Driving The Future of Mining

Colorado Mining Association

The Colorado Mining Association is the unified voice of Colorado’s mining industry, supporting its members through regulatory guidance, policy advocacy, networking opportunities, and public engagement to ensure mining remains essential to the state’s economic future.

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Advancing Colorado's Mining Landscape

About CMA

Founded in 1876, the Colorado Mining Association (CMA) has been a trusted voice for the mining industry for nearly 150 years.

CMA unites Colorado’s producers, suppliers, and innovators to shape the next era of mining, advancing modern technologies, strategic growth, and global leadership across the mineral economy.

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Membership Benefits

CMA membership connects your company to a vibrant network of professionals, policy leaders, and business decision-makers across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain West.

  • CMA Committee Participation

    Committee Participation

    Get access to expert-led working groups open to all employees, including committees on government affairs, water quality, mining operations, and regulatory updates.

  • CMA Policy & Industry Intelligence

    Policy & Industry Intelligence

    Stay ahead of the curve with exclusive updates, insights, and analysis on regulations, legislation, and legal developments at the federal, state, and local levels.

  • CMA Events & Networking

    Events & Networking

    Members receive discounted pricing for all CMA-hosted conferences, receptions, and networking opportunities.

  • CMA Promotion & Visibility

    Promotion & Visibility

    CMA's powerful network connects you to industry leaders, decision-makers, and new opportunities across the mining ecosystem.

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Committed to Community

Community Involvement

CMA champions sustainable mining and workforce development through award-winning safety programs, environmental leadership, and education partnerships. Learn more about our Sustainability, Safety and Education efforts.

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Mining By The Numbers

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The mining industry contributes more than $7 billion to Colorado’s GDP each year.

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Mining supports nearly 18,000 direct jobs and more than 57,000 jobs overall. Mining companies are often the largest employers in their communities.

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Mining wages are among the highest industrial pay rates in the state, with an estimated average salary of $102,808/year.

Colorado mining Association rebrand

A Fresh Look for a Historic Legacy

The image shows the evolution of the Colorado Mining Association logo. The original logo on the left features a blue mountain range with the text "CMA" in large white letters and "Colorado Mining Association" underneath in blue. An arrow points to the right, leading to a redesigned logo on the right, which includes a stylized brown and white topographic map graphic. Below the graphic, the text "CMA" appears in a dark green box, and to its right, the words "Colorado Mining" are in larger dark green font, with "Association" in smaller brown font underneath.

We’re proud to unveil the new brand identity for the Colorado Mining Association - a rebrand that honors more than 150 years of mining leadership while positioning the organization for the future.

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