National Mining Association.

• Author: Slaten, Russ
• Position: INSIDE ALASKA BUSINESS

An analysis by SNL Metals & Mining recently released shows how delays in the US mine permitting process diminish the value of a minerals project--underscoring the urgent need for a streamlined permitting process. The study, commissioned by the National Mining Association, finds that a duplicative permitting process that can delay mining projects a decade or longer is hindering the United States' ability to meet a rising...