The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn:
“The National Mining Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Gravatt to the position of senior vice president of communications effective Jan. 3, 2013. Gravatt replaces... Read More
December 13, 2012
The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn:
"The National Mining Association (NMA) extends its congratulations to President Obama upon his reelection. NMA remains committed to working with the administration and... Read More
November 7, 2012
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to cost jobs and economic development in Appalachia with its virtual moratorium on coal mining permits—a moratorium that continues in defiance of court rulings. EPA's latest decision withholds an essential Section 404 Clean Water Act permit for... Read More
October 31, 2012
The following statement was released by National Mining Association President & CEO Hal Quinn prior to this evening’s debate between Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama:
“Voters throughout America’s heartland understand the importance of affordable and abundant coal-based electricity.... Read More
October 16, 2012
Department of the Interior Annual Environment, Reclamation Awards for Eight U.S. Coal, Mineral Mines
Las Vegas, Nev.– American coal and mineral mines today won awards from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) for the mines’ outstanding contributions to the environment, mine reclamation and... Read More
September 26, 2012
“Sentinels of Safety” Awards Honor Outstanding Safety Performance at U.S. Coal, Metal and Nonmetal Mines in 2011
Las Vegas, Nev. – The National Mining Association (NMA) today recognized 21 U.S. coal, metal and nonmetal mining operations for their outstanding safety record in 2011.
The “Sentinels... Read More
September 25, 2012
Las Vegas, Nev. – The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) today honored three companies—Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Lockheed Martin and CONSOL Energy—with the institute’s inaugural award for Mine Safety and Health Technology Innovations. The awards were presented... Read More
September 25, 2012
Las Vegas, Nev. -The world’s biggest mining equipment, products and services exhibition – four years in the making – officially got underway this morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL ® 2012, a sprawling 860,000-foot showcase of the latest mining equipment and technology... Read More
September 24, 2012
Las Vegas, Nev. - World mining leaders today voiced strong optimism that durable demand for coal, minerals and metals will accompany the resumption in global economic growth, giving new life to the commodity market.
Speaking at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2012, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, mining... Read More
September 24, 2012