AEMA Recognizes Important Progress on Permitting Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kenna O’Neill — koneill@miningamerica.org
Statement from American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) Executive Director, Mark Compton, on recent permitting reform progress:
“For quite some time there has been bipartisan recognition in Washington, D.C. and overwhelming support among the general public that we must be able to mine, manufacture, and produce energy more efficiently right here at home. We are appreciative of the bipartisan hard work and dedication that resulted in this legislation to improve our federal permitting system so we can get building in America again, starting with the minerals and metals that are the beginning of the supply chain for every sector of our economy. The best time to pass permitting reform legislation was years ago. The second best time is now. We urge Congress to swiftly approve the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026.”
About AEMA: American Exploration & Mining Association is a 131 year old, 1,800 member, national association representing the minerals industry. With members in 46 states, AEMA is the recognized national voice for exploration, the junior mining sector, maintaining access to public lands, and represents the entire mining life cycle, from exploration through production to reclamation and closure.