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FUTURE! 1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230 | Cheyenne, WY 82001 Phone: 307-635-0331 www.wyomingmining.org
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Voice of the Wyoming Mining Association June 2017 © | Volume 43, No. 1 THE MINING CLAIM is published annually by the Wyoming Mining Association. Subscription price for one year is $5.00. All orders for subscriptions, changes of address and correspondence to the editor should be addressed to: THE MINING CLAIM, Wyoming Mining Association, 1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230, Cheyenne, WY 82001. Pat Joyce........................................................................Editor On The Cover: Cloud Peak North Antelope Mine www.wyomingmining.org
Everyone knows 2016 was a very tough year for the Wyoming mining industry. Our coal sector experienced its worst year in decades, suffering low production and prices while also enduring a stifling regulatory regimen out of Washington, D.C. Uranium production also suffered with low prices and a global market flooded with overproduction. Wyoming’s operators too often found themselves in competition TRAVIS DETI with the federal government. Executive Director Bentonite miners continued Wyoming Mining Association to endure a down oil and gas market, depressing demand for their drilling products. But we are also seeing some signs of power and improvement. Wyoming’s trona and natural soda ash industry remains strong and demand for bentonite pet litter products remained stable. The third and fourth quarters of 2016 saw increased coal production as natural gas prices began to rise; uranium prices began a slow creep upward as global production was cut. Of course, we witnessed a seismic shift in our nation’s political direction in November. What does all this mean for Wyoming mining going forward? I believe it means we can be cautiously optimistic about the future. The Trump Administration has moved quickly in beginning to address the stifling regulatory policies of the Obama years. Our industry finally has a chance to breathe again. As of this writing, coal production is up about 15 percent and coal miners are returning to work. There are signs that oil and gas activities are probably picking up, which bodes well for bentonite operators. Legislation is working through Congress that could aid Wyoming uranium and trona miners, increasing competitiveness and growing markets. In short, there is reason to be hopeful about the future. It has been great working for the mining industry these last few years, and I am honored and humbled to be chosen to lead the Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) as your executive director. As operators across the industry have made adjustments, we have as well at WMA. It is our intent to operate leaner and more efficiently, while compromising none of the quality and performance you have come to expect. We are fortunate to have Pat Joyce as our new assistant director and Heidi Peterson as our office administrator. They are true professionals and are dedicated to the industry. While many significant challenges remain, there are signs of light at the end of the tunnel. As we focus on the future, I can assure you your Wyoming Mining Association is well positioned to continue to tell your story and fight on your behalf to keep the industry strong and moving forward in coming years! n The 2017 Mining Claim n 3
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A Safety Message From the
WMA PRESIDENT Typically, the President’s message focuses on the mining industry, how we are doing, challenges we are facing, and the outlook for the future. I want to do something a little bit different and focus on something that is very important to me – Safety. We all talk about safety. We all have a safety “program.” We all encourage our employees to work safe. We all say that safety is important. But at the end of the day, do our actions and behaviors match the messages we deliver about safety? One of the most common safety slogans is CRAIG ROOD “Safety is Our Top Priority.” I think we would WMA President all agree that safety should be our top priorCiner Wyoming, LLC ity. The problem with safety being the top priority is that priorities often change. They one supports production and one supports safety. What can change rapidly or over a period of time depending on message are you delivering? circumstances, but priorities are ever changing. For example, Safety should be a value; part of who you are, a belief midway through dayshift, a critical piece of equipment fails that never wavers and never changes. Safety should be so - does this become your #2 priority for the day or is it #1? ingrained in your being that it guides your every decision, More often than not, someone will say, “Our #1 priority is to whether you are at work, home or play. Safety is a critical get this piece of equipment back on line.” The moment those piece in every decision you make. words are uttered someone else is subconsciously thinking, Mining provides us all with a great lifestyle and the abil“So does that mean safety isn’t our top priority?” ity to enjoy this great state of ours; but, mining is also difficult, Although unintentional, we have probably all been challenging work and has many hazards associated with it. An guilty of rewarding the wrong behavior in these same accident can change your life forever and it only takes a split instances. How many times have you heard someone say, second. The decisions we make help to keep us safe. These “Thanks for getting that pump back on line so quickly.”? decisions are based on our values, and values never change. What if we said, “Thank you for getting that pump back on Never forget; the most important thing to come out of the line safely.”? Those are two completely different messages; mine is the miner. n
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A Conversation With
U.S. REP. LIZ CHENEY US Representative Liz Cheney recently visited with the Wyoming Mining Association and gave her thoughts on the state of the industry.
