NMA'S MISSION IS TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A BROAD BASE OF POLITICAL SUPPORT FOR THE MINING INDUSTRY, AND TO HELP THE NATION REALIZE THE ECONOMIC AND NATIONAL SECURITY BENEFITS OF AMERICA'S DOMESTIC MINING CAPABILITY. OUR OBJECTIVE IS TO ENGAGE IN AND INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC POLICY PROCESS ON THE MOST SIGNIFICANT AND TIMELY ISSUES THAT IMPACT OUR ABILITY TO LOCATE, PERMIT, MINE, PROCESS, TRANSPORT, AND …