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November 10, 2011

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

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

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November 09, 2011

Increased metal demand drives U.S. economic growth

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

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November 08, 2011

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

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

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November 07, 2011

Mining boosts jobs numbers in Alaska and Colorado

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

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November 04, 2011

Legislators Call for Urgent Action on Critical Minerals

Three legislators yesterday blasted the outdated policies and exc...

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November 02, 2011

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

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

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November 01, 2011

Study Highlights Increased Exploration in Nevada

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

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October 28, 2011

Lithium Key to New Military Technology

In efforts to upgrade the Joint Strike Fighter Program, the U.S. ...

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October 27, 2011

House Passes Legislation to Create Jobs, Fuel Economy

The U.S. House yesterday passed legislation that is set to genera...

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