and H.R. 1009, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) Insight, Reform and Accountability Act. H.R. 1004 would require agencies to post an online record of rules and their status making them more transparWMA: What are your general thoughts ent. The measure would also force agencies on the Wyoming’s mining industry and its role to disclose every communication about rules for our state? and would prohibit them from promoting the LC: Mining is crucial to Wyoming’s econrules on social media. H.R. 1009 codifies and omy and to our way of life. Wyoming mining revises the centralized regulatory review proprovides affordable reliable power to run our cess at OIRA to chair the Regulatory Working economy. It creates jobs for hard-working Group that assists agencies with regulatory Wyoming families. It is a tremendous source issues and each agency’s significant regulatory of revenue for our local communities and our LIZ CHENEY actions with the goal of reducing costly regulastate. Among other things, Wyoming mining U.S. Representative tory burdens. For Wyoming has funded roads and schools in every comPromoting Wyoming’s mineral resources munity. Our abundant mineral reserves are is an important priority for me. I have introtruly a critical resource and a national treasure duced H.R. 1778, a bill that will ensure any future coal lease for our state and for our nation. moratorium must be approved by Congress and not put into place by unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats. This will WMA: The Trump Administration has taken bold steps ensure we do not have a repeat of the previous administrato roll back some of the regulatory burden for the industry. tion’s politically-motivated actions that were so damaging to What can Congress do to cement these and prevent future elected officials from returning to a policy of over-regulation? Wyoming coal production. LC: President Trump has taken some important first steps in repairing the damage done to Wyoming during the last eight years. Obama-era energy policies focused on destroying our fossil fuel industry, killing jobs and devastating communities across Wyoming and we needed immediate relief. President Trump has provided this by signing Executive Orders including those to begin the roll back of the Clean Power Plan and to end the moratorium on coal leases on public lands. President Trump and the EPA have also started the process to repeal the Waters of the United States rulemaking that would have expanded federal jurisdiction in every state. In the House of Representatives, we have passed a number of measures under the Congressional Review Act process to roll back damaging Obama-era regulation. These have included an end to the Stream Protection Rule and the Methane Rule, as well as reversing BLM Planning 2.0. The House has taken steps to reduce overall regulatory burdens by passing H.R. 988, the Searching for and Cutting Regulations That Are Unnecessarily Burdensome Act or SCRUB Act, which would establish a commission to review rules ripe for repeal. In addition, the House passed H.R. 29, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017 that requires Congress to approve all regulations impacting more than $100 million on the costs to the economy. The House also passed H.R. 1004, the Regulatory Integrity Act,
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WMA: How can Congress move to hold Federal agencies accountable, particularly those career bureaucrats that may disagree with the President’s energy and environment policies? LC: In many areas, Congress must re-assert its oversight authority to ensure that regulations promulgated by federal agencies are consistent with the law and with congressional intent. Over the last eight years, in particular, we have seen federal overreach by agencies and unelected bureaucrats implementing rules and regulations that are unnecessary and, in some cases, inconsistent with the law. Congress must also exercise the power of the purse and ensure effective oversight of agencies and programs spending taxpayer dollars. We should also work to significantly reduce the size, scope and authority of federal agencies. In addition, I am working with my colleagues in the House Natural Resources Committee to act on the legislation that would ensure that no future coal lease moratorium on public lands could be issued without congressional approval. WMA: With the Trump Administration, how do you gauge the opportunity for a new national energy policy? LC: President Trump has outlined the key elements of his energy policy. These include lifting the regulatory burden on our fossil fuel industry, and focusing on reviving our coal industry. ... Continued on Page 8 The 2017 Mining Claim n 7
CHENEY ... Continued from Page 7 I have said many times before that America’s energy is a matter of national security. It is critical for us to have energy security by producing our own sources of energy instead of relying on unfriendly nations who do not hold American ideals at heart. I look forward to working further with the Trump Administration to promote America as an energy exporter as well as educating Americans on the true needs of energy in their everyday lives.
“I have said many times before that America’s energy is a matter of national security. It is critical for us to have energy secruity by producing our own sources of energy instead of relying on unfriendly nations who do not hold American ideas at heart.”
WMA: Where do you see Wyoming coal and uranium fitting in? LC: Wyoming coal and uranium are important components to an overall energy strategy. I look forward to working with Secretary Perry at the Department of Energy to find ways to support Wyoming uranium. We must find the best path forward on supporting the domestic uranium market and on nuclear issues. I will also work closely with our delegation and agency partners to unleash the potential of our fossil fuel industries, which support our freedom, our people, our jobs, our resources, and our way of life.
– U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney
WMA: What can be done at the federal level to help get Wyoming coal to overseas markets to meet the growing global demand? LC: We all know there are market forces at play with regards to the coal market. Which is why it’s important for us to get the Millennium export terminal in Washington State approved. The coal export terminal project has been hit with, sadly, the all too predictable environmental processing delays that have held up every facet of federal action. The export terminal is currently waiting on the other environmental impact statement and assessment being prepared by the Army Corps of Engineers. This terminal will provide thousands of jobs while supporting the local economy. This project plays an important role in getting Wyoming coal to overseas markets and is important to forwarding that overall strategy. WMA: What role do you see technology playing in keeping Wyoming’s mineral resources healthy and viable for the future? LC: The Dry Fork station in Gillette and the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming are great examples of Wyoming’s independent and innovative spirit. Wyoming did not need a federal mandate to begin investing in and encouraging the research of new technologies in our energy sector. It’s critical the federal government alleviates 8 n The 2017 Mining Claim
the burden on the energy sector and gets out of its way so new technologies can advance without the threat of being destroyed before they have even finished their research. WMA: Wyoming natural soda ash is the state’s top international export. What can be done in Washington to keep our resource competitive internationally? LC: It is imperative Wyoming soda ash remain competitive. China is making labor-intensive and unnatural soda ash and dumping this product on world markets. Wyoming’s soda ash reserves can and do compete with the world. But I want to keep us competitive, which is why I’ve introduced H.R. 1399, legislation with Rep. Cook to lower the royalty rate on soda ash. This will help give American soda ash producers a stronger competitive edge and get Wyoming’s soda ash production out into the world markets.
