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LATEST PRESS RELEASES
December 14, 2004
U.S., Canada Sign Agreement to Advance Mineral and Metal Investment and Technology
Washington, DC - The United States and Canada today approved a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to encourage bi-lateral cooperation in the promotion and development of their respective metals and minerals industries.
December 10, 2004
Mining Industry Welcomes Bodman's Management and Science Background for Energy Department
NMA President and CEO Jack Gerard welcomed the President's appointment today of Samuel Bodman for Secretary of the Department of Energy:
December 8, 2004
National Commission Overlooks Coal's Potential for "Ending the Energy Stalemate"
Today the National Commission on Energy Policy, a private organization founded in 2002, will issue a series of recommendations for "ending the energy stalemate." NMA President and CEO Jack Gerard responded to the Commission's report on behalf of the U.S. coal industry with the following statement:
November 23, 2004
Mining's TRI Data Available Electronically
The National Mining Association (NMA) today announced the industry's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports for calendar year 2003 are available on a site-specific basis at the Environmental Protection Agency's website, http://www.epa.gov/tri-efdr/.
November 15, 2004
Mining Industry Salutes Secretary Abraham
Washington - National Mining Association President and CEO Jack Gerard today expressed the industry's appreciation for Spencer Abraham's accomplishments as Energy Secretary, especially for his steadfast support for clean coal technologies. The Secretary announced his resignation this afternoon.
November 12, 2004
NMA Commends Secretary Lauriski for His Leadership on Mine Safety
Upon the announcement late today that Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health David Lauriski was leaving his position, NMA President Jack Gerard issued the following statement on behalf of the National Mining Association (NMA):
October 21, 2004
Kerry's Record on Mining Fees is Clearly Bad
In a campaign stop-over in Elko, NV this week, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Democratic vice presidential candidate Senator John Edwards said in response to reports John Kerry would impose a royalty tax on mining, "He will not impose a royalty tax on mining…He has never talked about it. He has never had any plans. He has never mentioned it."
October 15, 2004
Administration Supports Coal Use in Regulatory Approach
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauds EPA Administrator Leavitt's commitment to use all types of coal and clean coal technologies to preserve "our economic competitiveness and energy security," and released the following statement today by NMA President & CEO Jack N. Gerard:
September 28, 2004
U.S. Mining Companies Honored for Safety Achievements
LAS VEGAS - Eight mining companies were presented today with prestigious "Sentinels of Safety" Awards recognizing distinguished records in mine safety in the safest year ever for U.S. mining.
September 27, 2004
U.S. Mining Companies Win Environmental, Community Outreach Awards
LAS VEGAS - Three mineral mining companies in Nevada, Oregon and Montana are winners of the 2004 Reclamation and Sustainable Mineral Development Awards. The annual awards for outstanding environmental performance and community involvement were announced today by U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Gale Norton in luncheon ceremonies conducted at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL, the mining industry's quadrennial exposition held in Las Vegas, NV.
September 27, 2004
U.S. Coal Mines Honored for Outstanding Reclamation Efforts
LAS VEGAS - A dozen coal mining companies were recipients of the 2004 Excellence in Mining Reclamation Awards presented today by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton at luncheon ceremonies during MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, the quadrennial exposition of the global mining industry.
September 27, 2004
Mining Group Sees Good Times Continuing for Coal, Minerals
Las Vegas - Mining for coal and minerals should enjoy another boom year in 2005, as economic expansion throughout the global economy spurs continued growth in electric power and strong demand for copper, nickel, gold and other metals.
September 27, 2004
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2004 Opens With Message from the White House
Las Vegas - A videotaped message from President George Bush was the surprise backdrop for the official opening ceremony of MINExpo this morning at the Las Vegas Convention Center. From his appearance on a giant screen in the LVCC lobby, the President sent his personal greetings to Nevada Governor Kenny Guinn, NMA President Jack Gerard "and everyone attending this fantastic exhibit of mining technology and know-how."
