MY TURN.... From the Gem State to national security: Why mining matters now
Benjamin Davenport
Idaho exists because of mining. The discovery of gold out west led to one of the largest migrations in American history, and within six months, word got out, and stakes were claimed all over. This made Idaho one of the only states settled from west to east and forever coining our nickname, “the Gem State.” Now, here in the present, we need to once again prioritize our mining industry to support not only Idahoans, but our great nation.
Earlier this month, the Idaho Mining Association hosted Mining Day at the Idaho State Capitol, where mining companies from across the state gathered to share information about exploration, development and operating activities with our lawmakers. As America’s appetite for more energy, faster technology and updated infrastructure continues to grow, so does our need for minerals. Today, the United States depends heavily on foreign nations for the very minerals that power our smartphones, bolster our national defense and support our modern way of life.
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