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Statement from Rich Nolan, NMA President & CEO, on the formal reinstatement of the National Coal Council.

Global Context Matters -- the latest Count on Coal blog is out: ow.ly/FWoo50WbPxF #coal #globalcoal #energy #economy #context

In 2024, China generated more electricity than the U.S., E.U. and India combined, mostly from coal. As demand for power increases, the world continues to rely on coal to keep the lights on. Learn how the US fits into the global coal power market here: countoncoal.org/2025/06/global…

NMA-TV Mining Minute Special Edition: Critical Minerals “Critical minerals” are in the news every day. But what makes a mineral “critical”? You’ll find different lists from agency to agency and government to government—and those lists change from year to year. Watch for more.

NMA-TV Mining Minute Special Edition: Metallurgical Coal U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright recently designated metallurgical coal used for steelmaking, a critical material. Watch for more.

As the summer solstice approaches and temperatures rise, air conditioning drives a spike in power consumption. As demand for power outpaces supply, electricity prices edge higher. Learn how coal can contribute from this short video: youtu.be/BuOt0URfpk4

NMA-TV Mining Minute 6-23-2025 Mining issues will be discussed in a number of hearings in the House this week, with companies working to produce rare earths in the U.S. appearing before the House Committee on Small Business. Watch for more.

A brutal heatwave is here. PJM has issued a “maximum generation alert” to try and maintain reliability. Both the MISO and ISONY grids are also under stress. Recall, NERC warned of “elevated” reliability risks in above normal conditions this summer.

It is officially on—a massive heatwave is threatening grid reliability with no end in sight, reminding us of the critical need to build and maintain all types of dispatchable generating capacity. Watch for more.

Big congratulations to National Mining Association member @AlianceCoal for the grand opening of their new coal mine in Henderson County, KY. The mine will create 260 new high-paying jobs while helping to meet the nation’s growing energy needs. More here: 14news.com/2025/06/17/new…

NMA-TV Mining Minute 6-24-2025 It’s all about Congress this week with our friends across the street working hard in an attempt to sprint into their Independence Day recess. Watch for more.

The numbers are in, and coal mining provides a great living! According to BLS’s latest numbers, in 2024 the average coal mining job paid $112,413. Read more: bls.gov/cew/data.htm

NMA-TV Mining Minute 6-25-2025 One of the biggest but least covered stories this week is how grids across the country are being tested by the electricity demands that accompany periods of extreme heat. Watch for more.

The real energy crisis is in our grid. On this very warm morning at 6 a.m., only 2% of the power from the PJM grid was coming from wind and solar - 98% from other sources. The idea that we can power our country on intermittent power on a day like today is a fantasy.

Will the Power Keep Flowing? The latest Count on Coal blog for a hot week: ow.ly/kBXc50WgeYP #coal #countoncoal #heatwave #grid

NMA-TV Mining Minute 6-26-2025 Yesterday the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation intended to support the construction of reliable power sources. Watch for more.

“The real energy crisis is in our grid… The idea that somehow, we are going to power our country on intermittent [power] on a day like today when it’s only providing 2% of the power, that’s a fantasy.” Secretary Doug Burgum is spot on. The grid needs coal power to keep the lights on.

House Republicans are moving to make permanent the administration’s reinstatement of the National Coal Council to boost US energy security and meet rising power demand from data centers. Coal remains the cornerstone of the grid, powering the AI revolution. More here:

At the White House advocating for OBBB to increase the competitiveness of the American mining industry.

NMA-TV Mining Minute 6-27-2025 Well it seems, when it comes to China, we’ve got a deal! Earlier today, China pledged to approve export applications for rare earths to the U.S. Watch for more.