Polling

WASHINGTON - The National Mining Association (NMA) today released polling that shows seven in 10 voters – including a majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents – support maintaining baseload, on-demand power plants, such as coal plants, to support the reliable supply of electricity. The polling... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today released new polling showing that the vast majority of voters – including a majority of Democrats, Republicans and Independents – want to see the Biden administration and Congress support domestic mining projects to create jobs, secure our... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighty-five percent of Americans say they are concerned about rising electricity rates, according to new polling conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA). This comes on the back of recent polling that found that more than half of Americans are unwilling... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Fifty-six percent of Americans say they are unwilling to pay more in their electricity bills to support energy and climate plans that have been debated in the presidential race. The polling, conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA), also found that nearly... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The COVID-19 pandemic has increased American voter concerns about the security of our domestic supply chain, and about voters’ own household bills, according to polling conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA). “Whether providing the raw materials for... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the president prepares to deliver his third State of the Union address, U.S. voters want to see government action on a number of issues key to the mining industry – from reducing the nation’s alarming mineral import reliance by encouraging domestic mining to leading in developing... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) this week is recognizing National Miners Day with new polling that highlights the importance of mining to everyday life. National Miners day, December 6, was established to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of our nation’s miners. “National... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress considers changes to the General Mining Law – changes that would only increase the burden on U.S. mining, making it less competitive on the global stage – most Americans are concerned about our increasing reliance on imports for minerals that are vital to our manufacturing,... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the president prepares to deliver his second State of the Union address, U.S. voters want to see government action on a number of issues key to the mining industry – from encouraging domestic mining to prioritizing investment in advanced coal technologies – according to polling... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. could deliver both the fuel diversity and emissions reductions voters want by embracing innovation and encouraging the adoption of advanced coal technologies, the National Mining Association (NMA) highlighted in a new report conducted by Wood Mackenzie and national polling... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the debate continues over potential government action to prevent further retirements of coal and nuclear power plants, a new poll conducted by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA) found that most Americans – 55 percent – believe the U.S. government should support... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the U.S. supply chain becomes increasingly import-reliant for vital raw materials – minerals such as copper, silver, zinc and lithium – 57 percent of voters believe U.S. regulations and laws should be reformed to encourage more domestic mining, according to a poll conducted by Morning... Read More

American Voters Support Upgrading U.S. Coal and Nuclear Power Plants; 73 percent believe U.S. Investment in High Efficiency Low Emission Plants Should Be a Priority WASHINGTON, D.C. – A majority of U.S. voters – 55 percent – believe the U.S. government should take action to upgrade the aging coal... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) this week closed its comment period on a proposal from the Department of Energy (DOE) that FERC take swift action to address threats to baseload power provided by coal and nuclear, 51 percent of Americans agree with the premise of... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighty-five percent of American voters agree that the U.S. should act to protect the diversity of its energy grid to minimize potential impacts from natural disasters like the devastating hurricanes that have struck the U.S. and the Caribbean in the past several weeks, according to... Read More

More than Two in Three Voters Support Streamlining the Mine Permitting Process to Increase Availability of the Domestic Minerals Required to Support Infrastructure Rebuilding Efforts WASHINGTON, D.C. – Eighty-six percent of voters are concerned about the state of American infrastructure, according... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Energy Week comes to a close and Fourth of July approaches, new polling conducted for the National Mining Association (NMA) shows strong support for policies that encourage the use of domestic coal and mineral resources to reduce reliance on imports and strengthen national security. Energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The vast majority of American voters are unaware of the environmental and technological advancements of today’s mining industry according to new polling, suggesting mining’s legacy skews perceptions. A new poll by Morning Consult for the National Mining Association (NMA) shows less... Read More

Washington, D.C. –  As the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and the House Natural Resources subcommittee gear up for hearings this week on improving American infrastructure projects, new polling conducted for the National Mining Association (NMA) shows strong support for policies that enable... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the new administration assumes power this week and the 115th Congress gets to work, new polling conducted for the National Mining Association (NMA) shows how swift action on mining industry concerns can also address voter concerns. Thirty-three percent of voters see job creation/the... Read More

New Polling Underscores the Importance of Mining to American Life WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today recognized National Miners Day, a day established to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of our nation’s miners. “What many Americans don’t realize is that the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C.—As voters consider national security issues around Veterans Day, there is broad support for policies that would encourage the use of domestic minerals and energy resources to reduce reliance on imports, enhance reliability, and strengthen national security, according to new polling conducted... Read More

As the CPP Returns to Court Next Month, New Polling Shows Americans Concerned about Energy Costs and Support Coal as Part of a Diverse Energy Mix WASHINGTON, D.C.—A majority of American voters support the use of coal as part of a diverse mix of energy resources, according to national polling released... Read More

Eighty percent further indicate the ability to source U.S. minerals and metals is important to their company. Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today released the findings of a survey of senior executives from manufacturing industries highlighting the important role of domestic... Read More