The Blog

August 31, 2012

Molycorp announces first US heavy rare earth facility

Molycorp, the leading rare earths and rare metals company, announ...

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August 22, 2012

Leading policymakers endorse Freeport-McMoRan’s Climax Mine reopening

Last week, Freeport-McMoRan’s Climax Mine in Colorado’s Lake ...

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August 22, 2012

NMA CEO’s letter on “in-sourcing” manufacturing to The New York Times

In a recent letter to The New York Times, NMA President and CEO...

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August 16, 2012

NMA applauds the University of Utah’s commitment to mining safety and health

The University of Utah recently announced the creation of a new...

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August 16, 2012

Senator Udall praises reopening of Freeport-McMoRan’s Climax Mine

After a 17-year hiatus and $700 million in facility upgrades incl...

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August 13, 2012

Guest post: Mining seeks veterans in New Mexico

Guest Post by Mike Bowen. More than 420 veterans came out for th...

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August 10, 2012

Guest post: The inextricable link between minerals mining and America’s economic future

The importance of minerals to our society and economy is undeniab...

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August 02, 2012

Irony: Medals made in America, uniforms made in China

We had the chance to speak with Rio Tinto, a leading global bus...

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July 31, 2012

Video: Permitting delays hinder America’s economic growth

A new animated video from the National Mining Association illustr...

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