Essential Minerals Association

08/27/2025

The National Mining Association (NMA) and the Essential Minerals Association (EMA) both applauded the release of the U.S. Geological Survey ( ) draft revised list, which now includes copper, lead, potash, rhenium, silicon and silver.

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10/01/2024

Winter weather season is approaching! And there’s one essential mineral we can’t do without each winter - SALT! 21% of all crashes are winter-weather related, but using road salt can decrease the accident rate by 87% on two-lane roads and by 78% on freeways. It’s a cost-effective and proven solution!

Learn more about how road salt works for us during winter weather! https://www.essentialminerals.org/programs/sustainable-salt/

09/05/2024

We’re not just playing with rocks all day! Most rocks are made up of various minerals, which have definite crystal structure. Learn more about how minerals differ from rocks on our blog: https://www.essentialminerals.org/blog/differences-rocks-minerals/

07/03/2024

The Fourth of July wouldn't be the same without fireworks! But did you know that minerals are behind the vibrant colors that light up our skies each summer? Learn more on our blog: https://www.essentialminerals.org/blog/minerals-make-colored-fireworks/

05/03/2024

Who's celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Sunday? Tacos definitely need to be involved, which wouldn't be possible without calcium carbonate to help make the tortillas!

Learn more about the important role calcium carbonate plays in the making of tortillas: https://www.essentialminerals.org/calcium-carbonate-tortillas/

Minerals Make It Happen!

03/19/2024

Today is National Ag Day! DYK that minerals are a critical component in bringing food from field to table? Minerals, such as potash, phosphate, bentonite, borates, bentonite, calcium carbonate, kaolin, magnesia, and salt play an important role in plant and animal growth. Just another example of how !

02/09/2024

The minerals industry for the win at Sunday's big game! You'll find us on the field, in the walls, holding your drinks, and in the stands!

12/18/2023

Love putting up holiday lights each year? You can thank the minerals industry for making that happen! Many minerals are used to produce those strands of lights.

12/13/2023

It's holiday card season - and calcium carbonate plays a big role in making bright white papers. The paper industry uses it as a filler due to its bright white color, high brightness, and light scattering characteristics. Minerals Make it Happen! Learn more about calcium carbonate on our website: https://essentialminerals.org/essential-minerals/calcium-carbonite

10/27/2023

09/30/2023

Winter storms may be unpredictable and hazardous, but investments in professional snow fighting can keep snow- and ice-storms from paralyzing local economies. Good winter maintenance keeps the roads open and saves lives. Salt continues to prove itself as a cost-effective material that helps keep roads safe for drivers and passengers and open to commerce. Learn more: https://essentialminerals.org/sensible-road-salting-in-winter-weather/