The NMA partnered with RealClearPolitics to convene a discussion on the problems associated with U.S.’ overreliance on mineral imports and our country’s adversarial approach to domestic mineral production. Watch the discussion with Reps. Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and others on RealClearPolitics’ website at the link below.

The American mining industry is coming together to aid communities and help fight COVID-19. NMA members are doing their part by providing financial assistance, educational tools and personal protective equipment.

Download NMA’s health and safety infographics and view CDC, administration and agency
guidance for businesses and employers.

Minerals and metals are essential to our modern medical world and are key to many of the medicinal innovations we see today, while the antimicrobial and antiviral properties of minerals have never been more relevant or needed.

NMA applauds the DHS for reiterating that mining is explicitly included in its list of 16 critical infrastructure sectors that should maintain their work schedules to help the response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Watch the latest episode of NMA’s CORESafety® TV to hear more about COVID-19 resources, changing conditions and safety recommendations.

Mining companies are working hard to keep its workforce and communities safe by implementing a number of health, safety and protocol changes to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.