NEWS
Amicus brief filed in support of Twin Metals Minnesota
This week, the American Exploration & Mining Association, National Mining Association and MiningMinnesota filed an amicus brief in support of Twin Metals Minnesota’s litigation aimed at regaining their long-held federal mineral leases, because we believe that responsibly mining the resources available in northeast Minnesota is essential to creating American jobs, transitioning to a cleaner future and bolstering domestic supply chains.
AEMA Hails Sackett v. EPA Decision
The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) reacted to this morning’s unanimous decision from the Supreme Court of the United States in the case Sackett v. EPA. The Sackett ruling will significantly affect how the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) apply and enforce the Clean Water Act, particularly regarding wetlands.
Bring More Reality and Less Rhetoric to Biden’s Domestic Clean-Energy Mandate
The United States is in a mineral supply chain crisis. We need taconite, copper, nickel, cobalt, platinum-group elements, and many more for our national security, modern energy technology, and virtually every part of our modern world.
Working Your Internship or AEMA Mentorship Like a "Real" Job
Finding a mentor to support you is essential on your path to a new career, but like any relationship, it takes work to get the most out of it. MRC and the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) Society work to identify talented individuals, match them with mentors, provide cross-disciplinary skills and establish professional standards.
Canceling Twin Metals' leases doesn't jibe with Biden's climate goals
For years now, the United States has led the way in combating climate change. The administration of President Joe Biden has pushed for the widespread adoption of green technologies as a key part of that effort.
AEMA Supports the Introduction of Good Samaritan Legislation
The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA), a national trade organization representing the hardrock mining industry, praised the introduction of the Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandon Hardrock Mines Act of 2022 (Good Samaritan) legislation today.
We can and should dig our own future
Kicking off the COP26 climate conference, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres claimed, “We are digging our own graves,” through a number of actions, including drilling and mining. What Guterres and others willfully omit is the fact that we need mining in order to tackle our climate challenges. Mining is not simply a tool to help achieve climate goals — it is a requirement.
'Made in America' needs to also mean 'mined in America'
From where does milk come? Regrettably, for too many, the answer is, “From the grocery store, of course!” It seems the cow’s vital role in the supply chain is often overlooked. As a society, we don’t give much thought to the origins of the products we depend on every day. We may notice if something is made in America or abroad, but even if it is manufactured here, from where did the raw materials — the minerals and metals — come?
Addressing COVID-19
Daily routines in the U.S. and around the globe obviously are significantly changed for an unknown period of time. I know you have heard this advice many times, but it bears repeating. The best way to stop the spread of COVID-19 - and protect our colleagues and communities – is to follow these simple hygiene tips.