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Press Release: CMA Welcomes Historic Federal Investment in National Critical Minerals Stockpile
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Press Release: CMA Welcomes Historic Federal Investment in National Critical Minerals Stockpile

The Colorado Mining Association welcomed the White House’s announcement of Project Vault, a $12 billion national critical minerals stockpile initiative, along with the creation of the Forum on Resource Geostrategic Engagement. CMA emphasized the importance of domestic critical minerals development to strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience, economic security, and national defense.

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CMA Celebrates 150th Anniversary in 2026
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CMA Celebrates 150th Anniversary in 2026

Next year will mark 150 years of continuous operation for the Colorado Mining Association, the oldest mining industry association in the United States and the first to celebrate this historic milestone. CMA’s 150th anniversary coincides with the 150th anniversary of Colorado, and the shared anniversary reminds us of the founding of Colorado as a mining state in 1876. Since that time, Colorado’s history has been tied to mining which has provided great opportunity for generations of Coloradans and served as the foundation of our state economy.

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Press Release: CMA Praises USGS Updated Critical Minerals List
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Press Release: CMA Praises USGS Updated Critical Minerals List

Denver, CO – The Colorado Mining Association (CMA) issued the following statement welcoming the updated U.S. Geological Survey critical minerals list.

“As the world’s demand for mineral resources continues to grow, the updated USGS list reaffirms the fact that the United States must continue to strengthen its domestic mineral supply,” said Adam Eckman, President & CEO of CMA…

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