March 01, 2012
“Mine the Vote” campaign kicks off
The National Mining Association (NMA) last week launched a new ...
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Policy
February 24, 2012
Senior advisor calls nation’s approach to minerals “deeply flawed”
In a recent presentation to the Society for Mining, Metallurgy ...
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February 24, 2012
Administration’s budget overlooks need for minerals in energy technology
In last week’s FY2013 budget proposal, President Obama called f...
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February 23, 2012
Permitting timelines puts America on a competitive disadvantage
Katie Sweeney, general counsel to the National Mining Association...
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February 22, 2012
Alaska state representative supports development of rare earth elements
Alaska State Representative Peggy Wilson (R-Wrangell) penned an o...
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February 17, 2012
Amendment to reverse Grand Canyon mining ban left off list to receive votes
An amendment to override Interior Secretary Ken Salazar’s morat...
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