The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA), in partnership with the American Geosciences Institute, is excited to announce a series of Earth science lessons that align with Nevada’s state education standards and provide students with real-world applications of geoscience. Developed for students from kindergarten through 12th grade, these lesson plans are designed to bring Nevada’s … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining Association Offers Free Teacher Lesson Plans to Bring Mining into the Classroom
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Nevada Mining Association Announces 2025 Mine Operator Safety Awards & Contractor Safety Awards
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2025 Mine Operator and Contractor Safety Awards. These awards celebrate the Nevada mining operations and contractors that exemplify a strong, sustained commitment to workplace safety. “Workplace Safety is more than a priority in Nevada mining, it is a core value that guides every shift at every … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining Association Announces 2025 Mine Operator Safety Awards & Contractor Safety Awards
Nevada Mining Association Announces 2025 Individual Safety Award Recipients
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) proudly announces the recipients of the 2025 Individual Safety Awards, recognizing outstanding commitment to safety in the mining industry. This year’s honorees will be celebrated at a reception during the annual NVMA Convention on September 5 in South Lake Tahoe. This annual event not only celebrates the achievements of these individuals … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining Association Announces 2025 Individual Safety Award Recipients
Mining in NevadaA Shift in Perspective
Mining has a bad reputation. While images of dusty coal miners digging in caves with little to no ventilation and leaving scarred landscaping in their wake are often some of the first images that mining conjures, they are not a reflection of modern-day mining in the United States. Mining has evolved from its humble roots to become a sophisticated industry that is not only … [Read more...] about Mining in Nevada
Nevada MiningContinued Transition Into High-Tech
Imagine if mining companies could send an unmanned aerial vehicle, instead of a person, into a dark, narrow underground area to document the landscape or the scene following an industrial accident. Well, the Autonomous Robots Labs (ARL) at the University of Nevada, Reno is developing the technology for autonomous aerial robots to do just that, to explore, survey, map and … [Read more...] about Nevada Mining
The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Nevada has been known as “The Silver State” since it entered the Union in 1864, but these days, it’s equally famous for gold, lithium, molybdenum and a host of other minerals. Nevada has 119 mines, located in every county except Douglas, and even has six producing oil fields. Mining represents a vital component of the state’s economy. Its total economic output in 2015 … [Read more...] about The Silver State & So Much More: Mining in Nevada
Mining: It’s About More than Gold
The value chain for Nevada’s roughly 20 metals and minerals begins with companies mining the resources. This benefits the miners and their employees monetarily and the communities around those mines where dollars are spent, donations are made and other commitments are carried out. Mining firms require goods and services at each stage of their process—exploration, … [Read more...] about Mining: It’s About More than Gold