The Blog

Precious metals key to aeronautics, space travel

November 11, 2011

In addition to their commercial appeal in jewelry, gold, silver a...

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Growth in mining fuels growth across economy

November 11, 2011

Increased mining activity has led to an expansion of Illinois-b...

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Rep. Mike Coffman launches congressional rare earths caucus

November 10, 2011

On Wednesday, Colorado Rep. Mike Coffman announced the creation o...

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Report shows mineral production in Alaska worth $3.1 billion to state

November 10, 2011

According to a state report released Wednesday, the value of mine...

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Increased metal demand drives U.S. economic growth

November 09, 2011

As the U.S. recovers from the economic downturn, industries like ...

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Administration’s Dirt Tax threatens U.S. minerals mining

November 08, 2011

By Hal Quinn, President and CEO, National Mining Association ...

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Mining boosts jobs numbers in Alaska and Colorado

November 07, 2011

Economists are pointing to mining as a leading force in Americaâ€...

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Legislators Call for Urgent Action on Critical Minerals

November 04, 2011

Three legislators yesterday blasted the outdated policies and exc...

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Domestic Rare Earth Project makes U.S. Less Dependent on China

November 02, 2011

Since the 1980s, China has taken over the rare earth minerals m...

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Study Highlights Increased Exploration in Nevada

November 01, 2011

Mineral exploration in Nevada is booming. According to a new stud...

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