Coal-based electricity is a major part of the American lifestyle. In fact, a third of all electricity consumed by American households and businesses comes from coal. If you have turned on your computer, flipped on a light, or microwaved a quick snack, there is a chance that you are using coal-based electricity. The... Read More

Mining and its employees are at the center of communities all across America, and the mining industry is committed to being good neighbors wherever operations are located. That means our mining companies are dedicated to upholding environmental standards while providing the critical resources that fuel... Read More

In 2017, The U.S. received a troubling D+ in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Annual Infrastructure Report Card This rating indicates that much of America’s infrastructure is at risk of failure, putting lives and our economy at risk. To address this, the administration hopes to invest $1 trillion... Read More

The National Mining Association (NMA) recently recognized Newmont Mining Corporation for receiving independent certification under its CORESafety® system. Newmont is the fourth NMA member company to complete each step of this process. Safety is a core value for Newmont, and the company has made excellent... Read More

Innovation is essential for sustaining strong national defense and security. The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) uses 750,000 tons of minerals each year in technologies that protect the very troops that protect our nation. For example, silver’s exceptional strength helps protect our troops as an... Read More

The Navajo Mine is a vital part of the Fruitland, N.M., community. The mine currently supplies around 6 million tons of coal annually to the 1,540 megawatt Four Corners Power Plant – and it has been the power plant’s source of energy for about half a century. The mine is one of the area's top economic... Read More