2019 CMA Awards

Environmental Sustainability Award

This award promotes sustainable practices and builds positive public perceptions of our modern mining industry by providing the opportunity for mining operators to demonstrate their proactive commitment and approaches to environmental sustainability. Environmental sustainability practices include:

  • Recycling/Reuse
  • Water Conservation and Pollution Prevention
  • Energy Conservation
  • Waste Management
  • Wildlife Habitat Restoration, Enhancement or Preservation Program
  • Repurposing of Mined Lands
  • Community Engagement/Education

CMA is pleased to present the “Best of the Best” awards to exceptional performers in this area. View the award recipients here.

Reclamation Award

CMA and the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety award mines who, over the past year, encouraged the enhancement of reclamation science. “Best of the Best” awards in the categories of Coal and Hardrock Reclamation are given to companies who: 

  • Overcame a unique challenge
  • Advanced technology or attempted technology to improve the reclamation process
  • Developed or continued substantial community partnerships

CMA is pleased to present the “Best of the Best” awards to exceptional performers in this area. View the award recipients here.

Mine Health & Safety Award

CMA and the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety award individuals, teams and companies who, over the past year, demonstrated improved safety achievement, program safety technology, impactful safety training and best practice in the field of mine health and safety. Awards are given in the categories of:

  • Outstanding Safety Performance
  • Innovative Safety Technology
  • Impactful Safety Training and Best Practices
  • Excellence in Individual Safety

CMA is pleased to present awards to exceptional performers in these areas. View the award recipients here.