If you've ever turned on a light, entered a building, driven down a road, made a call, used a computer, or visited a doctor, then mining has played a role in your daily life. Mining powers nearly every industry, supplying essential resources and affordable, reliable energy for households and businesses nationwide.
Innovative technologies made possible through and employed by mining are providing the mineral and energy resources essential for a better life and a better future. The mining industry is complex and technologically sophisticated, and industry professionals are constantly innovating and improving equipment seeking to limit their environmental footprint while increasing safety.