Michael Thompson

Colorado Mining Association is a non-profit organization which provides networking opportunities for business development and professional growth through membership forums, committees, and events. It offers national mining association toolkit, national western mining conference, and rock and coal archive. The organization was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

American Exploration & Mining Association is a non-profit organization which builds working strategies with key elected officials, develops and coordinates industry's response to legislative and regulatory issues. It promotes small businesses, public lands, industry partnerships, conservation, environmental sustainability, and health and safety. The organization was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Western Fuels Association, Inc. supplies coal and provides transportation services to consumer-owned electric utilities. Its services include mining operations, fuel chain management, geologic investigation, mine engineering, and site evaluation. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.