The Blog

January 25, 2012

In Minnesota, mining supports new energy sectors, jobs

In an op-ed to the Duluth News Tribune, Frank Ongaro, executive...

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January 24, 2012

Northwest Mining Association sees students as mining’s future

E&E News reported on Jan. 20 that the Northwest Mining Associ...

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January 19, 2012

U.S. Mining Needs Your Support in 2012

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

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January 18, 2012

Nevada miners support truck sales, jobs across economy

In Nevada, mining companies, service providers and mine site work...

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January 17, 2012

Members of Congress denounce Grand Canyon mining ban

A group of U.S. senators and congressmen have condemned Secretary...

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January 13, 2012

Mining key to Alaska economy in 2012

“Mining—now there’s a strong trend for 2012,&...

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January 11, 2012

Million-acre Mining ban stifles economic activity

On Monday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar withdrew more th...

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January 10, 2012

Mining equipment manufacturer adds jobs in South Dakota

South Dakota-based Masaba Mining Equipment added 50 additional ...

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January 09, 2012

Copper mining added $12 billion to Arizona economy in 2010

A recent study prepared for the Arizona Mining Association reve...

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