Last month, the Nevada Mining Association and Nevada Division of Minerals hosted the Southern Nevada Earth Sciences Workshop for teachers at Faith Lutheran High School in Las Vegas. This year’s Workshop served as a platform for Nevada teachers to participate in an open discussion about earth sciences, increase their knowledge on the subject and to better understand the role that mining plays in the lives of all Nevadans. Read the rest of this entry »
Mining News from the Nevada Legislature – April 2013
April 22nd, 2013As the Nevada legislative session enters its final 40 days, here’s a quick look at some of the main topics to look for on the mining front. Read the rest of this entry »
Diversification of Nevada Mining: Industrial Minerals Industry Plays Key Role in Nevada Mining
April 3rd, 2013Mining plays such a large role in everyday life without many people realizing the impact that it has on our daily tasks. This month, the NVMA blog digs deeper into the diverse world of mining and examines industrial minerals. Most commonly mined for their commercial value, industrial minerals, such as limestone, clay, sand, diatomite and gypsum, are used as raw materials or additives in a wide range of applications, such as construction, ceramics, paints, filtration, glass and detergents. Read the rest of this entry »