WMA: Drawing on your experience, is there a national security aspect to development of Wyoming’s mineral resources and our rich rare earths deposit in NE Wyoming in particular? LC: Wyoming has been blessed with abundant energy resources capable of keeping our nation running and our economy prosperous for decades to come. So of course this is a matter of national security. Wyoming has been doing its part in this vital effort but what we haven’t had is a federal government willing to truly recognize this and get out the way of energy markets to let America produce and prosper. Our reliance on foreign oil and other energy produces damages our influence on negative nation-states that could not only pose a security threat to Americans, but take actions that harm their own citizens. China has a near monopoly on rare earths which are vital to powering advanced electronics from cell phones to critical defense assets. We need to help allow American miners to mine for rare earths in the US and reduce our dependence on China for these critical minerals. That is why I cosponsored H.R. 520, National Strategic and Critical Minerals Production Act, introduced by Rep. Amodei. Additionally, many of our allies are dependent on Russia for energy resources. Strengthening our domestic energy resources will allow us to help prevent our NATO allies from being held hostage to Russian demands in the form of increased fuel prices. Our mineral resources, including the rare earth deposits, are extremely valuable to not only our country, but to the world. We must protect and develop them accordingly. n The Honorable Liz Cheney represents Wyoming in the United States House of Representatives. www.wyomingmining.org
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It’s been a fast run up from January 16, any member of Cirque du Soeil and reluctant2017 when I joined the Wyoming Mining Assoly passed. Session ended! ciation (WMA) as Assistant Director. I am very While the legislative session was a nail pleased and enthused to be here and working biter, the best part of joining WMA is the opfor the good of the Wyoming mining industry. portunity to travel across Wyoming and meet I am a native of Wyoming’s neighbor the men and women of mining. It reminds to the north, Montana. Being raised in the me of the ranching community I grew up ranching business and having always worked in. The people are smart, unpretentious and in small business and government affairs, hard working. All are driven with the passion I have a loyal passion for business vitality, and commitment that keeps this state and the especially in the West. I am a graduate of world supplied with the components of what Montana State University with a BA in Speech we now come to expect in our everyday lives: Communications - Public Relations. Initially power for our lights and laptops; minerals to PAT JOYCE I started out in marketing and public relations plug leaking dams, clarify our wine, clean up Assistant Director for a regional mall and hotel properties. Later Wyoming Mining Association after our cats, put some fluff in our cookies, I was recruited to work for a U.S. Senate camand create vessels for our favorite beverage. paign in Montana and moved to Washington D.C., working And while not always physically visible as you drive down for U.S. Senator Conrad Burns for seven years as a legislative the highway in Wyoming, mining is ever present all across assistant. After leaving the hill I joined Council of State Govthis great state. Visible in our cities and towns with good ernments – WEST, and continued to work in legislative policy paying jobs that build strong families and homes. It’s visible as the Director of Northwest Legislative Services, managing in every community by the local schools built by coal lease policy issues with state legislatures in Alaska, Washington, bonus payments. It’s visible at the State Legislative sessions Oregon, Idaho and Montana. in the committees who enjoy the benefit of significant mining Before coming to Wyoming I spent five years learning the revenue not shared by every state legislature that pay for 68% ins and outs of building an ethanol manufacturing plant in of our state education budget. When mining takes a hit, so do Montana and Texas. Permits and environmental policy are Wyoming schools. not foreign terms to me. I then relocated to Cheyenne for In the 2017 general session, the reality of mining revenue personal business and was hired on for the 2013 Legislature came home to roost in the halls of the legislature. What the two days before the session to work for Senator Eli Bebout on natural resource industry already knew and had come to the Appropriations Committee. After the session, I was hired terms with was laying in full view of the legislators. They were as the Office Manager for Governor Matt Mead where I have faced with learning how to run a “leaner” school budget, not worked for the last four years. unlike what the mining and oil and gas companies had faced The State Legislature was in full swing when I walked in on their own balance sheets a year earlier. the door of WMA. My daily dispatch was divided between Some legislators came to the session prepared to make the new WMA office and the State Capitol at the Jonah Build- the tough discussions and face the cuts, popular or not. Othing in Cheyenne. I joined a team of seasoned mining lobbyists ers were more reluctant. It was a tough session, and there who knew every Legislator and had years of historical knowl- remain a lot of tough issues going forward. Fortunately, we edge. They were more than gracious and welcomed me into live in Wyoming where the art of civil debate still reigns and their inner circle and away I went! is staunchly protected by those who live and work in this We tracked key committees in the House and Senate and great state. slayed all the natural resource tax increases and “not for busiSo, on we go, making the claim for mining in Wyoming; ness” regulations as we spotted them in committee hearings, holding the line and being ever watchful for opportunities and bill drafts and hallway rumors. As the session came to a close pitfalls with humility and dedication. You call on us anytime, the team had been quite successful. Of the 6 bills WMA acand we’ll count on you to keep the lights on at WMA! n tively opposed, 6 died. Of the 8 bills we supported: 5 passed Pat Joyce lives in Cheyenne with her husband John, one very and 3 failed. Over all WMA monitored 47 bills that would old cow dog and two highly skilled mousers, west of Warren Air have affected the mining industry in some fashion. The swan Force base on four “very dry land” acres. She enjoys outdoor song of the session was HB236, the School Finance-omnibus photography, cooking “something new” and traveling anywhere. education funding bill which endured more contortions than www.wyomingmining.org
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As Baby Boomers Retire, Who Will Fill Gap in Our WY Mines? By Pat Joyce WMA Assistant Director
There are too few workers coming in behind the baby boomer generation to replace them when they retire by the end of the decade, and there is a lack of skilled labor at both entry and senior levels.
