More electricity in North Dakota is generated with coal than with any other fuel. In fact, the state continues to be one of the country’s top coal-producing states, mining approximately 30 million tons every year since 1988. Most of the region’s electricity is generated from lignite across seven power... Read More

In Alaska, gold mining has brought substantial economic growth, providing jobs for thousands of Alaskans and hundreds of millions of dollars in personal income throughout the state. The numbers tell an impressive story. In 2017, the mining industry provided 4,500 direct mining jobs in Alaska and another... Read More

Veterans are a sought-after group in the workforce, bringing valuable skills and experience from their military service. Coeur Mining recognizes the sacrifices that our veterans have made and works to provide them an opportunity to continue their career in a company that cares about each and every employee. Through... Read More

In mining, technology is an evolving and continuously improving process of applying new and better technologies and systems to solve problems. In many cases, technology has significantly enhanced mining. To recognize key safety milestones in technology, the NIOSH Mine Safety and Health Technology... Read More

The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) recognized Peabody, and three of its mines, as well as Trapper Mining Inc., as the winners of the Excellence in Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Awards for their outstanding environmental performance, mine reclamation accomplishments and... Read More

The most prestigious award in the mining industry is the Sentinel of Safety award, co-sponsored annually by NMA and the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA). Twenty American mining operations – six coal mines and 14 mineral/metal mines – were honored with the award... Read More