September 26, 2004
NMA Elects New Officers at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® 2004
Las Vegas - The National Mining Association (NMA) today elected a new slate of officers to lead the national trade association of the U.S. mining industry.
August 20, 2004
Mining Industry Reacts to Kerry Coal Plan
The following statement from NMA President and CEO Jack Gerard responds to the release yesterday of Senator Kerry's Clean Coal Technology Investment Plan:
August 10, 2004
NMA Responds to EPA Announcement on Process for Regulating Mercury Emissions
National Mining Association (NMA) President and CEO Jack Gerard issued the following statement today in response EPA Administrator Leavitt's address on mercury regulations.
August 10, 2004
Kerry Plan Would Export Thousands of High Paying Mining Jobs, Kill Western Economies
A proposal unveiled yesterday by Senator John Kerry to impose an eight percent royalty fee on minerals operations in the West would cost between 18,000 and 44,000 jobs and result in a net loss to the federal Treasury of $400 million to $500 million based on independent analyses. The $600 million dollars raised by the proposal would go to maintenance in the nation's parks and hoped-for jobs creation in associated service businesses.
July 28, 2004
Mining Industry Applauds EPA's Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The following statement from National Mining Association (NMA) president and CEO Jack Gerard responds to EPA's announcement today of the "Methane to Markets Partnership," a new, U.S.-led multi-national initiative to recover and use methane, a greenhouse gas, that occurs in coal mines, landfills, oil and gas exploration and agriculture:
July 21, 2004
AGs' Lawsuit is Misguided Diversion
Following is a statement by National Mining Association President & CEO Jack Gerard in response to a lawsuit announced by the Attorneys General of the states of New York, California, Connecticut, Iowa, New Jersey, Vermont and Wisconsin and the City of New York against five US power companies.
July 20, 2004
World Bank Lending for Mining Projects Should be Reformed, Not Stopped
The U.S. mining industry today told the World Bank that its participation in financing mineral mining projects can help to strengthen the economic opportunities of local communities and at the same time provide long-term benefits far beyond the life of specific projects.
July 8, 2004
Looming Shortages of Highly Trained Miners Prompt Calls for Action
A rapidly aging workforce in the nation's mines threatens the industry with shortages of highly-skilled workers just as global demand for coal and minerals is booming, said a mining industry expert before a House panel today.
July 7, 2004
World's Largest Mining Exposition - Sept. 27-30, 2004 - Las Vegas, NV
MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, the world's largest mining exposition, takes place Sept. 27-30, 2004, in Las Vegas, NV. Some 35,000 mining executives, 1,300 exhibitors and leading government officials are expected to attend the quadrennial event featuring the most advanced mining equipment and machinery used by this global industry.
July 6, 2004
Realistic Energy Policy Favors Coal Utilization in the Enlarged Europe
Coal Not Disappearing from the World Stage, says NMA's Gerard
BRUSSELS, Belgium - A U.S. coal industry leader today told EU coal industry officials and members of the EU Parliament that the imperatives of improving economic growth and energy security argue strongly for realistic policies that favor greater coal utilization in the enlarged European Union.
June 16, 2004
Mining Industry TRI Data Reflect Reporting and Production Changes
The National Mining Association (NMA) today provided summary information on the industry's Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) reports for calendar year 2002. TRI data are scheduled to be reported by EPA later this month. The 2002 data continue to show the preponderance of mining's TRI materials are managed on the land at mining facilities. The overall numbers - and the significant reduction in releases they reflect when compared to 2001 TRI data - are heavily influenced by two key factors: 1) compliance with the findings in a 2003 U.S District Court ruling; and 2) reductions in production levels at various mines, reflecting the general 2002 economic slow-down.
May 17, 2004
Poor Data Flaws EPA's Proposals for Controlling Mercury Emissions
The poor quality of EPA's emissions data, drawn from only "a limited number of coal types and operating conditions," has led the agency to propose standards that would prevent existing and new power plants from utilizing substantial portions of the nation's coal reserves that now generate more than half of the nation's electricity, said the National Mining Association (NMA) today in comments to the agency.
