NMA Says Climate Change May Be Most Important U.S. Mining Issue

Source: Mineweb (9/23/08)

During a state-of-the-industry session which opened NMA's MINExpo conference in Las Vegas, Quinn said, "As we all know, the industry's performance is a function not only of market factors, but also of legislative and regulatory policies that impact mining operations and their markets."

As a new administration and a new Congress take power in Washington in January, newly appointed National Mining Association President Hal Quinn said, "For our members, the most important policy matter will be the debate over climate change policy and how to provide the necessary technology to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for coal-based electricity generation and coal-to-liquid fuels operation."

During a state-of-the-industry session which opened NMA's MINExpo conference in Las Vegas, Quinn said, "As we all know, the industry's performance is a function not only of market factors, but also of legislative and regulatory policies that impact mining operations and their markets."

However, Quinn assured his audience that "both presidential candidates support more aggressive funding for clean coal technologies, including for technologies for carbon capture and storage. ...As a result, we remain optimistic that U.S. climate policies will eventually provide for continue use of affordable and abundant American coal to meet our nation's growing energy needs."

Announcing Streetwise Live! Events
Source: Streetwise Reports (07/13/2020)

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Mexico: Gold's Next Powerhouse Player
Source: Marc Davis, BNW News (11/03/2009)

As the world's key gold producing nations struggle mostly in vain to replenish dwindling below-ground supplies, Mexico is bucking the trend in a big way.

Where Have All the Gold Mines Gone?
Source: Brent Cook, Exploration Insights (04/14/2009)

Given the declining global gold production, mining companies’ demand for reserve replacement and the acute dearth of new gold discoveries, there is no doubt that real economic discoveries will be exceptionally valuable. . .the opportunity for stellar profits is the best it has probably ever been. Identifying the few successes, however, will require vigilant and constant technical assessment of geology and drill results, always with an eye to mine economics.

Congo Completes Mining Review, Says Majors Quit Talks
Source: Reuters (12/20/2008)

"Review process is extended an additional 45 days to allow six companies to return to the negotiating table for direct talks with government ministers."