All mining companies make a myriads of management decisions regarding costs to balance against the bottom line. Which item is the most expensive to obtain and maintain? Which costs are critical to the bottom line year after year? Every CEO could point to their overhead, materials, energy costs, permitting and various other items that are unique to their company. But the one line item they all share is “labor.” Mines, like every other industry, depend on skilled and educated labor to show up every day and make the wheels turn. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine committee on Emerging Workforce Trends (NASEM) in the U.S. Energy and Mining Industries recently published a consensus report titled: “Emerging Workforce Trends in the U.S. Energy and Mining Industries: A Call to Action.” A key member of the committee was Leigh Freeman, a forty-year veteran of mining labor issues, including minerals education and talent development. Freeman is originally a graduate of Geological Engineering at Montana TechUniversity of Montana. He also serves on various Advisory Boards for the University of Colorado, University of Arizona and the South Dakota School of Mines. While testifying before the Congressional subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Committee on Natural Resources in December of 2015, Freeman reported findings on the status of the labor condition in mining in America, most notably demographics. The aging population, more commonly known as the “baby boomer generation” born between 1946 and 1964, will be retired by the end of the decade. There are too few younger workers coming in behind them to replace those who are retiring. The second major concern: competencies. The committee found a lack of skilled labor at both entry and senior levels. Key to this report is the application of STEM principles of science, technology, engineering and mathematics discipline. Some would add “A” for art (STEAM). It has been reported over the last several years that elementary schools in America are spending less time teaching science in the classroom. Even here in Wyoming. This begs the question, what are we as the mining industry doing to train up the next generation who will fulfill those decades-long mining permits? A better question would be, are we getting our money’s worth in return for paying the lion’s share of the Wyoming Department of Education budget? Is there a way to influence the outcome of a student’s knowledge and experience that will better prepare them for becoming 20 n The 2017 Mining Claim
productive citizens that will stay and work in Wyoming, whether they enter the mining industry or not? They will all have a place in Wyoming and the world community. Our commitment should be to ensure it is a productive place. The 2017 Wyoming State Legislature faced a balancing act this year to do more with less tax revenue than planned. Mining companies already knew there was less money in the kitty, having already faced their own lower revenues due to market losses which in turn produced the Legislature’s dilemma. Today, due to smart company recalibrations, policy changes, and a new Federal administration, Wyoming mines are weathering the economic storm. Schools, the Department of Education and Wyoming’s lawmakers could take a page from a mining company’s market weatherization handbook. Mining and oil and gas companies have learned recently they can “sharpen their management pencil” to reduce their cost of doing business when the going gets tough. The difference between corporations, small businesses and public school administration is the first two put their own money in the pot to play. The public agency, (i.e. the Public School) system did not. None the less, schools can learn from their private sector friends, and even the family budget manager. When the revenue runs lean, you reduce your spending and focus more on the “needs” and less on the “wants” column. Are there ways to reduce education costs and still prepare our future workers to enter the workforce, or vocational and college institutions on a par with their peers across the country? Would it be worth taking a serious look at “publicprivate partnerships?” A few natural resource companies in Wyoming and across the country have partnered with education by investing in STEM packages for their local elementary and secondary schools. Companies have purchased STEM kits and donated them to their local school for use by the K-12 classes. In 2015, one such company, QEP Resources, purchased a STEM kit for Sublette County School District. School Superintendent Jay Harnack of Pinedale reported that he was being told by the Legislature and the Governor that they wanted a specific type of graduate. Unfortunately, their expectation didn’t match their funding model. A limited number of Wyoming schools do participate in STEM classes and Project Lead the Way, both of which provide hands-on experience for students interested in engineering, bio-technology and health science careers. This is a starting place according to some school officials. ... Continued on Page 21 www.wyomingmining.org
We know mines need engineers, welders, drivers, mechanics, managers, health and safety professionals, and administrative support in the near and distant future to meet the needs of Wyoming and the world. What will it take to make sure our supply meets demand? Recently, I was touring one of our bentonite mines. While walking through the processing plant, I asked my tour guide (who had been with this mine for thirteen years) what makes a good mine employee. Without hesitation he said, “a mindset that is tied to a good work ethic.” He went on to explain that this is getting harder to find. When I asked him where the good employees come from, he responded, “they come off the farms and ranches.” He noted that the kids who grow up on the ranch know how to listen when they are being given direction, how to concentrate, and how to stay with the job until it is completed. Is this yet another lost skill that needs to be reinstituted in the schools? Back to the findings of the NASEM study. As babyboomers retire, the gap is widening and the incoming workforce is not as skilled as it needs to be. Not to mention the rising rate of drop-outs (even in Wyoming). How many of those drop-outs even explored a career that may have inspired them? What do you think? Would it be time well spent by the Wyoming Mining Association and Mining Associates of Wyoming to explore the cost-benefit of public-private partnerships? Could we as an industry influence a “re-write” of the model we now pay for? If you can save a company from the pitfalls of a market downturn, why couldn’t that same business acuWhitmoreServicesAd Mchl Up2.pdf 1 It 4/19/16 AM men produce and train our3.5x5 future workforce? is time 11:55 to start finding answers. Let us know what you think! n
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The 2016 WMA Convention in Pictures
TOP LEFT: Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow addresses the President’s Lunch. TOP RIGHT: 2016 Peck Community Achievement Award Winner Pat Baumann of Cloud Peak Energy. MIDDLE Trona producer Ciner Wyoming was the winner of the 2015 Safe Sam Award for most man-hours without a lost time accident.
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Business Session “Focus on the Future” Sheridan Holiday Inn
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Friday, June 16, 2017 7:00am MAW Annual Meeting Sheridan Holiday Inn 9:00am Business Session “Building the Culture of Safety” Sheridan Holiday Inn 10:00am
Coffee Break
10:30am Business Session “Building the Culture of Safety” Sheridan Holiday Inn 12:00pm Safety & Reclamation Awards Luncheon Sheridan Holiday Inn
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Wyoming Mining Association’s Annual Golf Tournament Powder Horn Golf Course Wednesday, June 14, 2017 12:30 pm Box Lunch; 1:00 pm Shot Gun Start
In a glorious valley facing the Big Horn Mountains, the Powder Horn in Sheridan, WY, is a vibrantly social golf club community in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. With a 27-hole golf course and handsome clubhouse, the sun shines on this golf oasis where the generally mild weather at 3,800 feet offers year-round outdoor adventure. Nestled at the base of the majestic Big Horn Mountains near Sheridan, WY, this unique community provides an exceptional brand of western living – a casual gathering place for family and friends.
Mining Associates of Wyoming Annual Function Powder Horn Golf Course Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 6:00 pm
The WMA Annual Convention would not be complete without the Mining Associates of Wyoming’s Annual Function. Come on out and see your old friends and meet some new.
