorities in Reconciliation Package. Read the full release here: nma.org/2025/05/07/n...

Behind the scenes with NMA President and CEO, Rich Nolan today, discussing #mining, #landaccess and #permitting at @foxnews-official.bsky.social

Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US The White House on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand critical minerals production.

President Trump’s plan to fast-track permits for 10 key mining projects across the U.S. is a major win for domestic mineral production. From copper to lithium, these projects will strengthen our economy and national security. Read more here: www.reuters.com/sustainabili...

Congratulations to Resolution Copper for getting one step further in the 10+ year federal approval process. This project is an important step toward securing a reliable domestic #copper supply. Read more about this vital project here: resolutioncopper.com

NMA APPLAUDS ACTION TO SAFEGUARD THE NATION’S POWER GRID

The National Mining Association (NMA) today issued the following comment from Rich Nolan, president and CEO, on the Environmental Protection Agency’s action to reconsider the Biden-era Clean Power Plant 2.0 rule: nma.org/2025/03/12/n...

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum & Secretary of Energy Chris Wright are backing the coal fleet to secure reliable power & win the AI arms race. Read how they plan to stop closures & boost baseload power here: www.countoncoal.org/2025/03/burg...

YouTube video by Bloomberg Podcasts US Weighs Restarting Closed Coal Plants: US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum

Secretary Doug Burgum hits the nail on the head: coal capacity is critical to meeting soaring electricity demand and underpinning affordable energy. Watch the interview here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNpb...

Opinion: Can the US still equip its military in time of war? Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is approaching its fourth year. And as it drags on, Washington is learning just how vulnerable our nation could be in a similar conflict.

What can the U.S. learn from the conflict in Ukraine? We aren’t mining enough minerals here at home to produce the munitions required to sustain a prolonged, high-intensity military conflict. Read more in this op-ed from The Bakersfield Californian: www.bakersfield.com/opinion/opin...

Rich Nolan, President and CEO, National Mining Association, comments on China tariff challenges.
Read the NMA’s full statement here: nma.org/2025/02/04/c...

Responsible mining starts at home. U.S. mining is a global leader on environmental, safety and labor practices, guaranteeing that the minerals vital to our economy are produced in accordance with the world’s highest standards. Learn more at NMA.org.

As increasing demand strains the grid and fossil fuel power plant retirements threaten supply, the nation needs realistic energy policies that include the affordable, reliable power provided by coal. Learn how NMA is advocating for sensible energy policies here: www.nma.org

Supply chain security begins in the mine. Breaking China’s grip on our mineral security and ramping up production of our vast domestic mineral resources requires coordinated and comprehensive mining policy. Now is the time to act. Learn more at NMA.org

We’re losing reliable sources of electricity—namely the fuel-secure coal fleet—much faster than we can replace them. Coal plants are being forced to close at the exact time power demand is surging. Learn how the National Mining Association is advocating for sensible energy policies: www.nma.org

U.S. mining is the foundation of economic vitality and security, fueling job creation and supplying the essential building blocks for myriad industries to thrive and compete globally. Made-in-America should also mean mined-in-America. Learn more at NMA.org.

Happy National Miners Day! Today, we honor the hardworking men and women who work tirelessly to deliver the essential elements used to build and power our world. Thank you for keeping our lights on and our industries moving!