April 27, 2004
Clean Coal Technology Vital to Low Emission Electricity, Future Economic Growth
Coal is the key to meeting growing demand for low-emission electricity, and investments in clean coal technologies can turn the key, said an energy industry official today before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
April 7, 2004
Senate Missed Opportunity to Improve Fuel Diversity, Air Quality
The Senate today failed to include in the FSC/ETI tax bill the energy tax provisions that include three tax incentives designed to help coal-based power plants further improve air quality. The three Clean Coal provisions were included in S. 2095, the revised Energy bill already submitted by Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Pete Domenici earlier this year. The following is a statement from National Mining Association President and CEO Jack Gerard:
March 25, 2004
Current Mining Policy Hurts U.S. Manufacturing
Permit delays and regulatory uncertainty in the U.S. are discouraging mining investments, aggravating supply shortages of key metals, and raising manufacturing costs, a mining industry economist told Congress today.
February 26, 2004
NMA: EPA's Mercury Proposals Recognize Benefits of Emissions Trading,
But Lack Certainty and Technical Achievability
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed alternative emissions trading program for mercury "recognizes the inherent benefits of emissions trading compared to traditional command-and-control regulation," the National Mining Association (NMA) said in a statement today.
February 14, 2004
NMA Welcomes Energy Bill Action
"NMA welcomes action announced late yesterday by Senate Energy and Natural Resources Chairman Pete Domenici to bring a revised Energy Bill to the Senate floor," according to National Mining Association President and CEO Jack Gerard.
February 11, 2004
Modern Gold Mining Practices Contradict Critics
"The US gold mining industry is the world's most advanced-using modern technology and stringent environmental safeguards to provide jobs and a vital products for businesses and consumers," National Mining Association President and CEO Jack Gerard said today in response to allegations made by critics of the industry.
February 4, 2004
Mineral Mining Needs National Policy to Strengthen Western Industry, U.S. Manufacturing Base
Denver, CO - America's manufacturers need a national minerals policy to bring certainty and clarity to Federal rules that are damaging the West's mining economy, said the head of the nation's mining industry in a speech today before the 106th National Western Mining Conference and Exhibition in Denver.
February 3, 2004
NMA Statement on FY2005 Proposed Budget for the Department of Energy
The National Mining Association (NMA) continues to review the budget documents provided by various government agencies as part of the FY2005 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget for the Department of Energy addresses a number of critical national objectives. Key among these is its endorsement of continued development of clean, domestic coal to meet more than half the nation's electricity needs.
January 21, 2004
NMA Supports President's Call for Energy Bill
"America's mining companies join President Bush in urging Congress to complete its unfinished business and pass comprehensive energy legislation to 'make our economy run'. Creating jobs and providing affordable and reliable electricity to American businesses and consumers is a top priority for the President and for us. We need the energy bill to do the job," NMA President and CEO Jack Gerard said in response to President Bush's State of the Union address.
January 15, 2004
Coal Poised for Resurgence Says Industry Leader
Rising natural gas prices, advances in hydrogen technology and the growing need for fuel diversity to power America's expanding economy are among the many reasons why the coal industry is poised for resurgence, a national mining spokesman said here today.
January 7, 2004
Mining Industry Files Comments on EIS for Mountaintop Mining
On January 6, Coal Operators and Associates, the Kentucky Coal Association, the National Mining Association, the Ohio Coal Association and the West Virginia Coal Association filed joint comments on the Mountaintop Mining/Valley Fill Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The EIS was prepared by federal and state agencies based on four years of analysis, including numerous EPA-led studies as well as those conducted and submitted by outside parties.
January 6, 2004
Continued Industry Commitment, Strong Federal Oversight Behind Mining Industry's Unprecedented Safety Record
The lowest number of annual fatalities ever recorded in the US mining industry "is the result of a continuing commitment to safety by America's mining industry and everyone who works at our operations," said Jack Gerard, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, the industry's national trade association.
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