The National Mining Association (NMA) is the only national trade organization that serves as the voice of U.S. mining.
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"Mr. President, you have brought mining back to America." — Vicky Peacey of NMA member company @resolutioncu. Watch this new @WhiteHouse video from Friday's roundtable discussion on the future of investment in America's mining industry.
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
Virginia Tech is helping build the future of U.S. mining through new technology, automation and workforce development. During a visit from Assistant Energy Secretary Audrey Robertson, students showcased work tied to @ENERGY's $73 million “Mine of the Future” initiative, highlighting how innovation and skilled workers can strengthen domestic mining and supply chains. For more: wdbj7.com/2026/10/21/virgini…
AI-driven electricity demand is putting even more pressure on global metals supplies, with Wood Mackenzie tracking more than 250 GW of data center projects worldwide. Meeting that demand will require significantly more copper and other mined materials, but lengthy permitting and slow project development continue to hold back new supply. Strengthening domestic mining and speeding project approvals will be essential to keeping pace. —> mining.com/ai-boom-could-ove…
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
Last month, @ENERGY launched the $16 million PROSPECT Planning prize competition to help universities build out the future of the US Mining workforce. Winners are expected to be announced soon and will receive up to $1 million to support programs that provide students with the essential skills needed to continue building out the nation’s mineral supply chains. Read here —> energy.gov/cmei/articles/ene…
EXIM Chairman @JJovanovicUSA and Energy @SecretaryWright visited NioCorp’s Elk Creek Project in Nebraska, where Jovanovic signed a new letter of support for the mine. As the project advances toward production, it underscores the importance of permitting reform and a more predictable process for bringing new U.S. mines online and strengthening domestic mineral supply chains. For more: globalminingreview.com/minin…
Permitting reform is gaining bipartisan momentum in Congress as lawmakers consider the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act, aimed at speeding reviews for energy, infrastructure and mineral projects. With U.S. mine development timelines among the longest in the world, a more predictable permitting process could help move domestic projects from investment to production faster. For more: lasvegassun.com/news/2026/oc…
America’s energy security depends on more than producing more energy — it also depends on securing the minerals needed to build the technologies that use it. Expanding domestic mining, processing and permitting reform will be essential to reducing foreign dependence and strengthening U.S. supply chains. For more: dcjournal.com/this-should-be…
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…
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You can read the full letter here: ifp.org/wp-content/uploads/e…
And the WSJ coverage here: wsj.com/politics/policy/u-s-…
Nine in 10 American voters say increasing domestic mining is vital to U.S. economic and national security:
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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
There’s a looming copper deficit on the horizon according to the @BloombergNEF Transition Metals Outlook 2026. The supply deficit could begin as soon as 2028 and by 2050 could be a deficit as significant as 44% of projected global demand. Read more: about.bnef.com/insights/comm…
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
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Productive two days in El Dorado. Standard Lithium joined state, federal & local leaders on the future of South Arkansas lithium.
At Arkansas Capital for a Day, CEO David Park joined @SarahHuckabee & regional leaders at South Arkansas College for a panel on workforce development & economic growth.
@JohnBoozman toured our Demonstration Plant with Lafayette County Judge Valarie Clark — updates on SWA Project offtakes, financing & prep for FID/construction.
@SenTomCotton visited our El Dorado office to reaffirm support as we push toward FID while addressing suspicious lithium pricing & inventory reporting from China.
Grateful for the partnership at every level as we move the Smackover lithium industry forward.
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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
This week on #NMA_OnOurMines, President & CEO @NMA_NolanRich talks about the latest push for permitting reform, new investment flowing into the U.S. mining sector and Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s visit to @NioCorp Elk Creek Project in Nebraska. Watch the full episode to hear more!