2017 Convention Speakers “Focus on the Future”
Sheridan Holiday Inn | Sheridan, Wyoming Thursday, June 15, 2017 | 8:00am
Mr. Robin Eves President and CEO Clean Coal Technologies Mr. Randall Atkins President and CEO Ramaco, LLC
President’s Luncheon
Sheridan Holiday Inn Thursday, June 15, 2017 | 12:00 noon Guest Speaker Mr. Willam Perry Pendley, President Mountain States Legal Foundation
WMA Annual Dinner Sheridan Holiday Inn Thursday, June 15, 2017 Cocktails 6:00 pm Dinner 7:00 pm
Winners of the 2017 Peck Community Achievement Award and Salesmen of the Year Awards. Join us for the WMAPAC Silent Auction, and door prizes.
2017 Convention Speakers “Building the Culture of Safety”
Sheridan Holiday Inn | Sheridan, Wyoming Friday, June 16, 2017 | 9:00am
The theme of the convention’s first day is a focus on the future. Convention participants will hear from speakers giving an outlook on the Wyoming mining industry from an economic, regulatory and political aspect going forward in a new environment.
Safety is paramount in the Wyoming mining industry. The second day of the convention will be dedicated to health and safety with a focus on strengthening a safe and productive working environment for Wyoming miners.
The Honorable Cynthia M. Lummis Former US Representative - Wyoming
Mr. Bruce Watzman Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs National Mining Association
Ms. Mary Jo Rugwell, State Director US Bureau of Land Management Mr. Colin Marshall President and CEO Cloud Peak Energy The Honorable Eli Bebout President Wyoming State Senate The Honorable Drew Perkins Majority Floor Leader Wyoming State Senate 24 n The 2017 Mining Claim
Mr. Andrew Sandstrom Safety and Compliance Representative Nelson Brothers Mining Ms. Anne Ladd Chief Executive Officer Wyoming Business Coalition on Health Mr. Mike Reed State Fire Marshall State of Wyoming
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Safety & Reclamation Awards Luncheon
Sheridan Holiday Inn Friday, June 16, 2017 | 12:00 pm noon Guest Speaker The Honorable Matt Mead Governor of Wyoming Safety and Reclamation Awards and the Safe Sam Award will be presented.
Peck Community Achievement Award
The Peck Community Achievement Award was established in 1983 following State Senator Roy Peck’s death. The first recipient was Roy Peck posthumously. The award is given to recognize outstanding voluntary community service by a miner. This annual award commemorates the dedication of the Peck family to improve their state and community. It also recognizes the Peck’s commitment to the responsible development of the Wyoming mining industry. The winner will be recognized and the award will be presented at the WMA Annual Dinner. This year’s winner is profiled below.
therapy and life skills support. They have been active in the Special Olympics for over 10 years and started a therapeutic riding program five years ago for individuals with all types of mental and physical disabilities. Todd is active in Habitat for Humanity, the Wyoming Cares Program, 4-H and the Campbell County Cowboys and Cowgirls. Todd Jolovich is an exceptional employee and member of the Gillette community. He is a very worthy selection as the 2017 recipient of the Peck Memorial Community Achievement Award. WMA congratulates this year’s Peck Community Achievement Winner, Mr. Todd Jolovich!
2017 WMA Salesman of the Year Awards Equipment Salesman: Mr. Steve Ford, Lieberr Mining Equipment Professional Salesmen: Mr. Eric Branjord, Inter-Mountain Labs Mr. Kevin Chartier, Inter-Mountain Labs Supply Salesman: Mr. Bob Linderman, Big Horn Tire
2017 Peck Community Achievement Award Winner Mr. Todd Jolovich, Wyodak Resources
Congratulations to our Salesmen of the Year!
Todd Jolovich is an exceptional employee, father and member of the Gillette community. He is the epitome of the values Wyodak Resources seeks in its employees and is recognized as an instrumental team leader. He leads by example with safety presentations that have an immediate impact to his coworkers. What really sets Todd apart is his commitment to the community. Todd and his wife Tanya and their family care for three Down Syndrome individuals, providing life skills and managing a safe and healthy environment that allows them to function as part of a family unit. They actively work with disadvantaged individuals by providing equestrian
Door Prize drawings are held at the Business Sessions and the WMA Annual Dinner. Door prizes are provided by contributions made by members of the Mining Associates of Wyoming. Thank you for your support!
