A Message from the President: November 2024

CMA is pleased to announce that registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open for the 2025 Legislative Reception at the Brown Palace Hotel on...

Legislative Update: New Faces, Tight Budgets

Despite huge changes occurring in Washington, D.C. following the November 5 General election, Colorado may see far less impact. While Federal rules may be...

CMA Education Foundation: Colorado Gives Day 2024

Colorado Gives Day will be coming up with early donations beginning in November, and we ask that you consider making your donation to the...

A Message from the President: October 2024

Thank you to all who joined us at MINExpo 2024! This year’s show was the biggest ever, with over 45,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors...

Legislative Update: We Are In the Scary Season—Not Just Halloween

Fall is in the air, and interim committees are making their annual recommendations for legislation to be introduced in January. Looking ahead, traditional fall...

CMA Education Foundation: Colorado Gives Day 2024

Colorado Gives Day will be coming up with early donations beginning in November, and we ask that you consider making your donation to the...

A Message from the President: August 2024

The 2024 CMA Annual Golf Tournament was a success again with 113 players on 29 teams and 14 generous sponsors. This annual event has...

Legislative Update: Legislature Faces Special Session Plus Recommendations for 2025

Although the 2025 General Assembly is not set to convene for another 150 days, recommendations are coming in for bills to kick off that...

2024 CMA Golf Tournament

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and congratulations to our contest winners! FLIGHT 1 1st Place: Travis Ferguson, Chris Hiers, Dan Campbell, and...

A Message from the President: July 2024

The 126th National Western Mining Conference & Exhibition was a huge success with a great turnout, a wide range of exhibits from companies throughout...

Legislative Update: Where in the World are Legislators? (Never Mind Waldo)

Following June, which is usually a well-deserved time to decompress, reconnect with family, and generally put thoughts of legislation behind them, legislators may be...

Colorado’s All About Mining Workshops & Courses

This summer marks the third year of our successful and completely free to teachers workshop program in the new two-day workshop format. Our two...

2023 Reclamation & Safety Awards

2023 Excellence in Mine Health & Safety Recognition Awards OUTSTANDING SAFETY PERFORMANCE Trapper Mining Inc. OUTSTANDING SAFETY PERFORMANCE West Elk Mine, Mountain Coal Company, LLC INNOVATIVE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY Water Fill...

A Message from the President: May 2024

The legislative session came to a close on May 8 and despite a wide range of challenges raised for the regulated community, the session...

Legislative Update: It’s a Wrap!

The 74th General Assembly adjourned sine die around 8 pm on May 8. They will return as a body on January 8, 2025, with...

Education Foundation Update: May 2024

The Colorado Mining Association Education Foundation is excited for our summer workshops! We have almost 60 teachers from across the state enrolled in our...

A Message from the President: April 2024

With only two weeks remaining in the 2024 legislative session, significant legislation impacting the mining industry is in the final stages of consideration. The...

Legislative Update: Bottom of the Eighth Inning

Since the Rockies opened their season just over two weeks ago, a baseball analogy seems appropriate. With only three weeks to go before adjournment...

A Message from the President: March 2024

March has been a busy month with increased activity at the State Capitol as more legislation impacting mining has been introduced and several high-profile...