that we’ve seen since World War II. What does that mean? That means the forecast for fuel and energy and minerals nationwide not just in the Lower 48 but in Alaska is growing dramatically, and that is providing a true bipartisan opportunity for the National Mining Association to en- gage and to go places we have never been welcome in the past, and that is really exciting.” “We’ve gotten recognition from both political parties, both presi- dential campaigns, of the impor- tance of what the mining industry produces. And what we provide to communities and people and fam- ilies and society and basic in- fra-structure. Important not just to America but to global society.” The political conversation has not translated into meaningful action yet, he added. Nolan shared stark statistics about the giant gap between green energy transition goals, trumpeted often by the Biden administration, and the massive restrictions on domestic mining. Nolan said November’s election carries huge implications for the industry. “We’re going into an elec- tion where it is both exciting and scary. Everything is on the ballot ... mining, democracy, trade policy ... CONTINUED on PAGE 14
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