Door Prize Donors
Looking forward to seeing you in Sheridan, Wyoming at the
62nd Annual Convention of the Wyoming Mining Association June 14-16, 2017 • “Make sure your registrations are in!” And see you next year in Jackson, Wyoming! www.wyomingmining.org
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BRIGHT FUTURE Wyoming Has Ally in White House By Travis Deti WMA Executive Director Like many other types of businesses across the country, the Wyoming mining industry has been watching developments in Washington, D.C. with cautious optimism following the remarkable results of the November 2016 elections. During President Obama’s two terms, Wyoming’s mining and fossil fuel industries were subjected to policies designed to reduce their competitiveness with favored industries. The burden of this over-regulation hurt employment in Wyoming and our state’s economy overall. In the last three months, it has been exciting and encouraging to watch Wyoming’s Congressional delegation work together with President Trump’s new administration to unroll the stifling regulations that handicapped the mining industry in recent years. There is now some room to breathe. Wyoming has been the nation’s leader in coal production for the last three decades. We remain so today despite the flawed policies of the last eight years. Prohibitive emission standards, a moratorium on coal leasing, efforts to raise the cost of mining, and dozens of misguided rules and regulations have contributed to decreased employment and production, as well as a general sense of counterproductive uncertainty. No doubt the market conditions for coal have changed, but elections and public policy also matter. The industry has been quite fortunate to have had the continued support of the Wyoming Congressional delegation in these tough times. Now, Senator Mike Enzi, Senator John Barrasso and Congressman Liz Cheney have an ally in the White House in President Donald Trump and we are seeing early on some of the fruits of their labors. The dramatic shift in policy direction is most welcome. We have seen results of their efforts in the lifting of the coal leasing moratorium and review of the Clean Power plan, as well as the shelving of the ill-advised Stream Protection Rule and the BLM’s Planning 2.0 initiative. It is important to know these initiatives were led and influenced by Wyoming’s delegation. Their work on Wyoming’s behalf is not limited to coal. The delegation recently introduced the Soda Ash Competitiveness Act, legislation designed to help Wyoming trona producers compete against China and other countries in the global soda ash market. Wyoming trona accounts for 90 percent of the nation’s natural soda ash; it is Wyoming’s number one export. This legislation is key to ensuring Wyoming’s soda ash remains competitive. Re-building America’s nuclear power industry to meet future generation demands would greatly benefit Wyoming 26 n The 2017 Mining Claim
uranium producers. Frankly, if we are going to solve the supposed problem of carbon dioxide emissions, a modern, efficient nuclear fleet is the only solution. As the nation’s top uranium producer, the state of Wyoming has taken some preliminary steps to take advantage of our tremendous resource and this work need to continue. Under Senator Barrasso’s leadership, bipartisan legislation has passed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to modernize regulations on permitting new nuclear power facilities. This would give the nuclear industry a shot in the arm with a strong potential to benefit Wyoming’s uranium producers. Wyoming’s congressional delegation is small compared to other states. It is critical we have three influential representatives in Washington fighting for us and for our miners. We are indeed fortunate to have such strong and accessible advocates on Capitol Hill. All this said, however, there remain significant challenges. While there may be some light at the end of the tunnel on the regulatory front, the industry must prepare and make adjustments in order to sustain itself in the future. It is imperative that we continue to work with elected officials at both the state and local levels to explore and develop new markets and customers. For the coal industry, we must work and support policies at the national level that recognize and incentivize the construction of new, state of the art coal generation facilities. The demand for Wyoming coal from Pacific Rim countries remains, and we must continue efforts to open and expand port capacity to meet that demand. And it is critical that we continue to explore and develop the carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies that will help us sustain our coal resource in the future. Innovative companies are already taking an interest in Wyoming coal, looking at multiple and diverse uses. Governor Matt Mead’s ENDOW initiative, aimed at diversifying Wyoming’s economy presents opportunities, as well. The Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming plan aims to build on efforts to add value to our coal, bentonite, uranium and trona, and find ways to boost Wyoming’s manufacturing industry. As an industry, we find ourselves at a unique and exciting point in time. With favorable public policy and elected leaders we have the opportunity not only to recover from the downturn of recent years, but to chart new courses, explore new markets and develop and implement new technologies. While there remain some headwinds, Americans and the world will continue to rely on the products of Wyoming’s mines every day. When we turn our focus to the future of Wyoming mining, we see that it is bright. n www.wyomingmining.org
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WMA Awards 2017 Russ Beamer
SCHOLARSHIP Each year, the Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) travels to the Wyoming State Science Fair on the campus of the University of Wyoming to observe and evaluate dozens of entries from around the state. WMA pays close attention to projects dealing with natural sciences and the environment, with a particular emphasis on those relating to mining, natural resource development and reclamation. Those students with the best entry are awarded the WMA Russ Beamer Scholarship for their work. The Russ Beamer Scholarship Fund was established in the early 1980s and is named after WMA’s first executive director. The $500 prize is awarded to a Wyoming student each year at the State Science Fair for use at the University of Wyoming or an institution of their choice. In some years, multiple scholarships have been awarded. The scholarship fund is strong and will be able to provide financial support for worthy students for many years to come. The winner of the 2017 WMA Russ Beamer Scholarship is Dante Sylvester of Greybull, Wyoming. Currently a senior at Greybull High School, Dante is a multiple winner of the scholarship for an ongoing project in revegetation reclamation techniques. Building on previous work, Dante’s project this year focused on evaluating the effectiveness of a hydrogel/ fertilizer matrix to improve seed germination. His research began over four years ago, with the ultimate goal of solving reclamation problems of re-growing vegetation faced by operators in dry climates such as Wyoming’s Big Horn Basin. The Wyoming mining industry can be proud of this year’s scholarship win 28 n The 2017 Mining Claim
Dante Sylvester of Greybull, Wyoming, is the winner of the 2017 WMA Russ Beamer Scholarship. Dante, the son of a Wyoming bentonite miner, is a multipe winner of the scholarship for an ongoing project in revegetation reclamation techniques. ner. Dante is the son of a Wyoming bentonite miner and understands the challenges the industry faces every day in achieving world-class reclamation. He is a product of an outstanding science program at Greybull High School that has produced multiple Beamer Scholarship winners. His work in recent years shows a unique commitment to developing practical solutions to real problems that may someday provide real benefits to mining industry reclamation efforts across Wyoming and the west. Congratulations to Dante Sylvester, this year’s WMA Russ Beamer Scholarship Winner! n
