Utah Mining Association

01/16/2025

Members had a tour of the Utah Geological Core Research Center today. We got to explore hundreds of core samples, examine micrabialites from the GSL, and view a “megablock” that contains the greatest known number of raptor fossils in the western hemisphere. Thank you to DNR and the staff for showing us around.

12/30/2024

We hope you had a Merry Christmas and we wish you a peaceful and prosperous New Year!

12/30/2024

Minerals light up the sky!

12/17/2024

Clear winter roads made possible by mining.

12/13/2024

12/12/2024

Utah Mining Association was proud to take part in this momentous occasion. Not only because Martha Hughes Cannon is a wonderful part of our state and national history, but also because her new statue at the U.S. Capitol is made from Rio Tinto Kennecott Utah Copper!

The trailblazing woman from Utah, Martha Hughes Cannon was a suffragist, doctor, senator, orator, wife and mother.

12/09/2024

The Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act of 2024 is up for passage in the U.S. House tomorrow. This bipartisan, bicameral bill will accelerate efforts to clean up abandoned mine lands which predate modern environmental laws and mining industry best practices.

The bill is years in the making and needs to get across the finish line. Please encourage your member of Congress to support final passage.

Many thanks to Congresswoman Celeste Maloy, the primary sponsor of the House bill. ALL members of Utah’s congressional delegation are sponsors or co-sponsors of this bill, which shows that Utah is leading the way on common sense legislation that supports the public, taxpayers, and industry.

Utah has about 17,000 abandoned mine openings, and those who wish to clear the danger face a number of legal hurdles. Congress can change that this week.

11/30/2024

Are you attending the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting next week? We'll be exhibiting in the main hall at booth #512. Come see us sand get some hashtag swag!

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to all Utah Mining Association members, partners, and friends. Thank you for your continued support of Utah's mining industry.

11/11/2024

On this Veterans Day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have served. Thank you for your sacrifice. 💙🇺🇸

We love this video from Rio Tinto Kennecott and appreciate our many Utah Mining operators who prioritize hiring veterans.

Colleagues from our Rio Tinto Kennecott and Wilmington Operations in the US were featured in an episode of the TV show Military Makeover: Operation Career – ...

11/04/2024

We've lined up some dynamite speakers for our 109th Annual Convention, and the Tailings Management technical session is no exception.

Bonus: this session is eligible for Engineering CE credits! We hope you'll join us Nov 13-14 in SLC. Register online: https://members.utahmining.org/events/Details/uma-109th-annual-convention-1193367?sourceTypeId=Hub

10/24/2024

Are you interested in Utah's mining history? The Utah Historical Society has a vast collection of digital images, including a curated library specific to mining. We invite you to peruse the digital collection and discover some absolute treasures!

https://collections.lib.utah.edu/search?facet_setname_s=dha_eftl