U.S. Legislators call for action on minerals during Chinese VP visit
February 08, 2012
In advance of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to the ...
U.S. Legislators call for action on minerals during Chinese VP visit
February 08, 2012
In advance of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping’s visit to the ...
Op-ed: Exploration in mineral-rich Montana down 96 percent, despite voter support
February 08, 2012
Montana is home to 8,600 mineral deposits, but less than 1 perc...
Mining added 10,000 jobs in January
February 06, 2012
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, mining added 10,00...
U.S. Mining Needs Your Support in 2012
January 19, 2012
By Hal Quinn, President and CEO, National Mining Association Last...
Members of Congress denounce Grand Canyon mining ban
January 17, 2012
A group of U.S. senators and congressmen have condemned Secretary...
Million-acre Mining ban stifles economic activity
January 11, 2012
On Monday, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar withdrew more th...
Department of Energy Report on Supplies of Rare Earths
December 27, 2011
According to the recently-released 2011 Critical Materials Stra...
Legislators address critical minerals in appropriations bill
December 21, 2011
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of Fiscal Year 2012, which ...
World’s highest tax proposal has significant economic consequences
December 13, 2011
Kate Brophy McGee, a representative for Arizona’s 11th di...
Precious metals key to aeronautics, space travel
November 11, 2011
In addition to their commercial appeal in jewelry, gold, silver a...