Washington, D.C. – The National Mining Association (NMA) has endorsed The Coal Jobs Protection Act of 2013, which would streamline America's broken permitting process.
NMA President and CEO Hal Quinn commended Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Rep. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) for announcing... Read More
April 30, 2013
National Mining Association President and CEO Hal Quinn commented regarding today's U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit ruling in Mingo Logan Coal Company v. EPA that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has the right to veto a Clean Water Act section 404(c) permit after it has been issued:
"By... Read More
April 23, 2013
Bill Addresses Permitting Delays that Impede Economic Growth and Investment
Washington, D.C. – In testimony today before the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn urged Congress to pass the bi-partisan "National Strategic... Read More
March 21, 2013
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today on the introduction today of the "National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act of 2013," (H.R. 761) by Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.):
"The U.S. mining industry applauds Rep. Amodei for re-introducing... Read More
February 15, 2013
The National Mining Association (NMA) recently released the second interactive toolbox to help member and non-member companies implement the CORESafety® initiative at their facilities. CORESafety is a scalable safety and health management system that provides a comprehensive pathway to achieve within... Read More
February 14, 2013
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued this statement following the president's State of the Union message last night:
"America's mining industry is pleased to hear the president's determination to strengthen our economy, create high-wage jobs and re-build the infrastructure... Read More
February 13, 2013
NMA President Calls for Streamlined Permitting and a Diverse Energy Portfolio
Washington, D.C. –The following statement was released today by National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn in advance of President Obama's State of the Union Address:
"The economy and... Read More
February 12, 2013
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Hal Quinn issued the following statement today on the announcement that REI CEO Sally Jewell will be nominated to become the next secretary of the Department of the Interior:
"We are encouraged that Ms. Jewell would bring a wealth of business... Read More
February 6, 2013