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April
2012
114th NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION OPENING SESSION
Mark Cutifani
Mark Cutifani, CEO, AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd. addresses Opening Session

In This Issue
114th National Western Mining Conference Draws 883
Mark Your Calendar for the 115th NWMC
Four Coal Mines, Other Mines Finish 2011 with No Lost Time Accidents
State of Colorado, CMA, Honor Winners of Reclamation Awards
Eleven Mining Companies Honored for Outstanding Environmental Achievement
CMA Elects Officers and Directors
CMA, Industry, Honor Dave Cole
CMA Takes Aim at Sage Grouse Plan

114TH NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION   DRAWS 883

UP 33% FROM 2010    

  

    The 114th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition, held March 20-22 at the Westin Hotel Denver, was proof positive of the conference theme, drawing nearly 900 to the Mile High Mining Hub, up 33% from 2010 registration.  

 
   Mark Cutifani, President & CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Ltd., underscored Colorado's importance to the world mining economy...

 

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE 115TH NATIONAL WESTERN MINING CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION
FEBRUARY 24-27, 2013
COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER
 

 First Conference Committee meeting May 15 at 9:30 a.m.

 

     Mark your calendars for the 115th NWMC, to be held jointly with the SME Annual Members Meeting.   If you are interested in serving on the program committee for the CMA show, the first meeting will be held May 15 at the CMA office at 9:30 a.m.


FOUR COAL MINES, OTHER MINES FINISH 2011 WITH NO LOST TIME ACCIDENTS

 

Top Safety Honors Go To West Elk, Deserado, Colowyo, Coal Mines

 

     Colorado mining operations completed a banner year in 2011, as several mines throughout the state posted safety records with no lost time accidents. 

 

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STATE OF COLORADO, CMA, HONOR WINNERS OF AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING RECLAMATION

     

     The Colorado Mining Association (CMA), the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining & Safety (DRMS) and the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board (MLRB) honored the winners of awards for outstanding coal and hardrock mine reclamation, at a ceremony...  

 

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ELEVEN MINING COMPANIES HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT    

   
     At a ceremony held March 21 at the Westin Tabor Center Hotel in Denver, the Colorado Mining Association (CMA) honored eleven (11) winners of the Environmental Stewardship and Pollution Prevention Awards for 2011.

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COLORADO MINING ASSOCIATION ELECTS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, HONORS JOEL CHRISTMAN     

   
     Bill Zisch, Vice President Operations, Royal Gold, Inc., is the new Chairman of the Colorado Mining Association....

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CMA, INDUSTRY, HONOR DAVE COLE, RETIRING EDUCATION FOUNDATION SECRETARY/TREASURER   

   
    After having served for 25 years as the President of the Colorado Mining Association, Dave Cole was honored once again for his "second career" as Secretary Treasurer of the CMA Education Foundation, and for his...

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CMA TAKES AIM AT SAGE GROUSE PLAN   

   
    CMA took aim at a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposal to develop and Environmental Impact Statement for the protection of the sage grouse that could shut down much, if not all, coal mining in northwest Colorado...

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Exclusive Videos from Inside the 114th NWMC 

 
Photos of Exhibitors
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Thanks again to all of our exhibitors for coming out and helping make the conference a success!!  See you at the 115th NWMC!

Upcoming Events
  • Thursday, April 12: Coal, Hardrock, & Uranium Committee Meeting at 1:00 pm at CMA office. 
  • Friday, July 6: CMA Education Foundation "All About Mining" Graduation luncheon at Rolling Hills Country Club.   
  • Friday, August 3, 2012: Annual CMA Golf Tournament at Legacy Ridge
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Contact Jody Courtney if you have any questions about our upcoming events.

jcourtney@coloradomining.org
 
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