In testimony before House and Senate natural resources committees, National Mining Association (NMA) General Counsel Katie Sweeney and Hecla Mining Co. Vice President of External Affairs Luke Russell reminded members of Congress that domestic metals and minerals are not only the front-end of the supply chain for countless industries but are also vital to the success of rebuilding American infrastructure.
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Nunez Promoted at NRP
Natural Resource Partners (NRP) announced that Wyatt L. Hogan, NRP’s president and chief operating officer, resigned effective Aug. 8. Craig W. Nunez, NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer, will succeed Hogan as president and chief operating officer, and Christopher J. Zolas, NRP’s chief accounting officer, will succeed Nunez as NRP’s chief financial officer and treasurer. Hogan joined NRP in 2003 as…
Read MorePolling Shows Strong Support for Minerals, Energy
According to the National Mining Association (NMA), there is broad support for policies that would encourage the use of domestic minerals and energy resources to reduce reliance on imports, enhance reliability and strengthen national security.
Read MoreHarrison Gypsum Acquires The Gravel Company
Harrison Gypsum, a vertically integrated producer and processor of minerals and aggregates, has acquired The Gravel Company LLC. The company will do business as ACG Materials.
Read MoreVirginia Aggregate Producers Receive Awards
The Virginia Transportation and Construction Alliance (VTCA), in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy – Division of Mineral Mining, presented the following awards on July 12. Safety Awards are presented to mining operations in Virginia that have met or exceeded a benchmark of safety criteria in their day-to day plant operations. Congratulations to these recipients of…
Read MoreNew Coalition to Support Federal Mineral, Science Information
Fifteen organizations have formed the new Mineral Science and Information Coalition (MSIC) to advocate for reinvigorated minerals science and information functions in the federal government. Reliable supplies of mineral resources underpin the U.S. economy and national security.
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