The Russ Beamer Scholarship Fund was established in the early 1980s and is named after WMA’s first executive director. The $500 prize is awarded to a Wyoming student each year at the State Science Fair. www.wyomingmining.org
Tax & Education Issues Dominate
LEGISLATIVE SESSION As the Wyoming legislature convened in January for a 40-day general session, most observers and pundits expected the legislative session to be dominated by education and spending issues. And for once they were right. Legislators struggled this year to find a way to bridge an expected education shortfall of about $360 million in 2019-20 and another $400 million in 2021-2022. These deficits do not include shortfalls for school construction or maintenance. All told, the education funding deficit through 2022 was projected to be about $1.8 billion. Multiple legislative efforts were launched in an effort to bridge this gap, many of which would have increased taxes on the mineral industry in Wyoming. Chief among these were repeated efforts by House Revenue Chairman Mike Madden to increase the residential and industrial property tax ratios by 2% each. This legislation would have created significant tax increases on mineral producers in the state. Other bills and amendments to the supplemental budget would have increased the statewide sales tax by up to 2% to fund education. The Wyoming Mining Association and its member companies worked hard during the legislative session to visit with legislators about the importance of preserving Wyoming’s business friendly climate, especially just as the minerals industry was showing signs of a rebound. By the end of the session, thanks largely to leadership in the state Senate that took a strong stand against new taxes, lawmakers left Cheyenne without any significant new tax increases passed into law. The education funding problem is far from over, however, and the tax and spending discussions will only get more intense as Wyoming heads into a budget session in 2018. Other issues impacting our industry were also discussed in Cheyenne during the session, including an interesting effort by Sen. Larry Hicks and others to create a “Wyoming generation standard” that would have implemented something
like a renewable portfolio standard, but in reverse. The bill would have penalized utilities in Wyoming for using electricity generated from wind and solar and rewarded them with credits for energy generated from fossil fuels. While the bill failed and was likely unworkable, it did generate some valuable discussion and highlighted the impact of renewable standards in other states on Wyoming’s coal industry. As we continue to engage with lawmakers on budget and tax issues, I’d encourage everyone involved in Wyoming’s mining industry to reach out to their local legislators to visit with them about the importance of not adding additional tax burdens on our industry. The WMA team in Cheyenne did terrific work in letting legislators know that now is the time for government to get more efficient and tighten its belt, not to look to the state’s energy industry to foot more of the bill. The more voices that carry this message the better. When you work around the Wyoming legislature you quickly realize that nearly all of Wyoming’s legislators continue to have a deep understanding of the importance of mining to the state’s budget, and also to our culture and our way of life. They also understand that our industry is emerging from some tough times, as we have before and likely will again. Though the discussion around the state’s budget will likely only get more difficult over the next couple years, the WMA is well positioned with policy makers in Cheyenne to advocate for our industry, our member companies and our employees. The state of Wyoming continues to be a champion for our industry and the work we do to power America. And as always, if you have any questions about legislative issues please don’t hesitate to call or email. n
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Wyoming DEQ 2017 Reclamation Awards The WyoThe Thunder ming Mining Basin Grasslands Prairie EcosysAssociation (in tem Association cooperation with (in cooperation Uranium One with Arch Coal, USA, Ur-Energy Contura EnUSA, Cameco ergy, Cloud Peak Resources, Strata Energy-Antelope Energy, Energy Mine, Kiewit Fuels Wyoming, Mining Group, Kennecott Uraniand Peabody um Company, and Energy) received AUC) received the the “Wyoming Wyoming ReclaGood Neighbor mation Award for Reclamation Non-Coal for asAward for Coal” sisting DEQ work for Conservation on standing up Wildlife Planning a new Uranium and Responsible Program. Energy Develop“The group ment. has been solutionIn the award oriented,” said The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has awarded the Thunder Basin application, the Kyle Wendtland, Grasslands Prairie Ecosystem Association with the “Wyoming Good Neighbor Recassociation menLand Quality Adlamation Award for Coal” and the Wyoming Mining Association with the Wyoming tioned that the ministrator. “They mines develop and Reclamation Award for Non-Coal. engaged all stakeroutinely apply holders, provided their knowledge of reclamation, strategic conservation plantechnical assistance in developing the commission paper, and ning, responsible energy development, and wildlife manageprovided technical input in developing new rules, regulations, ment to produce world class reclamation and comply with and guidance for the new program.” state reclamation laws and permits. In addition, their collaboSome of the key contributions include: ration within and amongst the mines, neighbors, lessees, government agencies, and local agricultural producers, implement n Working with the state to bring a primacy program for the uranium industry to Wyoming coordinated conservation projects that reach beyond their n Provided technical assistance in developing Wyoming permit obligations. specific rules and regulations that use the best available Some of the historic and ongoing contributions from these mines include: technology and reclamation practices to protect the environment n Donated data to support research focused on addressing fire behavior and associated impacts on vegetation
n Provided funding for large-scale herbicide applications for the Associations cheatgrass control activities n Contributed funds and support to protect and improve sage-grouse habitat n Funded the construction and installation of escape ramps for wildlife in livestock water tanks throughout the TBNG n Funding continued collection of vegetation and wildlife monitoring data by the Association n Funding mapping project of 36,500 acres of prairie dog habitat in the coverage area n Committing funding through USFS special use fee programs to make improvements to infrastructure throughout the TNBG 30 n The 2017 Mining Claim
n Contributed considerable time and resources in site visits, training opportunities and education of the Wyoming and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) staff n Worked in cooperation with the state in a solutionoriented manner recognizing the need for regulation and oversight The Uranium Recovery Program Commission Paper is on schedule to be in front of the NRC Commission by mid-year 2017. The state has hired and is training all approved staff for this program. “First rate reclamation is a critical component of Wyoming mining operations and has been recognized as some of the best in the nation. The Wyoming Mining Association is proud to be a part of these ongoing efforts,” said Wyoming Mining Association Executive Director Travis Deti. n
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LETTER FROM PRESIDENT,
DALE BROWN MINING ASSOCIATES OF WYOMING A Division of the Wyoming Mining Association
2016-2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Dale Brown | President WWC Engineering
Russ Groombridge | Vice President Interstate Power Systems
Cory Wasson | Secretary Westech
Crystal Volk | Treasurer SLS West
DIRECTORS Travis Deti
Wyoming Mining Association
Steve Salter
Dyno Nobel, Inc.
Robert Eldridge Joy Global
Richard Oates
Wyoming Machinery Company
Bobby Ingram
Nelson Brothers
Traci Lacock
Hirst Applegate, P.C.
