AEMA - Prazen Living Legend Award 2019
2019 Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award
In recognition of a sustained commitment to increasing the public's understanding about the importance of mining in our daily lives, The American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) will receive the Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award. Association initiatives include: The More You Dig campaign, an effort to increase the public's understanding about the importance of mining, generate accurate public perceptions of mining, and inform the media about the modern mining industry; The Northwest Natural Resources Institute (NNRI) Teacher's Workshop, providing teachers with tools to engage students in learning about earth science especially, minerals and metals; educating legislators about the strategic importance of mining to our country, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, renewable energy development, national defense, communications, transportation, and advancements in high technology; and promoting the use of safe, modern, and environmentally friendly and sustainable operating practices of member companies through its Statement of Environmental Principles.