About NMA

About NMA

About NMA Overview

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The National Mining Association (NMA) is U.S. mining's advocate in Washington, D.C. and beyond. NMA is the only national trade organization that represents the interests of mining before Congress, the administration, federal agencies, the judiciary and the media—providing a clear voice for U.S. mining.NMA’s mission is to build support for public policies that will help America fully and responsibly utilize its coal and mineral resources.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., NMA has a membership of more than 300 corporations and organizations involved in various aspects of mining. NMA provides a forum for these diverse industry segments to be informed, heard and represented. Click here to learn more.

Membership

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Learn more about the advantages of joining. Click here to request information on membership.

  • A Voice to make your needs and priorities heard and to make a difference - all with the power of a major trade association behind you.
  • Representation in Congress, in the court room, with the administration and in the media with NMA's expertise working for you.
  • Industry Insight on current mining issues, what's being done and how it affects you.
  • Communication that delivers accurate and educational information to you and externally to key audiences and the media.
  • Networking Opportunities with a membership that is unparalleled in its depth and breadth.
  • MINExpo® discounts for the world's most comprehensive mining equipment and services exhibition.

Who We Are

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The National Mining Association (NMA) is the voice of the American mining industry in Washington D.C. NMA is he only national trade organization that represents the interests of mining before Congress, the Administration, federal agencies, the judiciary, and the media.

Our membership includes more than 325 corporations involved in all aspects of the mining industry including coal, metal, and industrial mineial producers, mineral processors, equipment manufacturers, state associations, bulk transporters, enginerring firms, consultants, financial institutions and other companies that supply goods and services to the mining industry. NMA provides a forum for all the diverse segments of the mining industry to come together and advocate public policies designed to protect and expand opportunities for domestic mining.

NMA is located in new headquarters at 101 Constitution Ave, NW, Suite 500 East, across the street from the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., and can be reached at (p) (202) 463-2600, (f) (202) 463-2666 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Mission and Objectives

NMA's mission is to create and maintain a broad base of political support for the mining industry and to help the nation realize the economic and national security benefits of America's domestic mining capability. Our objective is to engage in and influence the public policy process on the most significant and timely issues that impact our ability to locate, permit, mine, transport, and utilize the nation's vast coal and mineral resources.

NMA serves its membership by:

  • Promoting the production and use of coal and mineral  resources produced by the U.S. mining industry;
  • Establishing a strong political presence in the Nation's Capital  on behalf of NMA's membership;
  • Serving as the information center for and a single voice of the  U.S. mining industry; and
  • Addressing the current and future needs of the industry,  mining equipment manufacturers and support services  members of the association.

Mission & Objectives

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NMA's mission is to build support for public policies that will help Americans fully and responsibly benefit from our abundant domestic coal and mineral resources. Our objective is to engage in and influence the public process on the most significant and timely issues that impact mining's ability to safely and sustainably locate, permit, mine, transport and utilize the nation's vast resources.

NMA serves its membership by:

  • Promoting the safe production and use of coal and mineral  resources
  • Establishing a strong political presence in the Nation's Capital
  • Serving as the information center for and a single voice of the  U.S. mining
  • Addressing the current and future policy needs of U.S. mining,  mining equipment manufacturers and support services  members of NMA

Benefits of Membership

  • A Voice to make your needs and priorities heard
  • Representation in Congress, in the court room, with the administration and in the media
  • Industry Insight on current mining issues
  • Communication that delivers accurate and educational information
  • Networking Opportunities
  • MINExpo® discounts

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