Jon Umphlett Brake Supply
Graham Erickson
Komatsu Equipment Co
Wade Sivertson
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It has truly been a great honor and privilege to serve as president of the Mining Associates of Wyoming (MAW) for the 2016-2017 term. The board members that I have worked with over the past years are a great group of people. I want to take this opportunity to thank the MAW companies for supporting mining in Wyoming. Two thirds of the MAW dues go to WMA to help educate our residents of the importance of Wyoming’s mining industry. Memberships are the lifeblood of our organization. Please, if your company is not a member, sign up. If you have any questions, contact me or DALE BROWN any other board member. It is President important for MAW members Mining Associates to support the mining comof Wyoming munity, because for every miner there are two jobs created for MAW companies. Safety is as important for employees of MAW members as it is for the employees of Wyoming Mining Association (WMA). As members of the Mining Associates of Wyoming, you are eligible for the MAW Safety Awards presented each year at the safety banquet during the WMA Convention. Awards for the three safest contractors in each of the three size categories are presented each year. This is a great opportunity for every Mining Associates Member to be recognized for their exceptional long-term safety performance and accomplishments. We will be honoring four companies this year which have gone seven consecutive years without a lost time accident. As MAW members, we share the same concerns as our customers regarding the health of the Wyoming mining industry. Thankfully, it appears that the new administration is more positive for our industry. We will be offering beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvre at the MAW function after the golf outing again this year. We also anticipate to have door prizes, so be sure to attend. We look forward to seeing everyone at the event and appreciate everyone’s feedback. Again, it has been a great opportunity to serve our mining industry as the president for the Mining Associates of Wyoming. It is an honor to be your colleague. I look forward to working with you for many years to come. n www.wyomingmining.org
MINING ASSOCIATES OF WYOMING We’ve been the strong right arm of the Wyoming mining industry for over 30 years! We, the service & supply companies, support the Wyoming Mining Association. Thanks to the skilled, dedicated people, equipped with the best machines, tools and techniques on earth, Wyoming mining continues to be safe, strong and vital.
Thanks to the support of our members, we’re helping to keep it that way! PATRON MEMBERS Accord Resource Solutions, LLC CATE Wyoming Equipment Co. Cumberland Surety, Inc. Cummins Rocky Mountain, LLC Dyno Nobel, Inc. Inter-Mountain Labs, Inc. Interstate Power Systems
Joy Global (P&H) Komatsu Equipment, Co. L&H Industrial, Inc. Liebherr Mining Equipment, Co. McVehil-Monnett Associates, Inc. Nelson Brothers Mining Services, LLC Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc.
Phillips & Jordan, Inc. SLS West, Inc. SWCA Environmental Consultants Westech WWC Engineering Wyoming Machinery Company
SUSTAINING MEMBERS Big Horn Tire, Inc. Brake Supply Company, Inc. Bridon Bekaert Rope Group
D.A. Eldridge, Inc. HGI Harnish Group, Inc. McLanahan Corporation
Oftedal Construction, Inc. Powder River Energy Corporation United Central Industrial Supply
ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AIL Mining Big R Bridge All State Fire Equipmnet Aqua Terra Consultants, Inc. BKS Environmental Associates, Inc. Blakeman Propane Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Wyoming BTL Liners Buckley Powder Company Business Aviators, Inc. Carr Construction Company Casper Well Products CDG Engineers, Architects & Planners Collins Communications, Inc Contech Engineered Solutions CR Mining
Crowley Fleck PLLP Dorsey and Whitney, LLP Dykman Electrical Energy Labs EpiRoc Equitable Oil Purchasing Company ETI, Inc. FireMaster GCR Tire Great Plains Wildlife Consulting Hirst Applegate, LLP Hydro Engineering, LLC Industrial Lubricant Co MC Family of Companies MG Oil Company
Morrison-Maierle, Inc. Northern Engine & Supply, Inc. Norwest Corporation Rocky Mountain Brake Rocky Mountain Recycling Schaeffer Specialized Lubricants SKV, LLC Spencer Fluid Power Standard Laboratories, Inc. Thunder Basin Ford TREC, Inc. Whitmore’s Field Service, LLC Worldwide Rental Services Wyoming Miners’ Hospital Board Wyoming Power Wash, Inc.
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ADVERTISER’S INDEX BKS Environmental Associates, Inc.......................... 12 Black Hills Energy – Wyodak Resources Development Corp............... 10 Blue Cross Build Shield of Wyoming...........................4 CATE Equipment Company...................................... 12 Ciner.............................................................................. 18 Cloud Peak Energy...................................................... 15 Crowley Fleck PLLP.................................................... 14
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Production & Employment Bentonite
Production: 3,285,137 Tons Employment: 631
Coal
Hirst Applegate, LLP......................................................5
Production: 297,501,894 Tons Employment: 5,682
Holland & Hart............................................................ 16
Trona
Honnen Equipment Company................................... 17 Inter-Mountain Laboratories, Inc............................. 27 Kiewitt Mining Group – Buckskin Mining Company.................................... 14
Production: 17,507,981 Tons Employment: 2,284
Uranium
L&H Industrial, Inc..................................................... 36
Production: 1,900,000 lbs. Employment: 310
Liebherr-Mining Equipment..................................... 18
Sources: Wyoming State Inspector of Mines, Wyoming Mining Association
Mining Associates of Wyoming.................................. 33 Nelson Brothers Mining Services, LLC.................... 10 Philippi-Hagenbuch, Inc...............................................9 Powder River Energy Corporation........................... 21
Mining and Producing Uranium in Wyoming
SKV, LLC...................................................................... 14 SLS West, Inc................................................................ 16 Solvay Chemicals......................................................... 35 Spencer Fluid Power......................................................6 Strata Energy................................................................ 21 Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners........................ 11 Tronox........................................................................... 31 Uranerz Energy Corporation – Energy Fuels Resources.......................................... 34 Uranium One...................................................................17 Whitmore Field Services, LLC.................................... 21
Corporate Headquarters 225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
WWC Engineering...................................................... 12
Lakewood, CO 80228
Wyoming Machinery Company....................................2
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