Engaging communities and ensuring we have the minerals we need for economic prosperity and national security.
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This week on #NMA_OnOurMines, NMA President and CEO @NMA_NolanRich discusses Freeport-McMoRan’s potential molybdenum expansion in Colorado, a new $100 million U.S. coal export agreement and a proposed federal mining royalty bill that could raise costs for domestic producers.
Mining companies remain bullish on lithium despite price volatility, debate grows over the future of small modular nuclear reactors and a Wall Street Journal editorial warns that delaying permitting reform could jeopardize a bipartisan deal. #NMA_MiningMinute
DOE unveils a national battery strategy to strengthen domestic supply chains, Freeport-McMoRan considers expanding molybdenum production in Colorado and permitting reform faces new opposition in New Mexico, home to a key Senate sponsor. #NMA_MiningMinute
NMA member company @HudbayUS has partnered with Mitsubishi Corporation on the Copper World Project, which is set to become one of the largest open-pit copper mines in the United States. Doubling Hudbay’s annual copper production, the project will help meet growing demand for copper and strengthen the U.S. economy.
Nova Minerals advances its Alaska antimony project as Perpetua Resources secures up to $40 million to evaluate tungsten production in Idaho. Plus, MSHA reports encouraging safety progress, with no mines meeting its pattern-of-violations criteria for the third consecutive year. #NMA_MiningMinute
Mike Kendrick, President of Climax Molybdenum, a @FM_FCX company, recently joined Mining Matters to discuss America's copper and molybdenum production and why permitting reform has support on both sides of the aisle. Watch the full discussion on NMATV:
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NTEC secures a $100 million coal export deal with Malaysia, Virginia Tech receives $1 million from DOE to strengthen mining education and Brazil's election results raise new questions about U.S. access to the country's mineral resources. #NMA_MiningMinute
American innovation and economic prosperity depend on domestic mineral production. The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act will simplify the permitting process and unleash U.S. competitiveness. America cannot afford to wait. Read more on why Congress must pass this legislation on our blog: mineralsmakelife.org/blog/pa…
Europe is moving to strengthen its mineral supply chains, Project Vault is taking shape here at home and Malaysia is looking to extend coal plant operations to support energy security. Here’s what’s making news in this week’s #NMA_MiningMinute.
This week on #NMA_OnOurMines, NMA President and CEO @NMA_NolanRich highlights new momentum for U.S. copper production in Arizona, including developments from Gunnison Copper, Ivanhoe Electric and Hudbay, along with Dominion Energy’s decision to keep three coal plants operating through 2046 to support reliable, affordable power.
Asarco plans up to $6 billion in Arizona copper investments as the White House takes steps that could ease permitting reform tensions. Plus, chipmaker TSMC explores alternatives to rare earths amid Chinese export restrictions. #NMA_MiningMinute
Minerals are a part of everyday life, and modern life would not be the same without them. When adversaries decide to limit our access to these materials, the costs of everyday products can rise. Yet America relies heavily on foreign adversaries for many of these essential materials. Securing reliable domestic mineral supply through permitting reform is essential to America's future.
Bipartisan permitting reform faces new uncertainty as industry groups rally behind the Senate deal while regulators raise concerns and offshore wind disputes threaten negotiations. Plus, GAO agrees to investigate federal investments in mining companies. #NMA_MiningMinute
NMA joined @ShopFloorNAM and more than 100 organizations in urging Senate leaders to bring the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act to the floor. Permitting reform has support from across American industry, and the time to act is now. --> nam.org/100-manufacturing-bu…
A new report warns of a looming global copper shortage as Mitsubishi backs Hudbay's Copper World project in Arizona. Plus, Phoenix Tailings plans a new rare earth processing facility in New York to strengthen domestic mineral supply chains. #NMA_MiningMinute
A bipartisan group of former economic and national security leaders is urging Congress to pass the American Affordability and Jobs Act, pointing to long permitting timelines as a barrier to U.S. mining, energy and infrastructure development. For the full letter: ifp.org/wp-content/uploads/e…
Climax Molybdenum President Mike Kendrick joins NMA's Ashley Burke on Mining Matters to discuss molybdenum's role in modern technology, @FM_FCX's U.S. copper operations and what tax and permitting policy can do to support expanded domestic mining and processing. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/PPj7kVrTrEw
The mining workforce is the backbone of a strong domestic mining industry. Mining professionals ensure America can meet the growing demand for minerals essential to affordable energy, advanced technology and national security goals. Hear from Ashley Burke, Senior Vice President of Communications for the National Mining Association, on why workforce development is essential: facebook.com/share/v/1eL6HmG…
Electricity prices surge in the Northeast as energy policies come under scrutiny. Plus, Japan seeks U.S. help amid a looming yttrium shortage and Ivanhoe Electric advances plans to secure buyers for copper from its Arizona project. #NMA_MiningMinute
Project Vault prepares up to $1 billion in loans to strengthen U.S. mineral supply chains. Plus, Freeport-McMoRan advances technology to recover more copper from mine waste and Japan turns to coal as LNG disruptions drive electricity prices higher. #NMA_MiningMinute